Illinois State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced two promotions, as Jason Slay has been elevated to Associate Head Coach, and Jack Betz to Director of Basketball Operations. Slay is entering his second season with the Redbirds after coming from South Florida where he was an assistant with the Bulls. Prior to USF he worked at Youngstown State, where he
Wells hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal State Fullerton
Head Coach Dedrique Taylor has announced the hiring of Jayson Wells as an assistant coach for the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball program. “We get more of Coach Wells on a full-time basis now and I am super excited for him to enhance our program both on and off the court,” Taylor said. “He gives us a
Runco, Fuller added to Nebraska-Kearney Basketball Staff
Nebraska-Kearney head men’s basketball coach Marty Levinson announced today that Mitch Runco and Rob Fuller will serve as his assistant coaches. Runco will have the title of “Head Assistant” with the pair officially starting their duties this month. Runco most recently was the head boys’ basketball coach at Omaha Westview High School (2022-24). Previously, he was head boys’ basketball coach and
ETSU adds Cory Dixon as Assistant Basketball Coach
ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage announced the hiring of Cory Dixon as an assistant coach. Dixon, who played for two seasons at the University of New Orleans, spent this past 2023-24 season as an assistant coach at his alma mater. “I am thrilled to have Cory join our team,” said Savage. “Cory has had an impressive basketball
Julius Smith named Assistant Basketball Coach at UC Irvine
UC Irvine Head Coach Russell Turner has announced the addition of Julius Smith to the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “I am excited to add Julius Smith, a proven winner in college basketball, to our coaching staff,” remarked Turner. “Julius is young and hungry and brings contagious energy to our staff that will impact our developing
Western Michigan Men’s Basketball Promotes Chris Fowler to Associate Head Coach
Western Michigan University and head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens have announced the promotion of Chris Fowler from assistant coach to associate head coach for the program. “Chris is an unbelievable asset to our program,” Coach Stephens said. “Over the last two years, he has played an integral role in laying the foundation of what I want our program
Batiste joins Louisiana Tech Basketball Staff
Louisiana Tech Men’s Basketball head coach Talvin Hester announced that Tyson Batiste will be joining the Bulldog staff as an assistant coach. Batiste has spent the last two seasons at Sacramento State, first serving as director of basketball operations before being promoted to assistant coach. “We are so excited to have Tyson join our program,” said Hester. “I had the pleasure
OFFICIAL: Francis named Head Basketball Coach at Chadron State
Following-up on something that I first mentioned over the weekend (D2 DIRT). Chris Francis has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Chadron State. Here’s the release from CSC: Following a national search with nearly 100 applicants, Chris Francis has been named the head coach of Chadron State College’s men’s basketball program.
Milwaukee’s Lundy announces basketball staff promotions
Head coach Bart Lundy has announced the following promotions for members of the Milwaukee men’s basketball staff. Jake Williams has been elevated to a role as Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator; Ben Walker to Associate Head Coach; Jose Winston has been elevated to Associate Coach; Mike Winans new title will be Assistant Coach/General Manager; and Michael Cooper will now be serving as Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development.
Matt McCall steps away from Assistant job at College of Charleston
College of Charleston men’s basketball assistant coach Matt McCall has decided to step away from the program, citing personal reasons. “First of all I want to thank Chris Mack, Matt Roberts and the college of Charleston for an unbelievable opportunity. Taking this job has given me a ton of perspective. After a lot of reflecting
OFFICIAL: Thompson named Head Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State
The Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Hall of Famer, Corey Thompson as the head men’s basketball coach. “I consider it a privilege to hire the first WSSU Men’s Basketball Alum to lead our Rams Men’s Basketball team,” said Director of Athletics, Etienne Thomas. “Corey Thompson brings a complete body
Pacific mourns sudden loss of Assistant Basketball Coach Myke Scholl
University of the Pacific is saddened to announce the passing of Myke Scholl, who was entering his first season as an assistant coach with the men’s basketball program. Scholl was hired in April after spending the last 10 seasons at Long Beach State, including the last six as an associate head coach. He helped the program