University of Central Arkansas director of athletics Dr. Brad Teague announced a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program on Saturday, relieving Coach Anthony Boone of his duties after the conclusion of the season. UCA finished 9-23 overall and 5-11 in ASUN Conference play, missing out on the conference tournament after Friday’s loss
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LSU adds former Tiger Jalen Courtney-Williams to Men’s Basketball Staff
LSU head coach Matt McMahon announced on Thursday that former Tiger basketball player Jalen Courtney-Williams is joining the LSU men’s basketball coaching staff as assistant coach. Courtney-Williams joins the Tiger staff after three years as a member of the coaching staff at Creighton. He had previously served at McNeese and Mississippi State. Creighton advanced to
Kenny Payne named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas
Kenny Payne, who brings nearly 20 years of coaching experience on the collegiate and professional levels, was named associate head coach at the University of Arkansas, Razorback head coach John Calipari announced today. A former Louisville Cardinal basketball great and first round NBA selection, Payne spent the past two seasons (2022-24) as head coach at
OFFICIAL: Engelstad named Assistant Basketball Coach at Syracuse
No secret here – this one has been out there since Dan Engelstad resigned as the head coach at Mount St. Mary’s eight days ago. Syracuse has finally made the move official, as they have released the following statement today: Former Mount St. Mary’s (Md.) head coach Dan Engelstad has joined the Syracuse men’s basketball program as
DAILY DIRT – 4/18/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Headed out of Charlotte today – next stop Montreal. Should be interesting… Trying to catch-up on a few quick things that I’ve heard: Nelson Terroba will join Rob Lanier’s new staff at Rice as an assistant. The Texas native has most recently been the head coach of the Head Coach Calgary
Pacific names Wilson assistant basketball coach
The first staffing hire of the Dave Smart era was made Thursday with the hiring of Clay Wilson as Assistant Coach. Wilson, a former Ivy League student-athlete at Princeton, served as Director of Player Development last season at Texas Tech on the same staff as Smart. They helped the Red Raiders advance to the NCAA
Cabrera named Head Basketball Coach at Richard Bland College
Guillermo “Will” Cabrera, has been named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Richard Bland College of William & Mary. The announcement came from Scott Newton, Director of Student Life & Athletics. Cabrera brings a wealth of knowledge to Richard Bland, both as a player and coach. He was a three year student-athlete at Messiah
Kirkwood CC Basketball Staff Update
Kirkwood head coach Tim Sandquist announced Thursday that Tyler Francis has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Francis is entering his sixth season on the Eagles’ coaching staff, having served as an assistant coach over the past five seasons. “Tyler Francis has been by my side since day one,” said Sandquist. “He has been instrumental
Simmons named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
A local prep standout and a Western Carolina legacy, Jackson Simmons has returned to Catamount men’s basketball as a part of first-year head coach Tim Craft’s inaugural staff at WCU. Simmons, whose parents both played basketball for the Purple & Gold, was the director of basketball operations for the Catamounts from July 2017 through April
D3 North Park opens; Smith takes D1 assistant job
After two seasons leading the North Park men’s basketball team, Sean Smith has accepted an assistant coaching job at a Division I institution. “I would like to thank Coach Sean Smith for his leadership over the past two years, said John Born, North Park’s Director of Athletics. “His hard work and dedication uplifted the men’s
May announces six new basketball staff members at Michigan
David and Meredith Kaplan Basketball Head Coach Dusty May announced Thursday (April 18) the addition of six new members of his basketball staff. The new staff members include:• Mike Boynton Jr., assistant coach• Justin Joyner, assistant coach• Akeem Miskdeen, assistant coach• Kyle Church, assistant coach/general manager• Drew Williamson, assistant coach/director of player development• Brandon Gilbert, special assistant to the head coach Mike Boynton Jr.
Jackson promoted to Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Indian River State College
Indian River State College Athletics has announced the promotion of Travis “TJ” Jackson to Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program following the departure of past Head Coach, Bill Morosco, who accepted the same position at Lynn University. In only eight months with the college, Jackson proved worthy of the promotion with his work ethic,
Swartz added to Georgia Southern Basketball staff
Georgia Southern men’s basketball head coach Charlie Henry has added Julian Swartz to his staff as an assistant coach. “I am extremely grateful to Coach Henry and Georgia Southern for this wonderful opportunity,” Swartz said. “I’m very excited to help the program pursue excellence in all we do.” Swartz, a 20-year coaching veteran, including 13 years on