University of Idaho head men’s basketball coach Alex Pribble officially announced the hiring of Adam Ellis as assistant coach. Ellis joins the Idaho men’s basketball staff after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at Cal-State San Marcos. During his tenure, Ellis was part of a CCAA tournament championship, the first NCAA tournament win in
JUCO NEWS: Hastings named Head Coach at ASU Mid-South after Parker resigns to take NCAA D2 AD Position
ASU Mid-South Athletics Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Parker has submitted his resignation, and Greyhound Assistant Coach Cody Hastings was immediately promoted as the Greyhounds new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Parker, who just completed his 13th year at ASU Mid-South, has accepted an offer to become the Director of Athletics at Christian Brothers
Parker named Assistant Head Basketball Coach at Christopher Newport
Christopher Newport University Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Krikorian today announced the hiring of Dominic Parker as Assistant Head Coach. Parker, a native of Raleigh, N.C., previously spent two seasons on the Captains’ bench, and has most recently been working as an assistant coach at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, for the last three seasons. Christopher Newport is coming
Former Idaho Head Coach Claus takes over at D2 Western Colorado
Zac Claus has been named the Mountaineers’ head men’s basketball coach, as announced Wednesday by Western Colorado Athletics Director Miles Van Hee. “We are all so excited to welcome Zac Claus into our Mountaineer family,” said Van Hee. “Coach Claus is a dynamic leader who brings strong character and integrity and is one who builds
Morehead State promotes Combs to Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The longest-tenured assistant men’s basketball coach in the Ohio Valley Conference, who has been instrumental in raising the profile and national reputation of the program – having a direct hand in some of the highest-rated recruiting classes in Morehead State history, has earned a much-deserved promotion. Scott Combs is the now the Associate Head Coach for Morehead State
Kelvin, Kellen Sampson Sign Contracts with Houston Men’s Basketball
University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and Assistant Coach Kellen Sampson have signed new contracts with the program, Vice President of Athletics Chris Pezman announced. Both contracts are pending approval from the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Kelvin Sampson’s new contract runs through the 2026-27 season, elevating him to one
Laing named Assistant Basketball Coach at Portland State
Portland State Basketball Coach Jase Coburn has announced the hiring of Nate Laing as a new assistant coach to the Viking program. “Nate is a real basketball guy. He had a father who was a coach, he played Division I basketball and he has transitioned quickly to be a top assistant coach,” said Coburn. Laing comes to PSU after
6/13 UPDATED Charlotte Basketball Coach Search Odds
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Been working this one hard since it’s the only current D1 search going on right now. Following up on my UPDATE from earlier today, Here are latest odds: Past odds can be found HERE. Interesting to see the progression of this one. As I mentioned earlier today, all signs are pointing
Charlotte Basketball Search Update…
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) The search at Charlotte is starting to wind down and get a bit clearer. Here’s a quick update… More on this as I hear it, but gotta run and go coach a Little League game (playoffs vs an undefeated team). Oh boy…
Southeastern Louisiana Basketball Staff Update
Southeastern Louisiana University men’s basketball coach David Kiefer is adding two new faces to his staff for 2023-24, announcing the additions of Cody McCoy and Andrew Riley. The hirings of both McCoy and Riley are pending approval by the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. McCoy comes to Southeastern after four seasons in the junior college ranks at
Siena Basketball Staff Update
Siena Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello has announced an addition and a pair of promotions to his staff for the 2023-24 season. Andy Farrell joins the Saints as an assistant coach, while Derek Brooks has been promoted to assistant coach, and Jonathan Pickett has been elevated to director of basketball operations. A 16-year college basketball professional, including 13 seasons at the Division I level,
Iowa State Basketball Staff Update
Iowa State Head Men’s Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced updates to his staff for the upcoming season. Stevie Taylor has been named the assistant director of player development, while Brian Pearson and Lavonte Davis have been named graduate assistants. “Stevie is an excellent teacher and communicator and takes tremendous pride in developing young men, on and