I have heard from multiple sources that Joe Price is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Central State University (OH). Price had been the head coach at CSU for the past six seasons, where he put together a record of 76-97 (.439). Last season, he led his team to a 17-13 (11-8)
NCAA D1 Council approves 11/25 Basketball start date
The Division I Council approved moving the first contest date in Division I men’s and women’s basketball to Nov. 25 for the 2020-21 season. No exhibition games or closed scrimmages will be allowed before that date. Moving the start date back from Nov. 10 is intended to have contests begin when at least three-quarters of
Former Wake Forest Video Coordinator headed to Southwest Mississippi
Corey Schmidt has joined the Southwest Mississippi men’s basketball program as a volunteer assistant coach. He comes to the team from Wake Forest University where he spent the 2019-20 season as video coordinator. The Nashville, TN, native, is a graduate of Belmont University with a B. S. degree in computer science and Master’s in Sport Management. Schmidt
Apetrei named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Lindsey Wilson College
Casey Apetrei has been hired as the next assistant coach of the Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball team, Head Coach Chris Starks announced on Wednesday. “I’m excited to be joining the staff here at Lindsey Wilson College,” Apetrei said. “The level of play in the Mid-South Conference is second to none and I am looking forward
Oklahoma State loses two basketball positions due to cuts
According to a report by Oklahoma State’s student run newspaper, The O’Colly, the Cowboys have lost two men’s basketball positions as a part of department wide personnel cuts in athletics The O’Colly received the names of the ten OSU athletics staffers who were laid off last week through an open records request. Men’s Basketball Special
Bay College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Bay College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Johnson announced the additions of Will Carter, Jacob Polfus, TJ Schlenvogt, & Zach Rose to his staff. Will Carter will be the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2020-2021 season. Carter comes to Bay College with a multitude of experience as both a player and as a coach.
Authier promoted to Associate Head Coach at Augustana (SD)
Augustana head men’s basketball coach Tom Billeter has announced the promotion of Collin Authier from assistant coach to associate head coach of the Vikings. “Collin has been an incredibly hard-working and loyal member of my staff for a number of years and has more than earned not only the title but the added responsibility associated with
College of Idaho Men’s Basketball Staff Update
College of Idaho head men’s basketball coach Colby Blaine recently announced changes to his staff – including the return of former Cascade Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Emanuel Morgan, as his top assistant. Morgan, a point-guard for the Yotes from 2013-17, returns to Caldwell after three seasons on the staff at Division II Western Oregon.
Augustana College (IL) names Sortillo Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
It never hurts to go with a proven winner and that is exactly what first-year Augustana head men’s basketball coach Steve Schafer did recently when he tabbed Dylan Sortillo to fill an open vacancy on the Vikings staff. Sortillo, a 2018 Augustana graduate, left quite a legacy when his collegiate career ended in the NCAA
Diener adds Young to Rockhurst Men’s Basketball Staff
Rockhurst Men’s Basketball head coach Drew Diener has announced the addition of Galen Young as an assistant coach for the Hawks. Young previously served two seasons as an assistant coach for the Lane College Dragons. “Galen is a great addition to our staff,” Diener said. “He comes highly recommended from every coach he has played
Little Rock’s Walker receives contract extension
Little Rock has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Darrell Walker, with the new deal running through the 2023-24 season. “Coach Walker has done a fantastic job bringing a talented and exciting group of young men together,” said Director of Athletics George Lee. “The future of Little Rock basketball is bright and we
JUCO DIRT: Lamar CC head coach set to take D1 job
I can confirm through multiple sources that NJCAA D1 Lamar Community College (CO) head coach Rian Stubbs has accepted an administrative spot on Chris Jans’ staff at New Mexico State. Stubbs had served as the head coach at LCC for the past three seasons where he compiled a 52-42 record. His best season came in