Samford University head men’s basketball coach Bucky McMillan announced the addition of Zach Gillion to his staff on Thursday, Aug. 12. Gillion, a highly successful high school and amateur coach from south Florida, replaces Gerald Gillion, who recently was named head coach at Chicago State University. “We are very excited about the addition of Zach Gillion
Former URI Assistant Boswell named Head Coach at The MacDuffie School
The MacDuffie School has hired Tyron Boswell as Director of Basketball and Head Coach of the prep program. Boswell comes to Granby after spending three seasons as an assistant coach and one as director of basketball operations at the University of Rhode Island under Dan Hurley (UCONN) finishing 51-18 and winning an A-10 Conference Championship. Boswell was instrumental
Purdue Northwest adds Aldridge as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Head Coach Boomer Roberts recently announced the hiring of Kendall Aldridge as assistant coach for the Purdue Northwest men’s basketball program. Aldridge will also serve as Facilities & Events Coordinator in the PNW Athletics Department. The PNW men’s basketball program has improved its win total in each of the past three seasons under Coach Roberts.
Ayala named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Talladega College
Talladega College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Wright announced the hiring of Steve Ayala as an Assistant Coach. “I am extremely excited to have Coach Ayala join our staff,” said Coach Wright. “I love the passion and energy he will bring to our program. He is an outstanding person that has really paid his dues
Hawaii Men’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Hawai’i men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot announced the promotion of three staff members for the upcoming season. John Montgomery has been elevated to associate head coach, while Dominic Drury becomes the director of basketball operations and Gibson Johnson the director of player development. Montgomery enters his seventh season with the Rainbow Warriors and
Elon adds Gillespie to Men’s Basketball staff
On Wednesday, Aug. 11, Elon University Athletics and head coach Mike Schrage announced the addition of Noel Gillespie to the men’s basketball staff. “As we continue to grow our program, I wanted to hire someone who could add a different kind of experience and a fresh perspective to all we do,” Schrage began. “Noel certainly does that especially with
Simon signs contract extension at Southern Utah
Southern Utah University and Director of Athletics Debbie Corum have announced that reigning Big Sky Coach of the Year Todd Simon has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2026-27 season. “It is with excitement that we were able to extend Coach Simon’s contract to keep him at SUU as long as possible. Not
URI promotes McCloskey to Special Assistant to the Head Coach
Ryan McCloskey has been promoted to the role of Special Assistant to the Head Coach with the Rhode Island Men’s Basketball program. Head Coach David Cox said McCloskey earned the promotion through hard work and productivity behind the scenes with the team. “Ryan is an invaluable asset for our team,” Cox said. “His understanding of
Cleveland named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Los Angeles Southwest College
Mt. San Jacinto assistant coach Mack Cleveland has been hired as the head coach at Los Angeles Southwest. With over 21 years of college coaching experience, Cleveland has coached at both the community college and professional level. In addition to coaching at MSJC, Cleveland served as the head coach and general manager of the Laredo
Sloan named Interim Head Basketball Coach at D2 West Virginia Wesleyan
Derek Sloan has been named as the interim head coach of the West Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball program, WVWC Athletic Director Randy Tenney announced.. Sloan spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach on previous Wesleyan head coach Nick Patella’s staff. In 2018, Sloan served as an assistant basketball coach at Culver Military Academy in
Taylor named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Chris Jans‘ group of assistant coaches once again includes a trio of individuals. The Aggies’ fifth-year head men’s basketball coach announced Tuesday that Dominique Taylor has agreed to join Jans’ staff as an assistant coach for the 2021-22 season and beyond. “We are thrilled that Dominique has decided to join our men’s basketball staff,” Jans
Brunt elevated to Associate Head Coach at VCU
Jamal Brunt, entering his fourth year as a member of the VCU Basketball staff, has been elevated to associate head coach, Rams’ Head Coach Mike Rhoades announced Tuesday. Brunt had served as an assistant coach under Rhoades since his arrival prior to the 2018-19 season. As the team’s “defensive coordinator”, Brunt has helped the Rams construct