University of New Mexico head basketball coach Craig Neal has named Lamont Smith, most recently an assistant at the University of Washington, to be Associate Head Coach. Smith brings with him a deep resume’ with 14 years of Division I coaching experience, almost all of it in the west. "Lamont is a great addition to
OFFICIAL: Osbourne to Kentucky Wesleyan
Happy Osborne, former head coach at NAIA powerhouse Georgetown College for 15 years, has been named the 22nd head men’s basketball coach in the 103-year history of the sport at eight-time NCAA Division II Champion Kentucky Wesleyan College, according to Director of Athletics David Williams. “We are honored that Happy Osborne has agreed to lead
UMSL’s Tappmeyer resigns
University of Missouri-St. Louis Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Tappmeyer has announced his resignation. “At this stage of my career, I feel like it’s just time to step away,” said Tappmeyer. “I’ve had a great experience at UMSL and this is not about the program or taking another job. I am extremely blessed for the
Carroll U’s Buchanan to Drake
David Buchanan has resigned as Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletic Advancement at Carroll University to become the Director of Basketball Operations at Drake University, announced Joe Baker, Director of Athletics at Carroll. Buchanan compiled a record of 63-37, including 43-27 in the Midwest Conference, in four seasons as the Pioneers head coach.
Fancher Joins UNCW Staff
UNCW men’s basketball coach Buzz Peterson added his second assistant coach in as many weeks on Tuesday when former Appalachian State head coach Houston Fancher joined the Seahawk coaching staff. Fancher, 47, has worked at Tennessee the last four seasons, including the last two years as Director of Basketball Operations for the Volunteers. He is
Palm Beach Atlantic Hires Coach
Palm Beach Atlantic University Director of Athletics Carolyn Stone announced on Tuesday, April 23, that David Balza has been named head coach for the men’s Division II basketball program. A veteran collegiate coach with more than 20 years of experience, Balza will officially begin his duties in May. Balza has spent a majority of his
Matt Brady Gets 4-year Extension
James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne announced Tuesday that head coach Matt Brady has signed a new contract as leader of the men’s basketball program. The deal extends Brady’s commitment to JMU through the 2016-17 season. Brady has posted an overall record of 88-82 during his five seasons in Harrisonburg and stands at 161-132
OFFICIAL: Eddie Jordan named head coach at Rutgers
Eddie Jordan, a member of the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni who helped the Scarlet Knights to the 1976 Final Four, has been named the 18th head coach in the history of the Rutgers men’s basketball program. He returns to “The Banks” with an NBA Championship ring and with 28 seasons of coaching experience,
OFFICIAL: SFA hires Underwood
Brad Underwood was named the 11th head coach of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack basketball program, SFA Director of Athletics Robert Hill announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Underwood comes to SFA after an extensive coaching career that includes 27 years in the coaching profession, including the last two seasons as an associate head
Kaspar Announces Staff
Texas State head men’s basketball coach Danny Kaspar has announced the hiring of his coaching staff. Terrence Rencher, Talvin Hester, and Rob Flaska complete Kaspar’s staff for the 2013-14 season. “I think we’ve assembled a really good staff to get Texas State men’s basketball on a path to winning championships,” said Kaspar. “All three of
Muhic resigns at WJU
After thirteen seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at William Jessup University, Aaron Muhic has resigned from his position. Muhic coached eleven All-Americans, two academic All-Americans, twenty-four All-California Pacific Conference and fourteen academic award winners during his time at William Jessup University. In only the second year as a fully sanctioned NAIA Division II
TCU rumor
I have heard that Georgia assistant Kwanza Johnson is headed for a similar role at TCU. He would replace Pooh Richardson who recently departed for a spot on Tubby Smith’s staff at Texas Tech. Johnson had spent the past three seasons working for Mark Fox at UGA – before that he worked for Fox at