After eight years on the men’s basketball staff at Ball State – including seven as associate head coach – Jason Grunkemeyer is taking a new position outside of college basketball. The long-time Cardinal staffer is moving to South Carolina to be boys basketball coach and director of student-athlete and coach development at Hilton Head Christian Academy in South
Crawford joins South Alabama Basketball Staff
University of South Alabama head men’s basketball coach Richie Riley announced Tuesday that Rodney Crawford has been hired as assistant coach. Crawford — who has gained experience as both a head and assistant coach over the past 15 years — joins the program after serving as director of player personnel at Cincinnati the last two
REPORT: Central Connecticut to hire Sellers
I can confirm multiple reports, including one from the Connecticut Post, that Fairfield assistant Patrick Sellers will be named as the new head basketball coach at Central Connecticut. The other finalists have been informed of the decision, and the official announcement is expected later this afternoon. Sellers is a 1991 Central Connecticut alum, and served
Bland named Assistant MBB Coach at University of Sioux Falls
Spenser Bland, who has invaluable coaching experience in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and at the prep level, has been named assistant coach by University of Sioux Falls Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Johnson. “We are extremely excited to add a great young coach and person in Spenser Bland,” said Johnson, a 13-year head coach
OFFICIAL: Burke named Head Basketball Coach at Chowan University
Chowan University and Chowan Athletics announced on Monday afternoon the hiring of Rob Burke as the fifth head men’s basketball coach in program history. “I am truly excited about the future of Chowan University basketball,” stated Chowan University President Dr. Kirk E. Peterson. “I am excited to return back to Bob Burke Court and watch basketball next year. Welcome home.” “This is
Texas A&M Corpus Christi Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Ralph Davis and Jim Shaw have been named as assistant men’s basketball coaches at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Ralph Davis Davis arrives at The Island University after spending the last three seasons at New Mexico. He also served at New Mexico Military Institute as the Broncos head coach. “I’m very pleased to have Ralph on staff.
Luke Murray added to UConn MBB Staff
UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley has announced the hiring of Luke Murray as assistant coach, pending the completion of the university’s employee onboarding process. Murray brings 13 years of college coaching experience with him to Storrs, including two stints under Coach Hurley at his previous head coaching positions at Wagner and Rhode Island. Most recently, Murray
Cotton named Associate Head Coach at Austin Peay
The first member of a talented coaching staff being put together by Austin Peay State University head men’s basketball coach Nate James has been announced, with Michael Cotton joining the program as associate head coach. A veteran across the collegiate landscape, Cotton has spent over a decade climbing the collegiate ranks after a decorated collegiate career which
D2 DIRT: Burke named Head Coach at Chowan University (NC)
Rob Burke has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Chowan College. The former UNCW interim head coach played at Chowan for his father Bob, who was the long-time head coach there (and has the court named after him). Rob spent last season at Colorado College, and has also worked at Georgia
Indiana State Basketball Staff Update
First-year Indiana State head basketball coach Josh Schertz announced the addition of Zak Boisvert and Matt Cline to his staff Monday. Boisvert (pronounced Bo-Vair) will serve as an assistant coach while Cline will serve as special assistant to the head coach. “I am beyond excited to work alongside both Zak and Matt. While players are the
Clemson responds to allegations against Brad Brownell
The Clemson University athletics department has looked into allegations of verbal abuse by head basketball coach Brad Brownell, which were alleged in a social media post by the father of walk on O’Neil McBride. According to a statement released last night by a CU spokesperson, “Athletics administrators were made aware of an interaction that took
St. Joe’s (ME) assistant Ryan Rogers passes away
OBITUARY FROM DIGNITYMEMORIAL.COM: It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing from this life to the next of Ryan Conner Rogers, surrounded by his adoring family and girlfriend in the comfort of his childhood home in Falmouth. Ry left this world to be with The Lord on April 23, 2021 at the age