It’s rare that a “villain” crosses over to the good side; however, for one Lipscomb student, the choice was easy.
Chad Lang is a recent graduate of Belmont University, and was also on the Bruin basketball team. With another year of NCAA eligibility left, Lang decided to transfer to Lipscomb to play ball and work on his Master’s in Management (Entrepreneurship).
Standing 6’11”, Lang is a perfect fit for the Bisons, who were in need of some size in the low-post.
“I’ve known Casey [Alexander] since I was 17, and the graduate program was a perfect fit for what I want to do,” he said. “I can work, play and get my master’s.”
Coach Alexander recruited Lang out of high school while he was an assistant at Belmont.
“While this is a new team, basketball spirits are high, and there’s great team chemistry, Lang added. “So it’s been a great transition from where I was, to where I am now.”
Coming from Belmont, Lang is no stranger to winning. He was a part of teams that won four conference championships and made three NCAA Tournament appearances.
“More than anything, I think I bring leadership and experience,” Lang said. “I already know what to expect from Coach Alexander and what it takes to win a championship.”
Lang admits that it took some time getting used to being at this end of the Boulevard, but everybody has been welcoming.
“At first, it was kinda weird being over here, but everybody has been very friendly,” he said.
Lang is looking forward to donning the purple and gold against his former team in the Battle of the Boulevard.
“I’m still cool with a lot of guys over there,” he said. “But I’m here now, and I don’t expect us to come out without a win.”
Lang and the Bisons are gearing up for their season which begins Nov. 14 at home against Berry College.
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Note: The author of this story is also a member of the Lipscomb men’s basketball team