COLUMBIA, S.C. --- Allen University Head Men's Basketball Coach Doug Whittler is excited to announce the hiring of Terrell Polk as the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the Allen University Men's Basketball program.

Adding someone of Coach Polk's caliber to our program is a game changer," said Coach Whittler. "I've known Coach Polk for many years, and his abilities in coaching and recruiting will help us achieve our desired levels of success here at Allen."

Prior to his arrival at Allen, Polk served as an assistant coach and recruiter at Morehouse College for two seasons. Polk has also spent time at Wayne Community College in Detroit, MI where he was the assistant coach for two years. Before joining the WCCCD coaching staff, Polk served at Macomb Community College for one year, 2020-21, and Oakland Community College from 2012-2018. While at Oakland CC, Polk led the Raiders to the 2013-14 MCCAA Eastern Conference Championship. Polk has also coached in New York, where he led New York International Academy (NYIA), a prep school in Binghamton, N.Y., to a 26-8 record and three summer league championships. 

"I'm very thankful to Coach Whittler and the University administration for this opportunity," said Polk. "I believe in Coach Whittler and his vision of leading Allen to an SIAC Championship, and I'm excited for us to build a championship caliber program at The Hive!"

Polk is a native of Pontiac, Michigan. He received an Associate in Liberal Arts degree from Oakland Community College.