Jonathan Smith has been named as the Villa Vikings next Men’s Basketball Head Coach. He takes over a Vikings program that went 22-8 overall and finished runner-up in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Championship. “It’s an exciting time to be a Villa Viking and I am incredibly humbled to be leading this program,” said
Former Villanova Head Coach Kyle Neptune lands on Charlotte Hornets staff
Five months after parting ways with Villanova, Kyle Neptune has landed his next role, joining the Charlotte Hornets as an assistant coach on Charles Lee’s staff. Neptune, a Brooklyn native, played four seasons at Lehigh before launching his coaching career. He got his start as a video coordinator at Villanova under Jay Wright in 2008,
Illinois State Basketball Staff Update
Story Courtesy Bill Salyer, Illinois State Athletics The Illinois State men’s basketball program has announced the promotion of a staff member and the hiring of another. Previous Director of Basketball Operations Jack Betz has been promoted to Chief of Staff, while former Purdue and Colorado State standout Ethan Morton has been added to the staff in the
Former Seminole Standout Derwin Kitchen added to Florida State Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy Chuck Walsh, FSU Athletics Derwin Kitchen, a three-year starter on three of Florida State’s NCAA Tournament teams, has been named as assistant coach/player development at his alma mater by first-year Florida State head men’s basketball coach Luke Loucks. He was a starter on Florida State’s 2011 team which advanced to the Sweet 16
Northern Michigan Basketball Staff Update
Matt Majkrzak and the Northern Michigan men’s basketball team have announced the hiring of Luke Taylor as an Assistant Coach. In addition, John-Michael Hughes, now going into his second season, has been promoted to lead Assistant Coach on the staff. “We are extremely fortunate to, yet again, have a great coaching staff for the 2025-26 season,” Majkrzak commented. “A
D3 Wilson College hires Bowens as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Wilson College Athletics welcomes Michael (Mike) Bowens as the new men’s basketball head coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Bowens makes his way to the Phoenix program after serving as the associate head coach of Chestnut Hill where he’s been since the 2021-22 season. “I am truly honored to accept the role of men’s basketball
Frost named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lehigh; Kennedy promoted to Associate Coach
Murray H. Goodman ’48 head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed has announced a promotion and addition to his coaching staff. Brian Kennedy has been elevated to associate coach and Patrick Frost has been hired as an assistant coach. Frost brings more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience across Division I, II, and III. Most recently, he was an assistant at
Barnes signs lifetime contract at Tennessee
University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday afternoon the signing of a lifetime contract for head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes, live on the Mike Keith Show. The most accomplished leader in the history of Tennessee men’s basketball, Barnes owns a dazzling 232-109 (.664) record in 10 years on Rocky Top, including a 112-67 (.626) mark
Nicholls State announces contract extension for Head Basketball Coach Tevon Saddler
Nicholls State University Athletics has extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Tevon Saddler through 2030, Vice President of Collegiate Athletics & Athletic Director Jonathan Terrell announced Thursday afternoon. “Coach Tevon Saddler has brought tremendous energy, leadership, and vision to our men’s basketball program,” Terrell said. “His commitment to developing our student-athletes, building a winning culture, and representing Nicholls with pride
Brazelton Jr. named Assistant Basketball Coach at Howard College
Howard College has announced Tyrone Brazelton Jr. as the newest addition to the Hawks men’s basketball coaching staff. A proven leader with a 14-year professional playing career and a growing reputation as an elite player developer, Coach Brazelton brings both experience and a passion for mentoring student-athletes. Brazelton joins the Hawks after a successful tenure
UC Davis hires Fortune Solomon as Assistant Basketball Coach
UC Davis men’s basketball head coach Jim Les announced the addition of Fortune Solomon as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. Solomon joins the Aggies after most recently serving as an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets’ G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. “We’re thrilled to welcome Fortune to our staff,” Les said. “His passion for
Stevens promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Hostos CC
Hostos Community College has announced the promotion of Kenneth Stevens to Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He replaces Marquee Poole, who had been the head coach at HCC since 2014. A Bronx native, Stevens has been a key architect of the Caimans’ success over the past eight seasons, serving as Associate Head Coach and playing a pivotal role