First year North Texas men’s basketball head coach Daniyal Robinson on Wednesday hired veteran coach Kwanza Johnson to his staff as an assistant coach. Johnson joins the Mean Green after two seasons on Robinson’s staff at Cleveland State and with over 25 years of division one coaching experience. In his coaching career Johnson has won eight conference
Hernandez named Men’s Basketball GM at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young announced that Nelson Hernandez will be joining the Hokies as the program’s general manager. Hernandez arrives in Blacksburg from West Virginia, where he served as the director of player personnel/recruiting last season. Hernandez has deep recruiting ties and will be an invaluable asset as Tech prepares to move into this next
Former Louisville standout DeJuan Wheat takes over at Simmons College (KY)
After four years as an assistant at IU Southeast, DeJuan Wheat is returning home to take over as head coach at Simmons College. The Louisville native and former U of L standout steps into the role previously held by Tony Branch, another Cardinal great. Wheat began his college coaching career under Wiley Brown at IU
REPORT: Charlie Ward to be named Head Basketball Coach at FAMU
According to a Jon Rothstein post, FAMU is expected to hire Charlie Ward as their head men’s basketball coach. The school’s Board of Trustees has a 3pm ET meeting on Wednesday, and there’s a contract approval for a new men’s basketball coach on the agenda. Ward, the 1993 Heisman winner at Florida State, played over
Iseman named Head Basketball Coach at D2 South Dakota Mines
South Dakota Mines is ushering in a new era of Hardrocker basketball with the appointment of Michael Iseman as the head men’s basketball coach. Mines Athletics Director David Crum recently announced the hire, citing Iseman’s professionalism, presence and clearly articulated vision for the future of Hardrocker basketball. “Coach Iseman is a leader ready to elevate the program
Miller departs D3 Trine; Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Central Michigan
Brooks Miller, who led Trine University to its first NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship, has been named associate head coach at NCAA Division I Central Michigan University. Miller will join the staff of Andy Bronkema, who was announced as the Chippewas’ head coach on April 14. “There are so many people to thank for the
Charlton Young named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Miami
University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jai Lucas announced Tuesday that he has hired Charlton Young as associate coach. Young, a Miami native, brings almost three decades of Division I coaching experience to the Hurricanes basketball program. He has been a part of nine NCAA Tournaments and two regular-season conference titles, while coaching 15 NBA Draft
Payne named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Allen University
Following a national coaching search, Allen University announced Tuesday that Andre Payne will become the new head coach of the school’s men’s basketball program. A proven leader with more than 25 years of experience as both an administrator and college coach, Payne has achieved more than 200 wins at various levels of coaching. Payne arrives
Carroll named Head Basketball Coach at Lipscomb
Kevin Carroll, a coaching veteran known for transforming basketball programs, has been named the new head coach of the Lipscomb University men’s basketball program, Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson announced today. Carroll returns to Lipscomb after leading Trevecca Nazarene University for the last two seasons to record-breaking success in NCAA Division II, including the most wins in program
D3 DIRT: NYU’s Klatsky headed to Florida
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) This one has been making the rounds for a while, but I can now confirm that NYU head coach Dave Klatsky will become an assistant at Florida. Klatsky has been texting guys in the coaching community today informing them of his move. Klatsky has gone 68-16 (.810) in his three seasons
Eatmon returns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Shelton State
Shelton State Community College Athletics announced the return of Joe Eatmon as the men’s head basketball coach. Eatmon returns after a three-year hiatus during which he served as the College’s Dean of Community Relations. Eatmon stepped away from the court with an 182-39 (.821) career record, going 83-14 in Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) play.
Young steps away at Ohio Northern; Tropf elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Ohio Northern University’s men’s basketball program will be passing the torch to a new leader. To build upon the momentum established under coach Neal Young, ONU assistant coach Jon Tropf has been named the Polar Bears’ new head coach. Young announced he will be leaving the program and basketball to pursue a new career. “ONU