R.J. Evans, who has been a program assistant on the UofL men’s basketball staff since May, has been elevated to Acting Assistant Coach for the Cardinals. “R.J. is a very talented young coach with a great future,” said Interim Head Coach David Padgett. “He’s another member of our staff that has competed at a very
Sean Dixon Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville men’s basketball head coach Nick McDevitt has announced the promotion of Sean Dixon to Associate Head Coach. “Sean has been very involved with every aspect of our program since his arrival in Asheville four years ago and he has played a big role in our successes,” McDevitt said. “He’s a tireless recruiter and very gifted at on-court
Obering Added to UMary Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Former All-Northern Sun performer Jarod Obering is the newest addition to the University of Mary men’s basketball coaching staff, announce Marauders head coach Joe Kittell. Obering replaces former UMary assistant Josh Vaughan for the remainder of the 2017-18 season. Vaughan was named the Dickinson State University head coach earlier this month. A 2005 graduate of
Idaho Head Basketball Coach Don Verlin Receives Contract Extension
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a contract extension for University of Idaho men’s basketball head coach Don Verlin. Verlin’s contract is a four-year pact running through June 30, 2021. His previous deal had two years remaining. Under the new terms, Verlin can receive a bonus equal to 7.7 percent of his annual salary for
Cooper Neimand joins Lander University men’s basketball coaching staff
Cooper Neimand has joined the Lander men’s basketball program as an assistant coach, head men’s basketball coach Steve Roberts announced Thursday. Neimand joins the Bearcats following four seasons on the coaching staff at Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, N.C.. He replaces Jarred Jackson who left the program this summer to take a graduate assistant
OFFICIAL: Greg Paulus Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisville
Greg Paulus, who has worked on the basketball staffs at Ohio State and Navy a combined seven years, has been named an assistant basketball coach at the University of Louisville under Interim Coach David Padgett. “Greg is a very valuable addition to our staff,” Padgett said. “He will bring a wealth of knowledge from many
REPORT: Greg Paulus to be named Interim Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisville
According to a report by Jeff Greer of the Louisville Courier-Journal, Louisville acting head coach David Padgett will add Greg Paulus to his staff as an interim assistant basketball coach. Paulus had been on the staff at Ohio State since 2011, and was not retained when Chris Holtmann took over as the Buckeyes head coach
Southern Maine CC Names Richard DiFusco Assistant Basketball Coach
The Southern Maine Community College Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Richard DiFusco as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. DiFusco coached Maine high school basketball for more than 20 years; 15 years as the Varsity Girls Coach at Cape Elizabeth High School, five as the Varsity Boys Assistant at North Yarmouth Academy, and two returning
LSU-Alexandria Adds Tyler Sobey to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The final piece of the LSUA men’s basketball staff has been put into place as the Generals announced the hiring of Tyler Sobey as new assistant coach. Sobey, a native of Gilmer, Texas, come to Alexandria after spending time on the staff at the University of Arkansas serving as a student manager. During his time
REPORT: Miami Head Coach Jim Larranaga Receives Subpoena in FBI Probe
According to a report by Nathan Fenno of the Los Angeles Times, Miami coach Jim Larranaga has received a grand jury subpoena for texts, emails and other items in the college hoops bribery and corruption case. Fenno also went on to say that “Larranaga’s attorneys are adamant the coach, who wasn’t among the 10 men
Former Louisville Head Coach Rick Pitino Files Lawsuit Against Adidas
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Former Louisville coach Rick Pitino is suing Adidas and says the sportswear maker ”outrageously conspired” to funnel money to the family of a Cardinal recruit without his knowledge. Pitino’s lawsuit filed Tuesday comes a day after Louisville’s Athletic Association fired him for cause after acknowledging the program’s involvement in a national federal
Loyola University Chicago Names Jevon Mamon Director of Men’s Basketball Operations
Jevon Mamon, who possesses six years of head coaching experience at the high school level, has been named director of men’s basketball operations at Loyola University Chicago, seventh-year head coach Porter Moser announced today. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Jevon to our staff,” Moser said. “He is a long-time Chicago guy who has