After leading the Red Storm to its best finish in BIG EAST play in more than half a decade, Head Coach Mike Anderson has received a contract extension from St. John’s University that will keep the 2021 BIG EAST Coach of the Year in New York through at least the 2026-27 season. “We are excited to
Cooper named MBB Chief of Staff at Texas Tech
Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams has announced the hiring of Rick Cooper as the Red Raider Basketball program’s Chief of Staff. Cooper arrives at Tech after working as the athletic director at Wayland Baptist University since 2014 following an illustrious coaching career where he earned 546 victories as the head coach at WBU and
Daily Dirt – 5/13/21
A few things that I’ve heard… Cole Dewey, who resigned as the head coach at Garden City CC (KS) a few weeks ago is now confirmed to be headed to Texas A&M Corpus Christi as an assistant. The official announcement on his hiring will be made shortly. Dewey spent the 2020-21 season at GCCC, and
Lincoln Memorial names Kelly as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Recently named Lincoln Memorial University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeremiah Samarrippas has tabbed Tyler Kelly as the program’s newest assistant coach, the athletic department announced Monday evening. A NCAA Division II national champion as a player, Kelly brings six years of collegiate coaching experience to Harrogate, including spending three seasons at the Division I level. “I’m
Burrell named Assistant Coach at The Mount
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