William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach Kevin Willard today announced his 2025-26 Villanova coaching staff. It includes six members of the group that led Maryland to 27 victories and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2024-25 along with a Villanova veteran who has served two stints with the Wildcats. Joining the Villanova staff from Maryland
Tennessee Martin Basketball Staff Update
University of Tennessee at Martin head basketball coach Jeremy Shulman has elevated assistant coacg Jawaan Holmes to the position of General Manager, and hired Drew Kelly as an assistant. JAWAAN HOLMES Shulman described Holmes as the perfect fit for the newly appointed position, which will specialize in a number of roles including roster management/evaluation, retention,
Niehaus promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at D3 Concordia (MN)
Concordia College (MN) head coach Tyler Bormann announced that assistant coach Cade Niehaus has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. “We’re thrilled to elevate Cade to the position of Associate Head Coach,” Bormann said. Cade’s impact on our program has been tremendous, and he is very deserving of this promotion on many levels. His fingerprints
Lipscomb adds Sfera as Assistant Basketball Coach
Lipscomb Men’s Basketball head coach Kevin Carroll announced the addition of Vic Sfera to the Men’s Basketball staff on Thursday. Sfera will serve as Assistant Coach. “Vic is the perfect fit for Lipscomb. His strong faith, ability to connect with everyone around him and keen understanding of how to effectively navigate the constantly-changing landscape of
Izzo named Co-Interim AD at Michigan State
Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., today announced that the university will make a change in Spartan Athletics and that Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Alan Haller is leaving MSU. “I’m grateful for Alan’s leadership since I joined the university and appreciate the success our programs have seen under his leadership,” Guskiewicz said.
Pedon receives contract extension at Illinois State
Following back-to-back seasons with strong improvement – including the 2025 College Basketball Invitational Title – Illinois State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pedon has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. The 22 wins from the 2024-25 season was the program’s most since the 2016-17 season, and the program’s first winning season since 2018-19. “I am
OFFICIAL: Argenal named Head Basketball Coach at UC Riverside
Gus Argenal, one of the most accomplished rising coaches in men’s college basketball, has been named the 12th head coach in UC Riverside men’s basketball history (ninth in its NCAA Division I era) after an extensive nationwide search led by Katy Young Staudt of TurnkeyZRG, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Wesley Mallette announced today Argenal is taking over
Former D1 Head Coach Brian Gregory named General Manager of Phoenix Suns
Brian Gregory has been named as the general manager of the Phoenix Suns. “Brian has been a valuable member of our front office, playing an integral role in drafting and developing our young players,” said Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns. “I am excited for him to step in to the role of general manager. He
Ashton Hopp named Men’s Basketball Director of Operations at Arkansas State
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Thursday the hiring of Ashton Hopp to his 2025-26 staff as Director of Operations. Hopp – who joins her husband Zachary Hopp on the A-State staff – comes to Jonesboro after spending the previous three seasons on the Ole Miss women’s basketball staff, including this past year as
Furr named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Barry University
Justin Furr returns to Barry University as the head men’s basketball coach after spending the last seven seasons as an NCAA Division I assistant at Florida Gulf Coast and Indiana State, director of athletics Dr. Scott Smith announced today. “This is an exciting day for the BarryU men’s basketball program,” Smith said. “Justin was a huge part of
Duke hires Evan Bradds as Assistant Basketball Coach
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced on Thursday the hiring of Evan Bradds as an assistant coach, bringing a strong background in player development and NBA coaching experience to the Blue Devils’ staff. Bradds joins Duke after serving as an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz, where he was hired in 2022 by head coach Will Hardy.
Former Minnesota assistant Kemp takes over as Head Basketball Coach at MSU Moorhead
MSU Moorhead has announced that Jason Kemp will become the 15th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Kemp has been in the coaching profession for over 20 years, beginning with MSUM in 2004. “It is with great excitement that I accept the opportunity to be the next Head Coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead. I