MURFREESBORO- The Chowan University athletic department along with Head Women's Basketball Coach LaToya Jones announced the addition of Eric Brewton Jr. to the coaching staff.  He will serve as an assistant coach with the women's basketball program. 

Jones noted, "I am excited to welcome the final piece to an amazing staff.  Eric is a young, energetic, purpose-driven, hard worker by design.  His experience at Middle Tennessee State University will benefit our program greatly.  He is going to do great things in this profession as he continues to grow in various roles.  Eric comes from a very successful program and that mentality will carry over in the future success of this program".

Brewton Jr. added, "First, I'd like to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to be Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Chowan University.  I am looking forward to working with Coach Jones, the student-athletes, and the entire Chowan family.  I will help build a winning and successful women's basketball program for years to come".

Prior to coming to Chowan, Brewton Jr. served as a student assistant, manager, and video coordinator at Middle Tennessee State University.  In that capacity, he recruited men's practice players, oversaw other student managers, coordinated transportation and handling of equipment and apparel, organized personnel clips, and scouted opponent game film. 

Brewton Jr. has also worked the AAU circuit since 2012.  He hires and manages court staff and assists with game management. 

Brewton Jr. graduated from Middle Tennessee State in May of 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication. 

He resides in Murfreesboro.