The Merrimack College men’s basketball team announced that former point guard Juvaris Hayes would be joining their coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. “It is great to have Juvaris back”, said head coach Joe Gallo. “Nobody knows our program and what goes into winning at Merrimack more than him. He will be an invaluable resource for
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JUCO NEWS: Byrd hired as Head Basketball Coach at Chattahoochee Valley CC
Douglas Byrd has been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Chattahoochee Valley Community College (AL). There has been no official statement on the CVCC website, but AD Ben Hicks tweeted the following: Byrd spent last two years as an assistant at Eastern Florida State College, where he was part of a program that
D3 NEWS: Bevell named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Virginia
Vice President and Director of Athletics Deidra Dryden named Trace Bevell as the next head men’s basketball coach at Southern Virginia University. “We are excited to bring Coach Bevell to lead the Knights,” said Dryden. “He has extensive experience as a coach and a reputation as a leader that develops players to their full potential. We
D3 NEWS: Tonsil chosen as new Head Basketball Coach at Dominican University
Dominican University athletics has named Troy Tonsil as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach effective immediately. Tonsil has been an assistant coach since 2012 under long-time head coach Mark White. He is also a former player and a Dominican alum. Tonsil has excelled in any role the department has put him in including serving as the current
Auslander named Assistant Basketball Coach at Towson
Towson University men’s basketball head coach Pat Skerry announced the hiring of John Auslander as an assistant coach on Wednesday. Auslander joins the Tigers from nearby Coppin State University where he served as the associate head coach for the Eagles. “I am excited to announce that coach Auslander is joining our staff. His experience working at Coppin
Ruane departs Palm Beach State; Named Head Coach at D2 Franklin Pierce
Mike Ruane has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH). The school released the following on Facebook earlier today: The Franklin Pierce University Athletics Department is excited to officially name Mike Ruane as Head Coach of Men’s Basketball. Ruane is part of an exclusive group of Division
Potts named Video Coordinator at Alabama
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced the hiring of Ben Potts as video coordinator. Potts makes his way to Tuscaloosa with experience in college basketball and the NBA after most recently working for the Detroit Pistons. “We are excited to welcome Ben to our staff, Oats said. “He is coming highly recommended from the NBA.
D2 NEWS: Fisher, Meier named Assistant Basketball Coaches at Cal State San Marcos
Cal State San Marcos has announced via Twitter (or X?) the hiring of assistant coaches Walt Fisher and Ryan Meier to new head coach Nick Booker’s staff: Fisher spent last season as an assistant at North Idaho College. His bio is now on the CSUSM website HERE. Meier has been coaching high school basketball in
Little named Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at Stanford
Jerod Haase, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, continues to round out his staff with the hiring of Sam Little as the program’s video coordinator. “We are really excited to add Sam to our program,” said Haase. “He is a rising star in the field with a relentless work ethic. He has
JUCO NEWS: Indian River State adds Jackson as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Indian River State College Head Men’s Coach Bill Morosco announced the addition of Coach Tj Jackson to the coaching staff. Coach Tj joins The River with experiences at the NJCAA level, prep level and also having founded collegiate programs at the USCAA level. Coach Tj comes to The River, as no stranger to NJCAA Region
D2 NEWS: Evans named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College men’s basketball is excited to announce the hiring of Jeff Evans as the program’s Special Assistant to the Head Coach, announced by Head Coach Bob Pietrack Tuesday morning. “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce that Jeff Evans will join our coaching staff,” Pietrack shared. “Over the past two decades, Jeff has proven
Williams, Gray, Dardarian join Vandy Basketball Staff
Vanderbilt men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse announced the hiring of three staff members: Donald Williams (director of player personnel), Thomas Gray (director of recruiting) and Dan Dardarian (assistant director of basketball operations). The three veterans of the coaching industry have a wealth of experience at all levels of basketball. Donald Williams – Director of