Guy Furr was named assistant Cardinal basketball coach in June 2007 for the second time.

Furr was the assistant to former Cardinals Head Coach Leon Spencer from 1987-92  When Furr left TVCC, he didn’t leave the area. Remaining an Athens resident, he coached and was the head boys’ basketball coach and principal at Martins Mill ISD for five years.

He then went on to serve at Murchison ISD as superintendent for five years, and at Kemp ISD as an administrator for five years, including one season as interim head boys’ basketball coach. 

During his first tenure at TVCC, Furr was instrumental in recruiting Nick Van Exel and Shawn Kemp, both of whom went on to play at the NBA level.  Furr is also an experienced shooting instructor and has hosted camps for the Shot Doctor in 34 different states. 

Furr is a native of Murray, Kentucky. After playing basketball at Bethel College in Tennessee, Furr earned his bachelor’s of science degree from Murray State University and his master’s degree from the University of Alabama – Birmingham. 

Furr and wife Tina have two children – Alex and Preston.