Mark Downey has officially joined the Bowling Green State University men’s basketball coaching staff.
“I have known Mark Downey for 15 years and have observed first hand his talent, work ethic, and loyalty,”
BG head coach Chris Jans. “Coach Downey will prove to be a vital cog in building our program. Mark has
led multiple programs to their respective national tournament while graduating student-athletes and
running first class programs. Coach Downey is a winner!”
The winner of two Gulf South Conference championships while at Arkansas Tech and a six-time coach of the
year winner in 10 seasons as a head coach, Downey comes to Bowling Green after serving one season at the
helm of the University of West Alabama men’s basketball squad in 2013-14. Last season the Tigers went
17-11 overall and advanced to the first round of the 2014 NCAA Division II South Region Tournament.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to work for Chris Jans again. Chris introduced me to college
basketball over 15 years ago and has become a great friend and mentor,” Downey said. “His energy and
passion is contagious and I am excited to be a part of his first staff at BGSU. I can already tell that
Bowling Green is a special place. We have great leadership with Chris Kingston and his staff, the
facilities are first class and the pride within the Falcon Family is infectious. I am thrilled to be a
part of it all.”