The UC San Diego men and women’s basketball programs have taken a significant step forward toward Division I success both on and off the court with the appointment of a familiar figure in Triton hoops history. Former Triton head men’s basketball coach Bill Carr will serve as the General Manager of both programs, a position that has
Jones inks multi-year contract extension at Boston University
Boston University director of athletics Drew Marrochello has announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Jones has recently signed multi-year contract extension. Jones has accumulated 218 wins over 13 seasons at the helm of the BU men’s basketball program while leading the Terriers to five postseason berths. He guided BU to the 2020 Patriot League tournament
Silas promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at VMI
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Friday that assistant coach Xavier Silas has been given the title of Associate Head Coach of the program. “I’m very excited to announce the promotion of Xavier Silas within our program,” Wilson said. “He has done a tremendous job and impacted our program in many ways since his arrival. Xavier will continue to play an integral role
Wright State University – Lake Campus restarts Basketball program; Slaton named Head Coach
Wright State University – Lake Campus is thrilled to announce the addition of a Men’s Basketball program, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the fourth athletics offering on campus and the second program to be revived after previously being available. The men’s basketball team will compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA),
WATCH: Fletcher named Interim Head Basketball Coach at South Florida
The University of South Florida has appointed Ben Fletcher as their Interim Head Basketball Coach following the unexpected passing of Amir Abdur-Rahim last week. Fletcher had been the Associate Head Coach for the Bulls since 2023, and was on Abdur-Rahim’s staff before that at Kennesaw State (2019-23). The veteran coach also spent fourteen seasons on
University of South Florida Head Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passes away
University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away earlier today. Abdur-Rahim, 43, was undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital when he passed away due to complications that arose during the procedure. “All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” said Vice President for Athletics, Michael
Temple assistant Chris Clark suspended
Temple Assistant coach Chris Clark has also been suspended by the University for providing impermissible benefits to student-athletes according to a press release. The veteran assistant coach is slated to return to the program on Dec. 11. In an unrelated move, Temple also announced that guard Lynn Greer III has been suspended nine games for
D2 NEWS: Augusta U adds Siler to Men’s Basketball Staff
Over the years of Augusta University basketball, very few players have had an impact on a team and program, quite like Garret Siler. Coach Dip Metress has said Siler is one of the players he would put on the “Mount Rushmore” of Jaguar basketball. Siler was on the teams that made two straight trips to the NCAA
D3 NEWS: Loscombe named Assistant Basketball Coach at Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney College sixth-year head basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough has announced the recent appointment of Trevor Loscombe as an Assistant Coach. Loscombe previously served as a graduate assistant/assistant video coordinator at NCAA Division I member the University of Central Florida (UCF) from 2022-24. “We are excited to add Trevor to the staff this year,” said Kimbrough. “Trevor brings a selfless
Quinnipiac Basketball Staff Update
Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Nolan Meehan (Director of Player Development & Operations) and the promotion of Jeff Robinson (Assistant Coach), as revealed by Head Coach Tom Pecora. Both Meehan and Robinson have been with the program since the 2022-23 season. Robinson previously served as Director of Operations, while Meehan was the Bobcats’ Graduate Assistant for each
NAIA NEWS: Hulsey hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Keiser
Keiser men’s basketball Head Coach Marcus “Chief” Bryant announced on Monday the hiring of Payton Hulsey as assistant coach. “I couldn’t be more excited to have Coach Hulsey along the sideline with us this season.,” Bryant said. “Already, he’s shown many qualities of being a great assistant coach and has an outstanding passion for skill development. Although the
NAIA NEWS: Long promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Grand View
Grand View men’s basketball head coach Denis Schaefer announced that assistant coach Tyler Long has been promoted to associate head coach effective immediately. “I’m proud to promote Tyler to associate head coach,” Schaefer said. We are grateful for his expertise and dedication and look forward to the impact he will continue to make on our program. I am excited to