Stephen Galgano has joined the Marshall men’s basketball staff as a graduate manager. Prior to joining the Marshall family, he spent a year at Bryant University where he was a volunteer special assistant to the head coach. Galgano spent four years as a student manager for the men’s basketball program at the University of Delaware, where
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Mayes named Head Basketball Coach at Lyon College
Lyon College Director of Athletics Kevin Jenkins has announced the hiring of Rodney Mayes as the new head coach of the Lyon College men’s basketball team. Mayes is now the 17th head coach in program history. “We are thrilled to welcome Rodney and his family into the Lyon family,” said Jenkins. “His energy and passion make
DeAtley promoted to Head Assistant Coach at D2 Lynn U
Lynn University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Price has promoted Nick DeAtley to Head Assistant Coach. DeAtley joined the Fighting Knights as a Graduate Assistant in 2018. In that season, Lynn finished 25-7 overall and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The following season, DeAtley was brought in as a Volunteer Assistant Coach.
Iuzzolino Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris University Pat Gallagher Head Men’s Basketball Coach Andrew Toole announced Tuesday that Mike Iuzzolino has been promoted to associate head coach. Iuzzolino, a native of Altoona, Pa., is in his sixth season with the Colonials in 2021-22. “We’re excited to promote Mike to associate head coach,” Toole said. “His tireless work ethic over
Hepker Joins MNU Men’s Basketball Staff
MNU Director of Athletics Todd Garrett has announced the hiring of Adam Hepker as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. The 2008 MNU graduate and 2013 Hall of Fame inductee was the point guard for three consecutive Fab 4s, including the 2007 National Championship team – where he was named Tournament Most Outstanding Player. He
Iowa Western names Doyle as new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Iowa Western Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chad Van Riessen announced the hiring today of Shane Doyle as the latest member of the Reivers’ coaching staff. Coach Doyle comes to Council Bluffs from Staten Island, NY where he has served as the Wagner College Men’s Basketball Director of Basketball Operations since July of 2018.
Tomlin joins Southwest Mississippi CC Men’s Basketball Staff
Southwest Mississippi Community College Basketball head coach Bryan Bender has announced Darius Tomlin will join his staff as an assistant coach. Tomlin — who has nearly a decade of experience in coaching — is thrilled to help lead the Bears beginning this fall. “I’m very excited about joining Coach Bender’s staff here at Southwest Mississippi,”
Lehigh assistant departs for job with Indiana Pacers
Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced the departure of Noel Hightower to the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Hightower, assistant coach since 2017, leaves for the Indianapolis NBA franchise and his responsibilities will include on-court player development assistance as well as video review. “We are very happy for Noel,” said Reed. “He is an aspiring
Gaines named Assistant Coach at Central State University
Kelvin Gaines has been named Central State University’s assistant men’s basketball coach as announced by CSU head coach Antonio O. Davis. “We are thrilled to have Coach Gaines on our staff,” Davis says. “With his knowledge of the game, ability to recruit and previous coaching experiences, Coach Gaines is a great addition to our program. As we prepare
Burrows tabbed to lead Men’s Basketball program at The W
Mississippi University for Women Director of Athletics Jennifer Claybrook has announced Dean Burrows as the University’s new head men’s basketball coach. Burrows comes to the Owls after serving as the head coach at Wesley College for the past six seasons and three more as an assistant in the program. “Dean Burrows brings to The W everything
Sarah Gayler named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Brescia U (KY)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) NAIA Brescia University (KY) has named Sarah Gayler as their new Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach. She the first woman ever to become a head men’s basketball coach in NAIA history. Gayler had spent the past two years working in basketball operations for the Milwaukee Bucks. She also
University of Saint Katherine Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The University of Saint Katherine has added three new faces to it’s men’s basketball staff. Joining the USK staff will be two new assistant coaches and a sport performance coach: Tyson Kygar, Martin Tombe, and Desean Berger. Kygar was a local San Diego player coming from El Capitan High School. He continued his education by