03 Apr Ty Platt Becomes New HU Hoops Coach

Ty Platt (right) will take over as head coach of Huntington University men’s basketball team, beginning in the 2008-2009 season, the University announced on April 1. Platt succeeds his father, Steve Platt, who coached the Foresters for 14 years.

The younger Platt has served as associate head coach of the Foresters since 2005. He joined the staff after coaching 12 years in the high school ranks, most recently six years at Norwell high school in Ossian, Ind.