Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has announced that assistant Tim Anderson is taking a personal leave of absence and will be stepping away from the program indefinitely. “Coach Anderson has impacted our program in countless ways, both on and off the court,” Underwood said in a statement. “Whether recruiting, building and maintaining relationships, or player
D3 NEWS: Coppersmith named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine
A familiar face will join the University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics as Mikey Coppersmith returns to the Gorham campus as Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coppersmith replaces former coach Rob Sanicola who resigned this summer to pursue an opportunity with the NBA’s G-League. “I’m thrilled to be back at USM and working with such a talented
Kirby named Director of On-Campus Recruiting for Murray State Basketball
Murray State Athletics has added former Racer 1 jockey Madison Kirby as its newly-created Director of On-Campus Recruiting for Racer Men’s and Women’s Basketball. “Madison has an unparalleled understanding of the history and traditions of Murray State Athletics, making her the perfect ambassador to present Racer Basketball to recruits and their families,” Director of Athletics
Elmhurst Basketball Staff Update
Elmhurst University head men’s basketball coach announced his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, with the addition of two new coaches while returning two more from his 2023-24 staff. “The additions of John and Aiden, as well as, the returns of Melissa and Nick really thrill me. Coach Schwab and Coach Fertitta became integral parts of
Mike Davis, Nolan Smith join Memphis Basketball Staff
Memphis men’s basketball head coach Penny Hardaway announced two additions to the team’s staff on Wednesday, with Mike Davis and Nolan Smith joining the program as assistant coaches for the 2024-25 season. Davis comes to Memphis after spending the last six seasons as head coach at Detroit Mercy (2018-24). His coaching resume touts 35-plus years of experience on the sideline, including
BREAKING: Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN; Accepts Basketball GM role at his alma mater St. Bonaventure
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, is retiring from his award-winning journalism career and returning to his alma mater as general manager for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program. “I’m thrilled and humbled to return to St. Bonaventure with an opportunity to serve the university, Coach Mark Schmidt and our elite Atlantic 10 men’s basketball program,”
Auburn adds Robert Allen Jr. as Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant
Robert Allen Jr. joins the Auburn men’s basketball coaching staff as a graduate assistant. Renowned as one of the best player development skill coaches in America, he has strong ties to the Southeast where he spent two years coaching young and up-and-coming talent with AAU Clubs Southern Stampede, Georgia Stars and Atlanta Xpress from 2013-15,
Ripato added to LeTourneau Men’s Basketball Staff
Cody Ripato enters his first year as a graduate assistant coach for LeTourneau men’s basketball and head coach James Wallace in 2024-25. Ripato is a 2023 graduate of William Paterson where he was a two-time Academic All-NJAC honoree and earned CSC Academic All-District honors. He played in 57 games, making 33 starts, over three seasons at
Connor McCaffery named Assistant Basketball Coach at Butler
Connor McCaffery, who most recently served on the Indiana Pacers staff after concluding his playing career at Iowa, has been hired as an assistant coach at Butler. McCaffery fills the role recently vacated by Greg Oden, who has decided to focus on his business interests outside of coaching. “Following a high-level playing career, Connor has had the
Middle Georgia names Thayer Assistant Basketball Coach
Middle Georgia Men’s Basketball head coach Scott Moe has announced the hiring of Tyler Thayer as an assistant coach for the Knights men’s basketball program. “I think the hiring of Tyler will bring a new energy to the Middle Georgia basketball program. His experience and knowledge of the NCAA will be valuable as we move our
Lendall named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Post U
Head Coach Marc Kuntz has tabbed Knox Lendall as his new Assistant Coach for the Men’s Basketball season which is just around the corner. Lendall joins Kuntz’ staff after spending last season as an assistant coach at D3 Nichols College. At Nichols, he served under Brock Erickson, who was named Coach of the Year after the Bison went 22-4
Finch joins Houston Men’s Basketball Program
Will Finch has joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program as associate director of operations, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced. In that role, he will work closely with Sampson and assist Director of Operations and Basketball Strategy Bobby Champagne in team travel, student-athlete recruiting visiting and day-to-day operations. This will be the second time Finch has worked with