Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball coach Dan Engelstad has announced the addition of assistant coach Justin Burrell to the coaching staff. “Having coached Justin during his time at Holy Cross, I know firsthand how committed he is to the game of basketball and how he operates as a leader,” said Engelstad. “Justin is smart, he
Jackson named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cowley College
Former Cowley College assistant coach Donnie Jackson is returning to the school after being named the 21st head coach in the history of the Tiger men’s basketball program. Jackson was highly sought after by a number of schools following a stellar eight-year run as head coach at Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa. Jackson is no stranger to
Mann named Head Basketball Coach at Independence CC
Independence Community College (ICC) announced today that Justin Mann is named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach of the Pirates. Mann replaces Bill Morosco, who is leaving the college to work for conference rival, Garden City Community College. Mann continues the program trajectory of the Indy Pirates, after serving as Associate Head Coach for the
Bradley named new Head Basketball Coach at Northwest Tech (KS)
Northwest Tech has named Jay Bradley to serve as the 4th men’s basketball coach in the program’s history. Bradley, a Wichita KS native, will return to the sunflower state as the Mavericks work to build a competitive team in a dominant KJCCC Jayhawk Conference. “We are looking forward to welcoming Coach Bradley to the Northwest
Castagna named Assistant Basketball Coach at Siena
Siena Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello has announced the hiring of Bobby Castagna as an assistant coach. The Brooklyn, New York native brings a wealth of experience with him to Loudonville, having spent more than four decades at both the collegiate and professional athletics levels, including the past 19 years as an NBA scout with
Spradlin inks contract exrension at Morehead State
After leading the Morehead State men’s basketball program to national prominence in 2020-21 with an Ohio Valley Conference championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, the commitment to the future of the program has been solidified with a contract extension for head coach Preston Spradlin. The extension will keep Spradlin as the Eagles’ head coach through the
Saint Louis assistant coach Ford Stuen passes away
Ford Stuen, a member of the Saint Louis University men’s basketball staff for the past five seasons, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Stuen, 29, came to SLU as Director of Player Development in 2016. He served in that role for three years before being promoted to assistant coach
TopConnect Announces Leadership Institute
TopConnect has announced the inaugural cohort of TopConnect Leadership Institute beginning May 18th. TopConnect (formerly Villa 7), originated in 2003 by then VCU Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander, identifies the top basketball assistant coaches and senior level athletics administrators in the country and provides them the necessary skills and relationships to assist them on their
Ponder elevated to Assistant Coach at UNCW
Director of Basketball Operations Craig Ponder has been elevated to assistant coach, UNCW Head Men’s Basketball Coach Takayo Siddle announced today. A standout for the Seahawks from 2011-16, Ponder returned to UNCW last season to serve on Siddle’s staff and helped the Seahawk head coach with all facets of the program, including travel, practice planning,
Dollar joins Cincinnati Basketball Staff
Chad Dollar has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati, Head Coach Wes Miller announced. “While building our staff I thought it was important to have a high level of experience among our assistant coaches. Hiring Chad Dollar gives us just that,” Miller said. “He has been coaching at the high major level of
Castleberry promoted to Associate Head Coach at The Citadel
Jack Castleberry, who has been a member of The Citadel’s basketball staff for the last five seasons, has been elevated to Associate Head Coach and will continue in his role as the program’s Recruiting Coordinator as announced by Head Coach Duggar Baucom. Castleberry, who played at VMI between 2003-07, including under Baucom for his last two
Eastern Michigan Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Eastern Michigan University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Heath announced a trio of coaching additions today, May 11, to finalize his staff heading into the 2021-22 season. The Eagles will welcome Bob Simon, Shawn Trice, and Drew Denisco as the assistant coaches of the men’s basketball program. Simon, an EMU alum, possesses more than 25