Last year soon after Star Wars: The Force Awakens was first being promoted I began to watch the first three Star Wars movies with my children. Not the first three but the GOOD “first three”. I refuse to ever gaze upon Jar Jar Binks again. I wanted to get caught up to speed with Skywalker,
Dana Altman Inks 7-year, $18.45 Millon Deal at Oregon
After leading the Oregon men’s basketball team to an unprecedented six consecutive 20-win seasons and four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, University of Oregon head coach Dana Altman has been rewarded with a new seven-year contract totaling $18.45 million that will extend him through the 2022-23 season. Included in those NCAA appearances are an Elite Eight
Nate Edick Joins Merchant Marine Basketball Staff
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy men’s basketball Interim Head Coach Dennis Kazimir announced that Nate Edick will join the Mariner staff before the upcoming 2016-17 season. “I am inspired and very grateful to be joining the men’s basketball program here at the United States Merchant Marine Academy,” said Edick. “I want to thank Athletic Director Mo
John Mullane Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Mt. Ida College
John Mullane will join the Mount Ida College men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, aiding Head Coach Ben Davis in all aspects of the program for the 2016-17 season. Before joining the staff, John attended Elmira College from 2012 to 2016 located in the Southern Tier of New York State. There he received his
Ivy League Dirt: Brown set to add New Director of Basketball Operations
I have heard from great sources that Brown University will name Brendan Smith as their new Director of Basketball Operations. He will replace former DBO John Mariano who departed the staff last month. Smith had spent the past three seasons as an assistant to legendary head coach Herb Magee at Philadelphia University. Before that, he
Former Tennessee Head Coach Donnie Tyndall Joins Raptors NBA D-League staff
Raptors 905, the NBA Development League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, announced that Donnie Tyndall has been named as an assistant coach on head coach Jerry Stackhouse’s coaching staff. Tyndall served as a college head coach for 10 seasons, where he averaged 21.6 wins per year and holds a Division I record of 186-118 (.612).
Chris Thompson Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology
The Stevens Institute of Technology men’s basketball program has announced Chris Thompson as its new assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. Thompson comes from Stevens after a season on the staff of fellow Empire 8 institution Elmira College. “I am happy to welcome Chris to the program, he’s a high character, high energy type of
HOT: Coaching Change Made at IU Northwest
Indiana University Northwest announced the appointment of Javier Heridia as head coach of the Men’s NAIA Division II RedHawks basketball team. Heridia assumes the role of head coach from Executive Athletic Director / Head Basketball coach Kristofer Schnatz who is leaving Indiana University Northwest to become the director of athletics at the State University of
Goucher College Men’s Basketball Announces Additions to Coaching Staff for 2016-2017 Season
Goucher College head men’s basketball coach Tom Rose has finalized his coaching staff for the 2016-17 season with the hiring of two new assistant coaches, Rick Landers and Kevin Selby. They join Steve Bageant, who begins his second season as the graduate assistant coach, and Ralph Burley, an assistant coach who has been with the
BREAKING: Anthony Stewart Officially Named Head Basketball Coach at UT Martin
The University of Tennessee at Martin athletics department has removed the interim tag and officially tabbed Anthony Stewart as its head men’s basketball coach, interim athletics director Kevin McMillan announced today. Stewart, 46, had been serving on an interim basis since being promoted from associate head coach on April 21. Stewart is the 10th head
Winona State Head Basketball Coach Todd Eisner to Miss Beginning of Season
According to a report by the Winona Daily News, Winona State head basketball coach Todd Eisner will miss the beginning of the season due to a health issue. Eisner will have outpatient surgery today at the Mayo Clinic for an undisclosed issue that has deteriorated since practice started. Eisner told the Daily News, “I’ve been
Blake Molden Rounds out Green Mountain College Men’s Basketball Staff
Green Mountain College men’s basketball head coach Ben Davis has announced the addition of new assistant coach Blake Molden to his staff for the 2016-17 season. “We are very excited to add a coach of Coach Molden’s character to our staff,” said Davis. “He is a great leader and role model both on and off