Rex Frederick (born December 16, 1936, in Hamilton, Alabama[1] ) is a retired American collegiate basketball player and coach.
[2] In 1966 he joined the staff at the new state university, South Alabama and helped them organize and begin its basketball program in 1968.
[3] Frederick played collegiately at Auburn (1956–1959), helping the freshman team to an undefeated season [citation needed].
He coached in college for a while, starting the basketball program at the University of South Alabama in 1966.
He currently resides in Auburn, AL. Frederick organized and started the South Alabama Jaguars basketball team in 1966.