Troy Pearson has been approved as the new boys varsity basketball coach at Knoxville. The school board approved the hire at last night’s regular meeting. Pearson is currently the Director of Facilities and Operations for Knoxville Schools, and was an assistant for the Knoxville Girls Basketball Squad the last two seasons. Pearson was also head boys basketball coach at Twin Cedars during the 2016/2017 season where he compiled a 10-12 record. Pearson takes over after Jeff Larson resigned in January after going 82-127. Matt Ritchhart served as interim coach and went 8-5.