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Dunkin' Dogs set to begin TBT Play on Friday

by:Ben Carlisle•07/17/25
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The Dunkin’ Dogs, an alumni squad from Louisiana Tech University, will be looking to turn some heads in The Basketball Tournament over the next few weeks (July 18-August 3). The Dunkin’ Dogs roster is made up of a number of former Tech alums that Bulldog fans loved watching play in their day.

Former Dunkin’ Dogs on the Squad

The core of the team comes from Ruston:

  • Dravon Mangum (Guard/Forward) – 2022-2024 – Known for his defensive tenacity at Louisiana Tech, Mangum brings a 3 & D aspect to the Dunkin’ Dogs roster.
  • Raheem Appleby (Guard) – 2011 – 2015 – A dynamic player in Ruston ten years ago, Appleby scored 1,770 points in his Tech career and will bring a veteran presence to the roster.
  • Tahlik Chavez (Guard) – 2023 – 2024 – Chavez only spent one season in Ruston but was a terrific shooter (40% from 3) and dynamic on-ball defender on the perimeter.

Supporting Cast

Complementing the LA Tech core:

  • Tyree Appleby (Guard) – Cleveland State, Florida, & Wake Forest – Tyree, Raheem Appleby’s brother, brings a dynamic scoring aspect to the Dunkin’ Dogs roster. The 6’1 guard scored 2,174 points in his college career.
  • Keith Clanton (Forward) – UCF – Clanton gives the Dunkin’ Dogs some size inside at 6’9, 250. The Orlando native averaged 13.3 points and 7.8 rebounds during his four-year career at UCF from 2009 – 2013.
  • Darius Washington (Guard) – Memphis – The 39-year old Washington avearged 14.4 points and 3.5 assists per game at Memphis from 2004 – 2006.
  • Ishmael Lane (Forward) – Northwestern State – Lane, a Port Allen, LA native, adds additional size to the roster as well at 6’8, 250. Lane averaged 12.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game during his four-year career for the Demons from 2015 – 2019.
  • Collin Holloway – (Guard/Forward) – Georgetown, Tulane, Samford – Holloway is another Louisiana native from Baton Rouge. At 6’6, 220, Holloway scored 1,125 during his college career from 2020 – 2025.
  • Victor Ohia-Obioha – (Forward) – Pepperdine – Ohia-Obioha is 6’9, 205 and played at Pepperdine from 2018 – 2022.

For full bios, stats, and team background, view the roster and coaching staff here: Dunkin’ Dogs – TBT Roster & Staff

Head Coach & General Manager

  • Derrick Jones (Head Coach)
    Jones served on LA Tech’s coaching staff from 2010–14 and helped guide the Bulldogs to a tremendous amount of success. Jones is currently the Head Coach at Catholic High School in Baton Rough.
  • Matthew Thorne (General Manager)
    Thorne, an Associate AD at La Tech, led the charge in assembling the Dunkin’ Dogs roster. Thorne is a 2015 graduate of Louisiana Tech.

Tournament Outlook

The Dogs hit the court Friday, July 18, facing Tampa Florida Pickup Basketball. The Dunkin’ Dogs will be the 3-seed in the Lexington Regional.

We will provide coverage throughout the duration of the Dunkin’ Dogs run in the single-elimination tournament.

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