Tennessee Tech head men’s basketball coach Steve Payne made the final additions to his coaching staff recently, announcing the promotion of Gus Fraley and hiring of Melvin Scott to round out the coaching roster for 2017-18. Fraley, who spent the previous four seasons as Tech’s director of basketball operations, will step up into the role
Brendan Mullins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois State
Brendan Mullins, a suburban Chicago native who most recently worked as an assistant men’s basketball coach at UIC for two seasons, is staying in-state to serve as Illinois State’s new assistant coach, head coach Dan Muller announced Friday. “I have gotten to know Brendan while on the road recruiting over the past few years, and
Rusty Elmore Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Moberly Area CC
The Moberly Area Community College Men’s Basketball Team has announced the hiring of Rusty Elmore as Assistant Coach. Elmore is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and received his Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University. He has compiled an impressive record as an Assistant Coach at the collegiate level starting with Lindsey Wilson College where he served
Monmouth, King Rice Agree to new Five-Year Contract
Monmouth University Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Marilyn McNeil announced Friday that MU and Head Men’s Basketball Coach King Rice agreed to a new five-year contract, securing his time on the Hawks’ sidelines through the 2021-22 season. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to lead the Monmouth program for five more years,” said
UCF Extends Dawkins Through 2023 Season
Following an impressive first year in Orlando, UCF head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has signed a contract extension to be in Black and Gold through the year 2023. “I’m very thankful to [Athletics Director] Dr. Daniel J. White, [Deputy AD] Dr. Eric A. Wood and President John C. Hitt for their continued support of
Krzyzewski to Undergo Knee Replacement Surgery; DR Trip Canceled
Duke head men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will undergo total knee replacement surgery on his right knee this weekend at Duke University Hospital. To ensure Krzyzewski’s complete and thorough recovery from the procedure, Duke has canceled its scheduled exhibition trip to the Dominican Republic. Krzyzewski’s surgery will be performed by Michael P. Bolognesi, M.D., joint
Nevada’s Dupree Headed to Milwaukee Bucks as a Scout
Back on July 27th, Nevada announced that assistant coach Ronald Dupree had accepted a job in the NBA, but the team Dupree will be working for and his position within that organization would be made known at a later date. It has now been officially announced that Dupree has been hired as a scout by
HOT: Bell Retires From Coaching Post, Hellenthal Named Head Coach at Quincy University
Quincy University vice president of intercollegiate athletics Marty Bell announced Thursday (Aug. 10) that he is retiring as men’s basketball head coach and will focus solely on running the University’s athletic department. Assistant coach Ryan Hellenthal has been promoted to the top spot, becoming the program’s 15th head coach. Bell spent 14 seasons on the
Southwestern College Promotes Tim Miser to Associate Head Basketball Coach
Southwestern College Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Matt O’Brien, has announced the promotion of Tim Miser to Associate Head Coach. Miser is entering his eighth season as an assistant coach with the men’s basketball program at Southwestern College, and has been instrumental in the growth and development of the program into a perennial contender in the
Graceland University Basketball Staff Update
Graceland University head men’s basketball coach Craig Doty has announced the hiring of AJ Gordon and the promotion of Cory Hoff. Gordon comes to Graceland by way of Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa where he has been an assistant coach the past two seasons. Despite Simpson having a 17-59 record in the three seasons prior
Jared Lyons Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Prairie View A&M
Jared Lyons has been named assistant coach for Prairie View A&M men’s basketball. Lyons, who played one season at the University of Houston (2005-06), has been an assistant basketball coach on the high school, junior college, and collegiate level. Last season he was an assistant coach at Jacksonville College, assisting with game strategies, practice plans,
David Lewis Promoted to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Angelo State
Angelo State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Cinco Boone has promoted David Lewis to associate head coach Thursday morning. The promotion comes after the pair has led the Rams to a 42-19 record, a NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance, and two conference tournament championship game appearances over the past two seasons. The duo has also turned out