Bryen Spriggs (former chief of staff) has been promoted to an assistant coach while Austin Cox (chief of staff), Brandon Decker (strength and conditioning coach) and Rian Stubbs (special assistant to the head coach) are joining the UTEP men’s basketball program, head coach Joe Golding announced Wednesday. Spriggs was with the Miners during the 2021-22 season, helping them achieve plenty of success. UTEP picked up its
Brooks named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 Belhaven University
Belhaven University and Vice President and Director of Athletics, Scott Little, are pleased to announce the hiring of Josh Brooks as the next head coach to led the Men’s Basketball program. “It is great to have Josh back at Belhaven, and now as Head Coach to lead the young men in our program. Knowing Josh for years, I
OFFICIAL: Elmore takes over at Garden City
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 6/28 (JUCO DIRT). Rusty Elmore has officially been named as the head coach at Garden City CC. Here is the release from the school: There is no other coach in the Jayhawk Conference who has done more with less than Rusty Elmore. And that isn’t hyperbole by
REPORT: LIU to fire Kellogg, targeting G-League Ignite’s Strickland as new head coach
According to a report from CBSSports.com, Long Island University intends to fire head coach Derek Kellogg, and pursue G-League Ignite head coach Rod Strickland as his replacement. Kellogg has gone 74-74 (.500) in his five seasons at LIU, including a 16-14 (12-6 NEC) mark this past season. He had previously served as the head coach
Albany Basketball Staff Update
The University at Albany men’s basketball team welcomes two new members to its staff – Director of Basketball Operations Luis Guzman and Graduate Assistant Conner McBride. In addition, Dan Madhavapallil has been promoted from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Coach. I am so thrilled with the additions to our staff. Not only do
Howard elevated to Head Basketball Coach at Cleveland State CC
Cleveland State Community College (TN) has promoted Rafael Howard to Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Howard has been with the program the past eight years as an assistant. Exceptional recruiter, skilled motivator and strong leader are just a few of the words most often used by his peers to describe Howard. With more than two
Strothers named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Tougaloo College
The Athletics Department at Tougaloo College has officially announced Assistant Coach Eric Strothers as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the Bulldogs. After 8 seasons and 2 championships at the helm of the Bulldog Basketball Team, legendary coach Thomas J. Billups turns program over to longtime assistant coach Eric Strothers. Strothers will take over
Rising D1 Texas A&M University-Commerce extends von Rosenberg through 2026-27
Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball coach Jaret von Rosenberg through the 2026-27 season. “Ever since his arrival in Commerce, coach von Rosenberg has elevated the program as one of the elite men’s basketball programs in Division II and a consistent postseason qualifier,” said Interim Director of Athletics Eric Coleman. “With this commitment,
Harrington elevated to Head Basketball Coach at JWU Charlotte
Following a national search, Kevin Harrington has been named the new head basketball coach at Johnson & Wales Charlotte. Harrington is the sixth head coach in program history. Harrington served as the assistant coach for the Wildcats during the 2021-2022 season, helping lead JWU to a 17-12 overall record and an appearance in the 2022
Williams named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Missouri State West Plains
Jared Phay, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team, today announced the hiring of Braxton Williams as his new assistant coach. He replaces Jason Owens Sr., who resigned in May to take a position with Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. Williams’ hiring is pending approval by the Missouri State
Marist Basketball Staff Update
Marist head men’s basketball coach John Dunne has announced a promotion and addition on his coaching staff. Drew Metz has been promoted to assistant coach after serving as director of men’s basketball operations last season. Brandon Hall will serve as the Red Foxes’ new director of men’s basketball operations. “We’re excited to promote Drew and bring Brandon onto our staff,” Dunne said.
OFFICIAL: Dee Brown named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Roosevelt U
Following-up on something that I mentioned yesterday (NAIA DIRT). Former Illinois standout Dee Brown has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Roosevelt University (IL). Here’s the release from the school: Roosevelt University director of intercollegiate athletics John Jaramillo announced the hiring of Dee Brown as the new head men’s basketball coach for