The University of Rhode Island and head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to extend his contract through the 2021-22 season, adding an additional year to the deal that was signed in April, 2015. “I am very excited to continue to work together with Dan Hurley for years to come. As a result of
Whitford Signs Contract Extension at Ball State
Ball State has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach James Whitford through the 2020-21 season, director of intercollegiate athletics Mark Sandy announced. “I want to thank Mark Sandy, Terry King and the entire Ball State administration for their support,” Whitford said. “I am honored to receive a contract extension, and we are excited to
North Dakota State Names Will Veasley Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
North Dakota State head men’s basketball coach David Richman announced the hiring of Will Veasley as an assistant coach for the Bison on Monday, May 16. Veasley, the all-time winningest player in Butler history and a starter on the Bulldogs’ 2010 national runner-up team, has served on Illinois State’s coaching staff for the past three
GLOBAL SPORTS ACADEMY (GSA) – Coach a Select Team Traveling to Europe in August 2016
Global Sports Academy (GSA) offers an opportunity to serve as a Head Coach for men’s basketball Select Teams traveling to Europe in August 2016, with travel opportunities to Italy, Spain, Croatia, or Germany. Since 1991, GSA has been arranging tours for college and youth teams from the United States and countries around the world to
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 5 Basketball Quotes To Motivate You This Off-Season
Motivating your players is a key component of a coach’s job. Practice gets players ready for the physical aspect of basketball, but motivational words get players ready for the mental aspect, and help them form the right mindset in preparing for the upcoming season. Below are some meaningful basketball quotes to get you and your
Brown, Perry Join NSU Men’s Basketball Staff
Head coach Robert Jones announced today that Jamal Brown and former Spartan player Antoine Perry have been officially hired to join the staff of the Norfolk State men’s basketball program beginning in the 2016-17 season. Brown will serve as an assistant coach, while Perry will become the team’s new director of operations. Brown takes over
Butler Hires Mike Schrage as Assistant Coach
Mike Schrage, whose coaching experience includes a combined 17 seasons at Stanford and Duke, has been named an assistant coach for Butler’s men’s basketball program. Coach Chris Holtmann made the announcement Thursday (May 12). Schrage (pronounced “SHRAWG-ee”) also arrives with ties to the region, graduating from Indiana University in 1998. “Our staff is very excited
Arkansas Staff Shift
Arkansas men’s basketball head coach Mike Anderson announced Wednesday morning that a shift in duties among his staff will put Razorback legend Scotty Thurman in a coaching role for the 2016-17 season. Thurman has served as the Director of Student-Athlete Development for the last six seasons and will now move into an assistant coach role
Former Director of Player Development Elevated to Assistant Coach at Duquesne University
Duquesne University head men’s basketball coach Jim Ferry announced today that Brian Baudinet, who has been a member of the basketball staff for the past two seasons, has been elevated to assistant coach. Baudinet replaces Brian Nash who accepted the director of basketball position at IMG Academy last week. “In his two years here, Brian
Lavery Named Head Coach at Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College didn’t have to look far to find a replacement to carry on the recent success of Rock Valley College men’s basketball. The Golden Eagles have chosen one of the men responsible for building the national championship program as they have named Evan Lavery as the interim head men’s basketball coach for the
Jans Returns to Wichita State as Special Assistant
Chris Jans will rejoin the Wichita State men’s basketball staff in 2016-17 as a special assistant, head coach Gregg Marshall announced Monday. Jans worked as a contract consultant for the staff during the 2015-16 season, helping coaches with practice preparations, film breakdown, and scouting reports. As special assistant, he’ll serve in a similar, non-coaching capacity,
Warren Wilson College Names New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Roughly 15 minutes before his team’s graduating seniors presented their capstone projects focused on sustainable business, alumnus Anthony Barringer became the Warren Wilson College Owls’ head men’s basketball coach. While his leadership during the 2015-16 storybook season was never in question, Barringer was the Owls’ interim coach until Tuesday. Barringer’s appointment was one of serendipity.