De’Andre Miller has been named Lamar University men’s basketball director of operations announced head coach Alvin Brooks Tuesday afternoon. Miller replaces Aaron Proctor who served in the role for the previous two seasons. Miller comes to the Golden Triangle after spending the previous three seasons at Mary Hardin Baylor. During his time in Belton, Miller held several roles,
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Wallace added to Houston Christian Basketball Staff
Dee Wallace has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Houston Christian. He joins the Huskies after spending last season at Cal State East Bay. Wallace served at Dominican and Humboldt State after being an an assistant coach at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi during the 2019-20 season. The Wildcats captured the NJCAA
Tang inks new 7-yr deal at K-State
Jerome Tang has inked a new 7-year contract at Kansas State. Here is a PDF of the employment agreement. The official press release from K-State is below: After a record-setting first season, head coach Jerome Tang has agreed to new 7-year contract through the 2029-30 season to continue his leadership of the Kansas State men’s basketball program,
Arkansas Basketball Staff Update
Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman announced a restructuring of the Razorback basketball staff to reflect new NCAA rules that went into effect this past July. Under the new legislation, basketball now allows five assistant coaches for on-court instruction during practices and games. With that, Todd Lee, Michael Musselman and Ronnie Brewer will join Keith Smart
Former Keystone College Head Coach joins Hamilton Basketball Staff
Brad Cooper has joined the Hamilton men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. He was the head coach at Keystone College in La Plume, Pa., from 2013 to 2023 and an assistant coach at Keystone for the previous two seasons. In 2022-23 Keystone finished 14-14 overall, including 8-6 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC),
D2 NEWS: Rocco promoted to Associate Head Coach at Lewis
Lewis University head men’s basketball Scott Trost has announced the promotion of Nick Rocco to the position of associate head coach. “I’d like to thank coach Trost, Dr. Planek, and the university for trusting me in this new role,” Rocco said. “I’m so fortunate to have worked under two esteemed head coaches, coach Ping and coach Trost, during my career.
Villanova adds Fisher as Student-Athlete Development Assistant
Another Villanova legend is back to help guide another generation of Wildcats. Corey Fisher, an integral part of Wildcats’ teams that advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 and NCAA Final Four, during a stellar career from 2007-11, has joined the Wildcats as Student-Athlete Development Assistant. This role was created in 2013 to introduce former players
Johnson added to Vermont Basketball staff
Cioffi Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Becker has announced that Nathan Johnson will join the staff as an assistant coach. “We kept this addition in the family – literally – with hiring Nathan,” Becker said. Johnson is the brother of former Vermont assistant coach Bryson Johnson, who helped the program earn America East Championships in each of the last two
McGoff named Assistant Basketball Coach at Mount Saint Mary College
Mount Saint Mary College is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Men’s Basketball coaching staff, Ryan McGoff, who will serve as the assistant coach. With nine years of coaching experience, Ryan is a welcome addition to Coach Kadlubowski’s coaching staff. “I am very excited to welcome Ryan McGoff to Mount Saint Mary College
Gonzaga Basketball Staff Update
Gonzaga men’s basketball Head Coach Mark Few announced the addition of Zach Norvell Jr. as Assistant Coach and Jorge Sanz will add Assistant Coach to his role as Director of Basketball Operations. The new roles are designated thanks to a new NCAA coaching rule. Sanz has been named Assistant Coach-Director of Basketball Operations following five seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations.
9/22 UPDATE: Fall ’23 Open Gym Schedules for College Coaches
Here’s my list of high school, prep school, and JUCO, open gyms for college coaches to check out during the fall recruiting period. Please contact the appropriate coaches before attending. Also, if you want your open gym included, send me an email with the info laid out exactly like it is in the table below
Tennessee Tech’s Pelphrey receives 4-yr contract extension
Story: Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information Fresh off arguably the program’s best season in nearly two decades, Tennessee Tech men’s basketball head coach John Pelphrey will have the opportunity to continue to build the Golden Eagles in his image and fight for the team’s first NCAA Tournament berth since 1963. As announced by Tennessee Tech