I can confirm that recently hired Wofford assistant Lionel Chalmers has departed the Terriers staff and taken a job with the Orlando Magic. The former Xavier standout was officially hired by Mike Young back on September 5th after wrapping up his professional playing career. Chalmers was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 33rd
Dalip Bhatia and Matthew Johnston Added to St. Peter’s Men’s Basketball Staff
Saint Peter’s men’s basketball head coach John Dunne has announced the addition of Dalip Bhatia and Matthew Johnston to his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Bhatia rejoins Dunne’s staff as an Assistant Coach after departing for his alma mater, Rutgers University, in 2013. Johnston joins Dunne’s staff as the Coordinator of Basketball Operations and
Louisville Places Assistant Basketball Coaches Kenny Johnson and Jordan Fair on Administrative Leave
The University of Louisville released the following statement today regarding the status of Kenny Johnson and Jordan Fair, The University of Louisville has placed associate head men’s basketball coach Kenny Johnson and assistant men’s basketball coach Jordan Fair on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. “We are in the process of executing our due diligence as
Brandon Chappell Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lamar
Former Lamar University standout Brandon Chappell has been named an assistant coach announced LU head coach Tic Price Friday morning. Chappell replaces Brian Burton who left earlier this year to take a position with Fresno State. “I’ve known Brandon since his days playing at Lamar when I used to coach against him,” said Price. “He
UCLA’s Steve Alford Signs One-Year Contract Extension
UCLA has signed head men’s basketball coach Steve Alford to a one-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero. In 2016-17, his fourth year as the Bruins’ head coach, Alford guided UCLA to a 31-5 record and the program’s third NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance in
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Marshawn Norris Named Head Basketball Coach at Jackson College
Jackson College has welcomed Marshawn Norris, a Jackson-area native who played for Napoleon High, as the new head coach for men’s basketball. After graduating from Napoleon, Norris attended Mott Community College in Flint, where he played point guard on the basketball team. He transferred to Quincy University in Quincy, Ill., where he played for one
Louisville Assistant Basketball Coaches Still Employed, but “Not Active”
Louisville interim athletic director Vince Tyra held a press conference today, where he addressed the status of assistant basketball coaches Jordan Fair and Kenny Johnson. Tyra said that as of now, Fair and Johnson were still employed by the school, but “not active.” They have not attended practices or workouts since the college basketball corruption
Georgia Tech’s Pastner Extended Through 2022-23
Georgia Tech men’s basketball head coach Josh Pastner has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the Yellow Jackets through the 2022-23 season, Georgia Tech athletics announced on Wednesday. Pastner agreed to a six-year contract when he was named Georgia Tech’s 14th men’s basketball head coach on April 8, 2016. With the extension, six
Auburn Elevates Chad Prewett to Interim Assistant Basketball Coach
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl has promoted director of basketball operations Chad Prewett to interim assistant coach. Prewett fills the spot of Chuck Person who has been suspended without pay for his reported involvement with the current college basketball corruption scandal. Prewett was promoted to director of basketball operations in April 2017. He spent the
Grosodonia Named Head Basketball Coach at St. John Fisher College
The St. John Fisher College Athletics Department has announced that Mike Grosodonia II has been named the head coach of the men’s basketball program following the announcement that Rob Kornaker will step down after nearly two decades at the helm. “I would like to start by saying congratulations to Rob Kornaker on an unbelievable career,”
Dernbach Named Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Wisconsin-La Crosse
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Intercollegiate Athletics Department has named Kent Dernbach as its interim men’s basketball head coach for the 2017-18 season. He has served as associate head coach at UW-Stevens Point since 2011. Dernbach was the Pointers’ interim head coach for the last 13 games of the 2016-17 season, leading the team to