Corky McMullen is in his second season with the Scarlet Knights as the program’s coordinator of basketball operations/video. In the role, he is In charge of non-conference and BIG EAST scouting reports, breaking down game and practice film and film exchange, while also serving as co-director of the Mike Rice Basketball Camp.
“Corky is a hard-working and dedicated young man who works very well with others,” said Rice. “Just like myself and Jimmy (Martelli), he’s a coach’s son, so he was raised on the sport on basketball.”
McMullen arrived “On the Banks” after spending two seasons a graduate assistant at Hofstra University under head coach Tom Pecora. With the Pride, he worked in all facets of the program, including game and practice preparation, on-court instruction, individual improvement, scouting reports, film exchange, video editing and academic support. In 2009-10, HU posted a 19-15 record and competed in the College Basketball Invitational postseason tournament. In 2008-09, the team had a 20-11 overall mark.
A native of Castile, N.Y., McMullen first ventured into the collegiate coaching ranks at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he worked as an assistant coach in 2007-08. He has also worked at numerous basketball camps sponsored by notable coaches. Among the hardwood mentors he worked with on the summer circuit are Tubby Smith, Stan Heath, Larry Eustachy, Sidney Lowe, Terry Dunn and Pecora.
McMullen was a team captain and three-year letterwinner at guard under head coach Brad Zarges at Houghton (N.Y.) College, where he earned a bachelor of art degree in physical education in May, 2007. He played his freshman season at Lock Haven (Pa.) University.
A Ronald McDonald All-Greater Rochester All-Star, McMullen played his high school ball under his father Tim at Letchworth Central School in Gainesville, N.Y. His father has coached both basketball and football at the school for over 30 years. A three-time Livingston County Athletic Association First Team All-Star and two-time Division II Player of the Year, he then prepped a season at Bridgton Academy in Maine.
McMullen, who is presently pursuing a master of science in health education, married the former Ryan Realmuto on September 4, 2010. Ryan, who was a four-time All-Big 12 selection at catcher for Oklahoma State, currently serves as an assistant coach with the Rutgers softball team. The couple welcomed their first child, Corky John (C.J.), on August 26, 2011.
