Story Courtesy: Steve Hurlbert, Director of Strategic Communications Former Colorado Buffaloes star and current Boston Celtics guard, Derrick White has been named the men’s basketball program’s first “President of Basketball Strategy,” Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo and head men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle officially announced today. White has also agreed to donate $2 million to the men’s basketball program.
Scott Padgett named Assistant Basketball Coach at Marshall; Alum Robby Williams also joins staff at GA
Marshall Men’s Basketball coach Cornelius Jackson has added Scott Padgett to the Herd Men’s Basketball staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. Padgett comes to Marshall after serving in the same capacity at Mississippi State for the last four seasons. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Padgett and family to our Marshall Basketball family,” Jackson
NAIA NEWS: DuPree named Head Basketball Coach at LSU Alexandria
Louisiana State University of Alexandria Assistant Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Tyler Unsicker has announced Jake DuPree as the next LSUA head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to have Coach DuPree join us at LSUA as the next head men’s basketball coach,” Assistant Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Tyler Unsicker said. “His commitment to success, both on the court
North Alabama hires Foote as Assistant Basketball Coach
University of North Alabama head men’s basketball coach Tony Pujol announced an exciting addition to his coaching staff on Monday, naming Perin Foote as an assistant coach. Foote comes to UNA from Florida State where he served as the Director of Operations under head coach Luke Loucks. Prior to FSU, he served as an assistant coach at Virginia
Swartz promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Milwaukee
Milwaukee men’s basketball head coach Bart Lundy has announced the promotion of Julian Swartz to assistant coach for the Panthers. “We are excited to announce the promotion of Julian Swartz to assistant coach for the program,” Lundy said. “Julian brings decades of coaching experience at the highest levels of college basketball. He is an amazing teacher of the game and a
Tenerowicz hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Piedmont
Piedmont University Head Men’s Basketball Coach JC Cavin has announced the hiring of John Tenerowicz as the program’s new Assistant Coach with Tenerowicz arriving at Piedmont in the midst of a promising coaching career start. “John’s experience as a both a player and coach will have tremendous impact on the growth and development of our student-athletes, both on and
Edmonson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Davis & Elkins
Davis & Elkins College head men’s basketball coach Daniel Harris has announced the hiring of Jamal Edmonson as an assistant coach for the Senators program. Edmonson arrives in Elkins after spending the past two seasons at Charleston Southern University, where he served as a graduate assistant while also working as the program’s director of basketball operations assistant.
UW-Stevens Point adds Russell as Assistant Basketball Coach
UW-Stevens Point head men’s basketball coach Kent Dernbach has announced the addition of Michael Russell as an assistant coach on his staff. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Pointers community and work with such a talented staff and group of student-athletes,” said Russell. “This is a special place with a strong tradition, and I’m excited
Lafond named Director of Basketball Operations at La Salle
La Salle head men’s basketball coach Darris Nichols has announced the hiring of Andrew Lafond as the Explorers’ Director of Basketball Operations. No stranger to La Salle, Lafond returns to 20th and Olney after spending time as the video coordinator with the Richmond men’s basketball coaching staff from 2024-26. As the video coordinator at Richmond, he managed all aspects of the
Three added to Daytona State Basketball Staff
New Daytona State Head Basketball Coach Reed Ridder has added Tyson Kelderman, Albert Settles, and James Frazier to his staff as assistant coaches. Tyson Kelderman Kelderman arrives at Daytona State College after three seasons as an assistant coach at Northwest Florida State College, helping lead the Raiders to two NJCAA Elite 8 appearances, and a
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins becomes Men’s Basketball General Manager at Jackson State
ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that fellow network analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State. Perkins will remain in his role at ESPN while assuming this new responsibility. He will also be involved with Jackson State’s broadcast and journalism program. “I’m thankful for
Hall of Fame Coach Gene Bess passes away
Gene Bess, who built a hall of fame career coaching basketball at Three Rivers College for 50 years, died at his residence Friday morning in Poplar Bluff. He was 91. Bess won more games than any college basketball coach at any level, earning him the honor of being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall