Men's Basketball | 4/23/2020 12:53:00 PM
Name: Brette Tanner
Sport: Men's Basketball
Years: 1996-98
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Brette Tanner just completed his seventh season in 2019-20 at Abilene Christian University and sixth as the associate head coach. Prior to ACU he served as an assistant at Stephen F. Austin for six years and was a head coach at South Plains CC and Fort Scott CC. He was a two-year letter winner for the Hornet men's basketball team for Coach Ron Slaymaker's final two years after transferring to Emporia State from Allen County CC.
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Why did you chose Emporia State?
I knew it was a great teachers college and I wanted the opportunity to be around and learn from Ron Slaymaker.
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What was your favorite memory as a student-athlete at Emporia State?
The relationships built with so many teammates that still continue today. As a Kansas kid it was pretty awesome to get to play at Allen Fieldhouse as well.
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What is your favorite non-sports memory from your days at ESU?
Spending time at Babe's Bar and Grill. Loved the place and all the friends I made there.
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What is the greatest lesson you learned as a student athlete?
Time management. Learning how to juggle the time spent as an athlete and still being able to handle the school work. I wasn't great at it early but got better as time went on. I talk about it with our players all the time  Â
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What advice would you pass along to current student athletes?
Be thankful that God has blessed you with a talent that has allowed you so many great opportunities. Never forget it is a gift and it should not be taken for granted.
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