Catching up on a bunch of things after watching Baylor blow the doors off of Gonzaga last night… Search firm updates: UMBC is using TurnkeyZRG. Central Michigan has hired DHR International. Keep an eye on the Rodney Terry to Texas rumors. Chip Brown from Horns 247 is reporting that this is done, and the UTEP
OFFICIAL: Valentine named head coach at Loyola Chicago
Drew Valentine, who has spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach at Loyola University Chicago, helping the team to three Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championships, two NCAA Tournament berths and a National Invitation Tournament appearance, has been named the 17th head coach in men’s basketball program history, it was announced tonight. Valentine will
REPORT: Tim Miles headed to San Jose State
According to multiple reports, including one from The Mountain West Wire, Tim Miles is set to be named as the next head coach at San Jose State. He would replace Jean Prioleau, who was released back in March. Miles had served as the head coach at Nebraska from 2012-19 (116-114), and has been out of
NAIA Oakland City U tabs French as Head Basketball Coach
The Oakland City University Administration has concluded a national search and has named Ken French as the new head coach of the Mighty Oaks men’s basketball team. Coach French comes to OCU having most recently been the coach of the University of Rio Grande. He spent 14 seasons as the men’s basketball head coach at
Adams to be named new Head Basketball Coach at Texas Tech
Texas Tech Associate Head Coach Mark Adams will replace Chris Beard as the Red Raiders new head basketball coach. TTU AD Kirby Holcutt Tweeted the following tonight: Adams is a Texas Tech alum who has been on the staff since 2016. Adams’ Coaching Experience Seasons, School, Position 1981-82, Clarendon College, Head Coach1983-87, Wayland Baptist, Head Coach1987-92, West
OFFICIAL: Ryan Odom named Head Coach at Utah State
Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Ryan Odom has been named the Aggies’ 20th head men’s basketball coach. In all, Odom is 126-81 (.609) in seven years as a head coach and has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience. “We are beyond excited to announce Ryan Odom as
George Mason adds Felton as Associate Head Coach
George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Kim English has announced that Dennis Felton will join his staff as associate head coach. Felton brings 13 years of head coaching experience to Fairfax, where he will play a critical role in helping English build his Patriot program. “Dennis is passionate, high-energy, successful and motivated. Those traits
Clark named Assistant Basketball Coach at Tennessee
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday that he has added Rod Clark to his staff as an assistant coach. A young and energetic rising star in the profession, Clark, 28, enters just his third season as a collegiate assistant in 2021-22. “We had an opportunity to be very selective in making this hire, and I
OFFICIAL: Oliver named Head Basketball Coach at ETSU
During a press conference held Monday afternoon inside Gordon Ball Court, East Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Scott Carter announced the hiring of Desmond Oliver as the new head coach of the ETSU men’s basketball program. Oliver, who spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee, becomes the 18th head coach in
UT Arlington elevates Young to Head Coach
A veteran on the UT Arlington men’s basketball sidelines for more than a decade, Greg Young has been named the ninth head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jim Baker announced Monday. A 35-year coaching veteran with deep Lone Star State roots, Young recently completed his 12th season with UTA in 2020-21, having served as
Dane Fife added to Indiana Basketball Staff
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that former Hoosier player and assistant coach Dane Fife will return to his alma mater and rejoin the IU staff. The Clarkston, Michigan native is back after spending the last 10 seasons on Tom Izzo’s staff at Michigan State, the last three as Associate Head Coach. “Dane
OFFICIAL: North Carolina names Hubert Davis as new Head Basketball Coach
To continue its storied men’s basketball tradition, The University of North Carolina is turning to a Tar Heel who has propelled that success both on the court and from the bench. Hubert Davis, who helped lead the Tar Heels to the 1991 Final Four as a sharpshooting guard, and to two Final Fours and a