The Kentucky men’s basketball team has added Kevin Butty to its staff as the team’s video coordinator. Butty will join the Wildcats after stints with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Los Angeles Lakers and San Diego State. “Kevin comes to us highly recommended as an up-and-comer in this business,” UK head coach John Calipari said.
Knezovic named Director of Basketball Operations at Fairfield
Head Coach Jay Young has announced the addition of Matt Knezovic to the Fairfield Basketball staff as the Director of Basketball Operations. Knezovic brings five seasons of coaching experience to the sidelines, most recently serving as an assistant coach at Oberlin College. Knezovic comes to Fairfield after one season at Oberlin. He has also spent time as an
JUCO NEWS: Former Olney Central Head Coach joins Eastern Florida staff as an assistant
Casey Wyllie has joined the Eastern Florida State College men’s basketball staff after most recently serving as the head men’s basketball coach at Olney Central College in Olney, Illinois. Wyllie led Olney Central to a 27-24 overall record from 2020 to 2022. Olney Central’s best season came during the 2020-21 season despite the circumstances with
D3 DIRT: FDU-Florham set to name Hack as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 FDU-Florham will name Keith Hack as their new head men’s basketball coach. Hack had spent the past four seasons as the head coach at his alma mater D3 Medaille College, where he went 35-45 (.438). Before his time at Medaille, Hack served as an assistant at
Hutchinson CC Basketball Staff Update
Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball coach Tommy DeSalme has announced a pair of changes to his staff – one promotion and one new hiring – effective for the 2023-24 season. DeSalme has promoted assistant coach Eric Nitche to Associate Head Coach and announced the hiring of Kyle Pugh as an assistant coach. Nitche will begin
D2 NEWS: Julien added to Western New Mexico Basketball Staff
Western New Mexico University Athletics and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Bunker are excited to add Jacobe Julien to the men’s basketball staff. With playing experience at the collegiate level and coaching at several different levels, Julien brings a wealth of experience to Silver City. “We are very excited to bring Jacobe to Western New Mexico University,”
Jackson elevated to Associate Head Coach at Marshall
Marshall men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni announced on Friday that assistant coach Cornelius Jackson has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. “Corny has earned his way,” D’Antoni said of Jackson. “I didn’t hand it to him. He earned it. I think saying thank you is extremely important when dealing with people you work with or anyone connected to Marshall.
Will Avery named Assistant Basketball Coach at Duke
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced the hiring of former Blue Devil Will Avery as assistant coach. Avery, who starred at Duke from 1997 to 1999, has spent the last four seasons assisting with various aspects of the program while completing his undergraduate degree in African American studies. He left Duke after his sophomore year as the
Bowman hired as lead assistant coach / recruiting coordinator at New Orleans
University of New Orleans head men’s basketball coach Mark Slessinger announced the hiring of Nick Bowman as the lead assistant coach / recruiting coordinator for the Privateer basketball program. Bowman will replace Jay Smith who has accepted a position at another institution. Bowman comes to the Lakefront from Nicholls State University as the assistant basketball coach for his
Sandoval promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at North Dakota
The North Dakota Men’s Basketball team has promoted Estevan Sandoval to Assistant Coach. He has spent the previous two seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations with the program. Sandoval said, “I’m very excited for the opportunity to keep elevating the UND brand and basketball program. My family and I are extremely grateful to Coach Sather and
Minot State Basketball Staff Update
While the sun of summertime continues to shine bright outside, Minot State head men’s basketball coach Matt Murken continues to prepare for another exciting season of Beaver basketball on this coming fall and winter in the indoor hardwood at the Minot State Dome. One of the tasks in preparation for tip-off in November is assembling a staff
Air Force promotes Metzendorf to Associate Head Basketball Coach
Air Force head men’s basketball coach Joe Scott announced the promotion of David Metzendorf to Associate Head Coach. Metzendorf enters his fourth season with the program. “We are excited to announce Dave’s promotion to Associate Head Coach,” Scott said. “He has demonstrated the ability to recruit to our needs, enhance our player development and have our athletes prepared to