Fort Valley State University’s Vice President for Advancement and Interim Athletics Director Anthony Holloman today announced the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Samuel Jackson, effective September 30, 2018. Jackson informed university officials of his decision on Tuesday morning. “After visiting with my family, I made a decision to devote time to critical family issues
Dayton State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Brock Morris, Daytona State College Head Men’s Basketball Coach announced the hiring of Chad Donley, Justin Mann, and Adeel Sahibzada to the roles of assistant coach. “We are extremely excited to add these three great coaches to our inaugural staff.” Said Coach Morris. “They each bring unique experiences to their respective positions and will be
Jones Receives New Four-Year Contract at Old Dominion
Old Dominion has signed Jeff Jones to a four-year contract that will keep the veteran basketball coach at the University at least through 2021-22. Jones received a raise of about $50,000 per year over the original deal he signed in 2014 and will be among the three highest-paid coaches in Conference USA, according to Dr.
Lindsey Named Assistant Basketball Coach at St. Edward’s University
Trey Lindsey, a 2015 graduate and two-year starter and captain at St. Edward’s University, has been announced as the assistant men’s basketball coach for the Hilltoppers by Head Coach Andre Cook. Lindsey was the assistant men’s basketball coach at Loyola University New Orleans for one season where he helped guide the Wolf Pack to a
Daily Dirt – 8/23/18
Some things that I’ve heard… Murray State video coordinator Cody Cohen will become an assistant coach at Palm Beach State (FL). He had spent the past two seasons on the Racers staff, and served as a graduate assistant at Florida Atlantic before that. I have heard that Coastal Carolina special assistant Daniel Waln has become
Getter Named Director of Recruiting/Player Development at Virginia
Kyle Getter has been named director of recruiting/player development for the Virginia men’s basketball program, three-time National Coach of the Year Tony Bennett announced. Getter joins the Cavaliers after serving the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Liberty under former UVA associate head coach Ritchie McKay. The Flames went 43-29 over the past
Liberty Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Liberty men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay announced the hiring of Kevin Anderson, joining the program as an assistant coach. In addition, McKay has promoted Brad Soucie to associate head coach for the Flames. “I remember watching Kevin as a player and how much I appreciated his game. I admire what he was and is
Brian Dutcher Inks Extension Through 2022-23 at San Diego State
San Diego State men’s basketball head coach Brian Dutcher has signed a contract extension that will keep him on The Mesa through the 2022-23 season. The extension comes five months after Dutcher led the Aztecs to the program’s Mountain West-leading 11th conference title and to the NCAA tournament. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity
Kohnke Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Millsaps College
Sam Kohnke has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Millsaps College. Kohnke was a member of the Millsaps men’s basketball team the last two seasons after transferring from Loyola University in New Orleans. During his 2017-18 senior season, he was named the Majors’ team captain and played in all 26 games, averaging
John Wardenburg Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Southern Utah
Southern Utah University head men’s basketball coach Todd Simon has announced the promotion of John Wardenburg to Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2018-19 season. Wardenburg has served on Simon’s staff both seasons in Cedar City as an Assistant Coach. He was hired in May of 2016. “Coach Wardenburg has been a tremendous leader for
Dale Layer Named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams has announced that Dale Layer has been hired as special assistant to the head coach. Though new to the Hokies, Layer and Williams have a long history of working together, including stops at Colorado State and Marquette. This will be the third time the two coaches have
Michael Prather Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Louisiana College
Louisiana College Athletic Director and men’s basketball Head Coach Reni Mason announced today the hiring of Michael Prather as assistant men’s basketball coach. Prather, who spent last season as an assistant at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., is no stranger to the American Southwest Conference and the style of play and athletes that compete within