Corey Thompson is coming home. The new head men's basketball coach at Winston-Salem State University returns as the first ever alumnus to guide the program on the hardwood. Corey not only played there, earning back-to-back CIAA titles in the late 90's, he met his wife there. Winston provides the earliest beginnings of a budding family that'll now replant their flag in the triad. For Thompson, he's already 'living the dream.'

Most recently a high school head coach with stops along the way at multiple colleges as an assistant, Thompson charts the emotional journey he and his family have taken to this point, including the feelings of euphoria following his appointment in early July. Plus, he describes the influences most at play in shaping him into the coach, husband, and father he's become today. And, Thompson shares how he most intends to 'protect the legacy' at Winston-Salem State.

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