Trey McCrory

In the past three years, Trey McCrory has added responsibility after responsibility since joining the Northwestern State men’s basketball staff as a student coach.

After ascending to graduate manager following the completion of his undergraduate studies, McCrory enters his first season as the Demons’ director of basketball operations.

McCrory spent the 2014-15 season as a student assistant on coach Mike McConathy’s staff before graduating in May 2015 with a dual degree in psychology and addiction studies.

McCrory, who is legally blind, graduated with a 3.4 grade point average and currently is pursuing a master’s degree in sport administration.

Because of his remarkable time on McConathy’s staff, McCrory was named a finalist for the United States Basketball Writers Association’s Most Courageous Award in January. McCroy was one of 10 finalists for the award.

McCrory is the son of Johnny and Tammy McCrory of Coushatta and has one sister, Britney Tingle.