Fairfield University has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Jay Young: Fairfield University announced today that Jay Young, the University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach, has stepped down from his position and will be leaving the University. We would like to thank Coach Young for his dedication and contributions to
JUCO NEWS: Howard College adds Hicklin as Assistant Basketball Coach
Jonathan Hicklin has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Howard College (TX). Hicklin started his playing career at NCAA D1 James Madison University and later transferred to NCAA D2 Winston-Salem University. During Hicklin’s career with the Rams he would help them win the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association regular season Championship
Burns named Assistant Basketball Coach at Saint Rose
The College of Saint Rose has announced that Elijah Burns has been named assistant coach of the men’s basketball program. “We’ve been very fortunate over the years to have had many talented assistant coaches. I could not be more excited to add Elijah Burns to that list as we introduce him as our new full
UCF promotes Witherspoon to Assistant Basketball Coach
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins announced the promotion of Ben Witherspoon to assistant coach, following the NCAA’s coaching limit increase. “We’re happy to announce Ben’s promotion to assistant coach,” said head coach Johnny Dawkins. “He has worked extremely hard and has made a big impact in the film room and in our on-court
Woodall named Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisiana Monroe
ULM head men’s basketball coach Keith Richard announced the recent addition of Christopher Woodall as assistant coach. Woodall comes to ULM from Southeastern, where he was the recruiting coordinator and in charge of player development for the Lions for the 2022-23 season. He spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Jackson State from 2018-22, in his hometown of
Patten joins Carroll College Basketball staff
Carroll Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ryan Lundgren has announced the final addition to his 2023 coaching staff. Connor Patten will join the Saints on the sidelines in 2023 as an assistant on the Men’s Basketball Staff. Connor Patten is a Utah native, who was born in Salt Lake City. He attended American Heritage South Jordan High
South Georgia State Basketball Staff Update
South Georgia State has added Kevin WIliams and James “Jay-Bird” Medlock to their men’s basketball staff. KEVIN WILLIAMS Williams joins the Hawks’ staff after spending one season with the Augusta University Jags. At AU he was an assistant coach for a team that won the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Title. Before winning a championship at
Indiana State’s Schertz extended though 2027-28
Indiana State University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Josh Schertz have agreed to a contract extension that will keep Schertz in the Blue and White through the 2027-28 season. “Coach Schertz has made a positive impact on our men’s basketball program at Indiana State since his arrival two years ago. Off the court, he is a positive
NAIA NEWS: McSorley promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Southwestern College
Southwestern College Assistant Coach Jimmy McSorley has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. McSorley is entering his 5th season at Southwestern College The 2023-24 season marks Jimmy McSorley’s 5th season on the Southwestern College men’s basketball coaching staff, and his second as the team’s lead assistant. McSorley’s responsibilities have continued to grow during his time
Veteran Bridgewater State assistant Mike Donovan announces retirement
There was an opening for an assistant coach on the Bridgewater State men’s basketball staff in the spring of 1997. Peter Kelley, who had held that position with the Bears, had been hired to run the program at Framingham State, so Bridgewater State head coach Joe Farroba was on the lookout for a replacement. The job wound
Whitley promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Norfolk State
Norfolk State men’s basketball head coach Robert Jones announced Tuesday the promotion of NSU alum Steven Whitley to assistant coach. Whitley, entering his third year on the Spartans’ staff in 2023-24, was the team’s director of basketball operations for the last two seasons. A former Norfolk State star on the court, Whitley has transitioned seamlessly to the sidelines over the
Luján-Flores added to Eastern New Mexico Basketball Staff
Eastern New Mexico Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brent Owen has brought Rio Rancho, N.M. native César Luján-Flores to the coaching staff. He began with the Greyhounds in September 2023. “César is an energetic, driven, intelligent, and organized man who has spent the last four years learning what it takes to win in college basketball,” said head coach Brent