The Three Torches 7/17: New Staff for MBB and Track

The men's basketball and track and field teams have new staff members.

July 17, 2025

Good morning, Trojan Family. The whole squad showed up for Kiki Iriafen!

What else do we have for you in today's edition of The Three Torches? Check it out below!

🏀 Promoted
👟 New assistant coach
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Welcome! The men’s basketball team added Ellis Kahn to its staff. Kahn is the new Director of Video Operations. He was recently the graduate assistant for the Trojans last season. Kahn assisted the men's basketball coaching staff with operations and administrative needs, helped with player development, assisted staff members with small group and individual player workouts and helped the previous director of video operations with opponent scouting and video analysis.  

🔼 Ready to Lead. The track and field team announced Brenda Martinez as the new Assistant Coach for Distance and Cross Country. Martinez created the Big Bear Track Club back in 2014, where she developed post-collegiate athletes into world-class runners. She also competed professionally, representing Team USA on six occasions.

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⚔️ Have a great Thursday, everyone!