Union University men’s basketball head coach David Niven has announced Josiah Filegar as the new assistant coach for the program. Filegar filled the position held by Easton Bazzoli who accepted the same position at Gannon University. Niven said, “We are excited to welcome Josiah to our program. His ability to connect with people will serve him well
UAB alum Rob Williams joins Blazers Basketball Staff
UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced the hiring of former UAB player Rob Williams as the Blazers’ new assistant coach on Tuesday. Williams spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Denver. “Excited to have Rob back with Blazer Basketball!” Head Coach Andy Kennedy said, “Rob is a former Blazer basketball player
Joi Williams named MBB Chief of Staff at South Florida
University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has announced the addition of former USF women’s basketball player Joi Williams as his new chief of staff. A USF graduate, Williams played for the Bulls from 1984-89 and brings over 20 years of head coaching experience in her return to Tampa. Williams was most recently the
Leonard inks 4-yr extension at Queens
Queens University of Charlotte Head Men’s Basketball Coach Grant Leonard has signed a four-year contract, director of athletics Cherie Swarthout announced on Tuesday afternoon. The contract will keep Leonard at the helm of the Royals men’s basketball program through the 2026-27 season. Win incentives are included to increase contract length moving forward. “Grant’s leadership continues to empower
Wynter named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Temple
Camren Wynter, who was a key player in helping Penn State earn a bid to the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, has been named Special Assistant to Temple Men’s Basketball Head Coach Adam Fisher. “I am extremely excited to have Cam Wynter join our Temple Basketball family,” said Fisher. “Cam is someone that is very
Grady named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern New Mexico
Men’s basketball head coach Brent Owen is bringing Tyrone Grady to the Eastern New Mexico coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. “He (Tyrone) has a reputation as a great person who is a tireless worker and recruiter with an adept mind for the game,” said Owen on the newest Greyhound coach. “He has experience helping college programs
Denver Basketball Staff Update
University of Denver Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Wulbrun announced two additions to his coaching staff on Monday. Brian Eskildsen and Alex Mumphard will both be joining as assistant coaches immediately for the Pioneers for the upcoming season. “It is with a great enthusiasm that I welcome Brian and Alex to our coaching staff at DU,”
Davis named Head Basketball Coach at Lake Forest College
After a competitive national search, Lake Forest College Director of Athletics Nicki Pieart announced that Ryan Davis will have the interim tag removed and continue to lead the Forester men’s basketball program. “Throughout the interview process, Coach Davis emerged as the top candidate and during his interim appointment consistently demonstrated that he has the qualities we are looking for in a
REPORT: Radford’s Nichols headed back to court following positive interlock reading
Radford head men’s basketball coach Darris Nichols who plead guilty to a DUI charge back in February, is headed back to court following a “positive reading on an ignition interlock device that tests for the presence of alcohol” according to The Roanoke TImes. Nichols was originally arrested back on 2/21 after he blew a blood
NJCAA D1 State College of Florida shuts down Men’s Basketball for 2023-24 season
The State College of Florida has released the following statement on Twitter: NJCAA D1 SCF (Region VIII) went 15-13 last season under former head coach Tom Parks, who became the head coach at Casper CC (WY) back on April 28th.
Peterson added to D2 Minnesota Duluth Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team has named Tyler Peterson its new assistant coach ahead of the 2023-24 season. “Tyler brings a winning pedigree and great experience to our program,” UMD head coach Justin Wieck said. “He has done a fantastic job in helping Jamestown to new heights, and we look forward to him doing
Ortelli named Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at Temple
Andrew Ortelli, who served as the assistant video director with the University of Kentucky men’s basketball program the last six years, has been named the video coordinator for Temple Men’s Basketball, announced Owls’ head coach Adam Fisher. “We are so happy to have Andrew join our Temple staff as our Video Coordinator,” said Fisher. “Andrew