FIU Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia announced on Tuesday, April 16, the hiring of Anthony Evans as the eighth head coach in the history of the FIU men’s basketball program. “I’m extremely excited to become the head coach of the FIU men’s basketball team,” Evans said. “This is a great opportunity. FIU
Minnesota Staff Update
University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino today announced the addition of former Golden Gopher guard Ben Johnson to his coaching staff. Johnson returns to his hometown and alma mater after spending one season as an assistant coach on Tim Miles’ University of Nebraska staff. While with the Huskers, the former Gopher captain
OFFICIAL: Nored named AC at S. Alabama
We reported this a few weeks ago as a rumor – it’s now official…. Alabama native Ronald Nored will be returning to his home state as the former Butler standout was named men’s basketball assistant coach at the University of South Alabama. New head coach Matthew Graves announced Tuesday that the Homewood product is the
Townsend Named Assistant at Drake
Drake University head men’s basketball coach Ray Giacoletti has announced the final member of his coaching staff with the hiring of Todd Townsend. Townsend, a former team captain and member of a Final Four team at Marquette, comes to Drake after spending the last four seasons in a similar role at Northern Illinois. While at
Hutson to Return to SDSU
Justin Hutson, a former San Diego State men’s basketball assistant coach, is returning to Montezuma Mesa for a second stint, head coach Steve Fisher announced Monday. Hutson, who served as assistant coach at SDSU from 2006-2011, returns to the Aztecs after serving as an associate head coach at UNLV the past two seasons. Hutson is
Harrison Named New Clayton State Head Coach
The Clayton State Department of Athletics and Athletic Director Carl McAloose announced the hiring of Paul Harrison today as the program’s new men’s basketball coach. Harrison, a native of Larchmont, NY, most recently served as the associate head coach at NCAA Division I Wofford College and becomes the fourth coach in the 23-year history of
HOT: Extension for Illinois’ Groce
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced Saturday a one-year contract extension and raise for Fighting Illini Head Basketball Coach John Groce. The extension, which is pending University Board of Trustees approval, will keep Groce on the Illini sidelines through the conclusion of the 2017-18 season. He also will receive a $200,000 raise,
HOT: Bryant’s O’Shea receives extension
After guiding the Bryant University men’s basketball team to one of the best turnarounds seasons in college basketball history, Tim O’Shea has signed a contract extension through June 2020 based on performance and milestone triggers. The extension reflects Bryant’s commitment to excel at the Division I level in both the state and region. "Coach O’Shea
NW Christian Univ. adds assistant
Northwest Christian University head men’s basketball coach Luke Jackson has announced the hiring of Fred Litzenberger as an assistant coach for the 2013-2014 season. A highly respected member of the Oregon basketball community, Litzenberger brings to the table over 40 years of coaching experience including the last 19 in the collegiate ranks. Litzenberger’s collegiate coaching
OFFICIAL: Crews interim tag removed @ St. Louis
Jim Crews, who led the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team to unprecedented success in 2012-13 as interim head coach, has been named the Billikens’ head coach. “Jim Crews stepped into a difficult situation and led the Billikens to a winning season with remarkable dignity and grace,” University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. said. “With his
Edinboro promotes Cleary to head coach
For 14 years Pat Cleary sat at the right side of Edinboro head men’s basketball coach Greg Walcavich. When the 2013-14 campaign begins, Cleary will have to slide over one spot. Today Director of Athletics Bruce Baumgartner announced the appointment of the former assistant coach as Edinboro’s tenth head coach. This will mark Cleary’s first
HOT: Extension for Kennedy at Ole Miss
On the heels of an NCAA Tournament appearance and SEC Tournament Championship, Ole Miss head basketball coach Andy Kennedy’s contract has been extended to run through 2017, Athletics Director Ross Bjork announced Friday. Kennedy’s four-year deal is the longest allowed by the state of Mississippi and includes a base salary of $1.8 million, which ranks