Bellarmine University Director of Athletics Scott Wiegandt announced today that the university has taken steps to ensure the continuity of the men’s basketball program by naming Doug Davenport as the Coach-in-Waiting, which essentially provides for the reins of the Bellarmine men’s basketball program to be transferred to Doug Davenport when his father, Scott Davenport, decides
Jordan Counts Hired as University of Tennessee Southern Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
The University of Tennessee Southern and men’s basketball Head Coach Dugan Lyne announced the hiring of Jordan Counts as the team’s new assistant coach on Monday afternoon. Counts will replace former RedHawk graduate Caleb Chowbay who left the program in March to pursue career opportunities outside of coaching. “I am very excited to join the
Kenon ’11 to Serve on VMI Staff as Assistant Coach
VMI head basketball coach Andrew Wilson has announced that assistant coach Austin Kenon ’11 will continue to serve in that role on his staff. Kenon had served the previous five seasons as assistant coach under former VMI head coach Dan Earl who was named head coach at Chattanooga on March 30. With a continued presence
Rob O’Driscoll Named Maine Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
University of Maine head men’s basketball coach Chris Markwood has announced the hiring of assistant coach Rob O’Driscoll. “I am extremely excited to welcome Rob O’Driscoll to our staff here at UMaine,” Markwood says. “I have gotten to know Rob over the last decade through competing against one another. Rob brings a wealth of experience with
Bloomington Native and Former IU Great Jordan Hulls Named Team and Recruiting Coordinator
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that Bloomington native and 2013 Big Ten champion Jordan Hulls will become the Hoosiers Team and Recruiting Coordinator. He will begin his tenure following the conclusion of his season, his ninth as a professional, in the German BBL League where he has played for MHP Riesen
Sonnen Named Duluth Assistant Coach
The University of Minnesota Duluth Men’s Basketball Team has named Marc Sonnen as it’s next Assistant Basketball Coach, who will be joining the team for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Sonnen comes from the University of Northern Iowa where he was a Graduate Assistant for the past two seasons. “We’re extremely excited to add Marc to
Drill of The Week
In this drill from Ratiopharm Ulm and FIBA Skills Trainer Moris Hadzija, simulate split second situations with balanced shooting. https://www.youtube.com/embed/F17FIj4BVJ8 Split Second Reactions This workout encompasses four different drill variations and shooting from two different spots on the floor, 45-degree and corner threes. Shot 1 – Back to the basket, crossover, turn and shootShot 2
Heyliger Promoted to Assistant Coach at Davidson
Davidson head men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop has announced the promotion of Joshua Heyliger to assistant coach. “We are thrilled to announce that Josh Heyliger will be promoted to the position of Assistant Coach,” McKillop said. “For the past three years, he has worked tirelessly and passionately to do everything possible to make us better. His
Holmes Named Miami University Assistant Coach
Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele has announced the addition of assistant coach Jonathan Holmes. Holmes spent that past three seasons as an assistant coach at Elon. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Coach Steele’s first staff at Miami,” said Holmes. “He and I have known each
Official: Sanborn Steps Down as Head Coach at Ferrum College
Tyler Sanborn has stepped down as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Ferrum College after five years at the helm of the Panther program. Sanborn has taken a position outside of coaching in the private sector. Sanborn joined the Ferrum athletics staff in July 2017. Prior to that, He spent five years as the Assistant Men’s
Official: Longtime BSU Head Coach Joe Farroba Retires
Bridgewater State University head coach Joe Farroba announced his retirement today after serving 36 seasons on the Bears’ men’s basketball coaching staff. “I have truly enjoyed working at Bridgewater State and sincerely appreciate the staff support provided to me during my 36 years as part of Athletics and the BSU community,” Farroba said in a statement. “To all of the
Georgia State Announces Men’s Basketball Staff
The Jonas Hayes era of Georgia State basketball is off to a strong start as the Panthers’ new head coach has assembled a talented staff. Hayes’ GSU first staff features newly hired assistant coaches Danny Peters, formerly of Xavier, and Allen Payne, formerly of Elon, along with Jarvis Hayes, who enters his fourth season as