Saint Mary’s University athletic director Nikki Fennern knew exactly the fit she was looking for in the school’s search for a new head men’s basketball coach. Jamison Rusthoven, meanwhile, knew exactly what he was looking for in his search for a head men’s basketball coaching position. Consider the search over — for both of them.
UConn staff changes
University of Connecticut men’s basketball head coach Kevin Ollie has announced changes on his coaching staff. Ricky Moore, who joined the UConn staff in October, 2012, and served as the assistant director of basketball administration through the 2012-13 season, has become a fulltime assistant coach and assumed all appropriate duties, including player coaching during practice
Hipsher joins father at UTPA
The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday that Andy Hipsher, the son of head coach Dan Hipsher, who had been on the staff at the University of South Florida (USF) for the last four seasons, is the new Broncs men’s basketball associate head coach. Andy Hipsher spent the last
Seminole St. names Tuley head coach
Seminole State College announced today that Don Tuley current men’s basketball coach at Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City, has agreed to become the new coach for the SSC Trojans for the coming year. Seminole State College President, Dr. Jim Utterback, said, "We are excited about the addition of Coach Tuley to our staff.
Smith named associate head coach @ New Mexico
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
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