Hawai’i Pacific University announced Wednesday morning that Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jesse Nakanishi has been promoted to Head Coach of the program. HPU conducted a nationwide search for a new head coach after longtime coach and former Athletic Director Darren Vorderbruegge announced his retirement back in March 2023. “I am thrilled to have Coach Nak continue
Argenal named Head Basketball Coach at D2 CSUSB
The CSUSB Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced Gus Argenal as its new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Argenal was most recently an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas, where he helped lead the Razorbacks to a Sweet Sixteen and an Elite Eight appearance over the past two seasons. “Gus embodies what I’m looking for to
Calbert Cheaney named Director of Player Development at Indiana
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that Hoosier great Calbert Cheaney, who spent the last three years as an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers, will join his staff as Director of Player Development in a non-recruiting coaching role. This will be his second stint assisting IU, he was Director of Operations in 2011-12
Putz named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois head coach Marty Simmons has announced the hiring of Brett Putz on the Panthers men’s basketball coaching staff. Putz replaces Linc Darner who recently accepted the head coaching position at the University of Tampa. Putz comes to Eastern Illinois after working last season as the assistant to the head coach at Indiana State where the
Conroy joins South Alabama Basketball Staff
Riley Conroy will join the South Alabama men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Richie Riley announced Tuesday afternoon. Conroy comes to Mobile after spending four seasons at Southeastern Louisiana. Conroy spent his first season with the Lions as the Director of Recruiting and Basketball Operations and served as an assistant coach for the last three
Providence Basketball Staff Update
Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kim English announced today the hiring of Tim Fuller, Dr. T.J. Grams and Chase Campbell to his staff. Fuller will serve as an assistant coach. Grams will be the director of basketball operations. Campbell will be the head men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach/director of sport performance. The hirings
Longtime NBA assistant Welch named Assistant at Kentucky
Longtime NBA assistant coach John Welch will join the Kentucky men’s basketball staff as its newest assistant coach in 2023-24. “John Welch has been involved in every level of basketball and been an important part of the development of NBA careers for guys like Carmelo (Anthony), Pau Gasol, DeMarcus Cousins, Blake Griffin and Brook Lopez,”
Fred Brown Jr. named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Idaho College
North Idaho College Athletics Director, Shawn Noel, is proud to announce Fred Brown Jr. as the assistant men’s basketball coach. “We are very happy to have Fred on board,” Noel said. “He has a tremendous amount of coaching experience and his ability to recruit quality athletes is outstanding. He will be a great addition to
Marino named Assistant Basketball Coach at Navy
Jaren Marino, who was a member of coaching staffs at Radford that won a trio of conference titles, has been named the new men’s basketball assistant coach at Navy, head coach Ed DeChellis announced today. “We are very excited to have Jaren join our Navy basketball family,” said DeChellis. “He is an outstanding coach who possesses a
Miami’s Larrañaga Earns Contract Extension Through 2026-27
The University of Miami and head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga have agreed to a contract extension, Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced Tuesday. The winningest coach in program history and a recent UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum inductee, Larrañaga received one additional year on his deal, now taking it through the 2026-27 campaign. “I am
Begly named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Washington College
Washington College Athletic Director Thad Moore has named Corey Begly the new head coach for the Shoremen basketball program. “I am thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to be the head men’s basketball coach at Washington College,” Begly said. “I’d like to thank Director of Athletics Thad Moore, Assistant Director Kim Lessard, and the entire
Schuck named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Flagler
Brady Schuck has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at D2 Flagler College: Schuck spent the past two years as the head coach James Island HS, where he went 36-16, made the playoffs both seasons and won a region championship this past season.