George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn announced Thursday that Louis Hinnant has joined his staff as an assistant coach. A former standout player at Boston College, Hinnant is a program-builder who has spent the last nine seasons on the coaching staff at UMass-Lowell. He most recently served as associate head coach in 2022-23. “I’ve
Ashton named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA William Woods
The William Woods University athletics department named Jordan Ashton as the next men’s basketball coach, announced Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Steve Wilson. Ashton’s start date will be April 28, 2023. “I couldn’t be more excited, thankful, and humbled to be joining the William Woods family and serve as Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” stated Ashton. “I want to
Morrell signs contract extension at UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Morrell has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. Morrell, the 2022-23 Big South Coach of the Year, guided the Bulldogs to the best season in program history in 2022-23. Asheville not only posted a school record 27 wins this season but
OFFICIAL: Boudreau has interim tag removed at Western Illinois; Named Head Basketball Coach
Following up on my Tweet from earlier this afternoon… Western Illinois has officially named Chad Boudreau as their new head men’s basketball coach. He had spent the past three seasons as the associate head coach at WIU under Rob Jeter, who recently departed for Southern Utah. Before joining the Leathernecks staff, Boudreau served as the
Shawn Walker takes over at D2 Allen University
Allen University President Ernest McNealey and Director of Athletics Jasher Cox have named Shawn Walker the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach of the Yellow Jackets. “Shawn Walker is a dynamic coach and an incredible educator of young men, who will work tirelessly to put his student-athletes in a position to succeed,” commented AD Cox. “He is the perfect choice to
Dunleavy named General Manager of Basketball at Villanova
Villanova Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Jackson announced today the creation of a new position, General Manager of Basketball, and named former Wildcats’ Associate Head Coach Baker Dunleavy to fill that role effective immediately. The General Manager will support William B. Finneran Endowed Men’s Head Coach Kyle Neptune and Women’s Head Coach Denise
Bradley named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Hillsdale
The Hillsdale College athletic department is pleased to announce the appointment of Keven Bradley as the head coach of the Chargers men’s basketball program, effective immediately. Bradley is the 28th head coach in Hillsdale’s lengthy and storied 120-plus year history, and he steps into the position after helping lead the Chargers to one of its best
OFFICIAL: Dunleavy resigns at Quinnipiac; Pecora named Head Basketball Coach
Following up on today’s earlier report, Baker Dunleavy has officially resigned as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Quinnipiac. Additionally, QU announced that assistant coach Tom Pecora has been elevated to head coach. Here’s the official statement from Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Baker Dunleavy announced that he is stepping down from the coaching position.
Hillsdale’s Tharp steps away from Basketball; Named Chargers new Director of Athletics
Hillsdale College announced the appointment of John Tharp as the new director of athletics. Tharp replaces Don Brubacher, who has been director of athletics since 2008. “The college is delighted to have John Tharp serve as our new athletics director,” said Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn. “Don Brubacher’s shoes are large ones to fill,
Settembre joins New Mexico State Basketball Staff
Although the 2023-24 season is seven months away, newly appointed New Mexico State Head Coach Jason Hooten’s task of developing a roster and staff to help restore the tradition of winning within the Aggie program started the day he was hired. Coach Hooten took a step in that direction by announcing the hiring of Assistant
Cooper resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Keystone College
Brad Cooper has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Keystone College. Cooper had been the head coach at KC since 2013, where he put together a 84-146 (.365) record. His team went 14-14 (8-6) this past season. Here’s the official statement from Keystone: Keystone College head men’s basketball coach Brad Cooper has
DeWeese promoted to Associate Head Coach at Wyoming
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced that Ken DeWeese has been promoted and will now serve as associate head coach of the Cowboy basketball program. DeWeese is entering his fourth season with the Cowboys and eighth season on staff with Linder. “Coach DeWeese has played a key role in this program both on and off