Good morning! As if you needed any reminder, there is no offseason—especially when it comes to ECU men’s basketball. Congratulations are in order for new assistant coach Reggie Williams! And yes, we have a highlight reel from his playing and coaching days that’ll get you even more excited for the upcoming season.

What are we serving up in today's Brew?

🏀 Movin’ on up
🏈 51 days until kickoff
​🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Movin’ On Up. The Pirate family just keeps getting bigger and better. Reggie Williams has been promoted to assistant coach for the East Carolina men's basketball team. He recently completed his first season on the Pirates' staff where he served as the director of player personnel where he was instrumental in the overall development of both the returning student-athletes as well as the incomers this summer.

The Prince George, Virginia native enjoyed a decorated 11-year professional basketball career which included tenures with the Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans.

🔼 Ring ‘Em Up. “This ring should tell a story.” That’s how East Carolina women’s basketball head coach Kim McNeill started off the team’s ring presentation ceremony. Go behind the scenes today and watch her (and the rest of the Pirates) celebrate last year’s American Athletic Conference Championship title with some much-deserved jewelry.

🤔 PIRATES TRIVIA

51 days until kickoff. We’re going way, way back for today’s trivia question—all the way to East Carolina football’s 1951 season which was their final year without reaching a postseason bowl.

Our question today—do you remember what conference the Pirates competed in during the 1951 season?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

⏪ ICYMI

We like our Brew hot n’ fresh. But we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

🏴‍☠️ Fun & Games With ECU Football: The guys took a little break during summer workouts and conditioning to answer our very important question—”What Would Your Superhero Name Be?”

📬 STICK WITH US

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📅 COMING SOON

Saturday 9/2

🏈 Football at Michigan @ 12:00pm ET (Season Opener)

Saturday 9/9

🏈 Football vs Marshall @ 4:00pm ET (Home Opener)

Tickets Available

🎟️ Grab your home and away football tickets today

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: North State Conference!

It was the first conference that East Carolina football competed in after starting the program as an independent team.

🏴‍☠️ Have a great Thursday, y’all.