Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes on Monday announced that veteran assistant coach Justin Gainey has joined the Volunteers’ staff. Gainey boasts 15 years of Division I coaching and administrative experience in the ACC, Pac-12, Big East and beyond. “I coached against Justin when he was the point guard at NC State,” Barnes said. “He was an incredibly tough
Tennessee Martin Basketball Staff Update
Less than two weeks after he was named the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Ryan Ridder has unveiled an impressive coaching staff. Matt Sligh is joining the Skyhawks as the associate head coach while Denver Cobb and Tim Peete have signed on as assistant coaches. “We’ve worked really hard,
HoopDirt.com 2020-21 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 12, 2021 For the third time in just six years, Northwest Missouri State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben McCollum has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions. McCollum qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of
UMBC hires Jim Ferry as new Head Basketball Coach
Former Penn State interim head coach Jim Ferry has been named as the new head coach at UMBC. He will replace Ryan Odom who became the head coach at Utah State earlier this month. The formal introduction will take place this Wednesday. The coaching veteran has spent 20-seasons as a head coach, with stops at
Stan Heath named Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Michigan
An Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball alumnus is coming home. A three-year letterwinner from 1985-87 and 17-year head coaching veteran, Stan Heath is returning to the Ypsilanti campus to become the program’s 30th head coach. Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee made the announcement today, April 12. Heath will be formally introduced to the EMU
Dunson named Associate Head Coach at Denver
University of Denver men’s basketball head coach Jeff Wulbrun announced the first addition to his coaching staff on Monday, with Brandon Dunson coming on board as Associate Head Coach. Dunson will begin his role immediately for the Pioneers. “Brandon is the only person I thought of when it came to hiring an associate head coach
Penn State Basketball Staff Update
Penn State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry continues to assemble his staff with the addition of Mike Farrelly as an assistant coach. Shrewsberry also announced Talor Battle, assistant to the head coach, and Nick Colella, chief of staff, will remain on staff. “Mike is going to be very impactful in our program,” said Shrewsberry. “The
College of Charleston Basketball Staff Update
Head Coach Pat Kelsey has hired and announced his men’s basketball coaching staff at College of Charleston. Joining Kelsey from Winthrop University is Associate Head Coach Dave Davis, Assistant Coach Brian Kloman, Assistant Coach Justin Gray, Director of Sports Performance Eli Foy, Director of Basketball Operations Zack Freesman and Video Coordinator Bret Anthis. All previously helped the
WBCA Virtual Spring Clinic April 19th and 20th
The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association will be putting on its annual Spring Basketball Clinic on Monday April 19 and Tuesday the 20th. The Clinic runs from 4pm to 10 pm CDT. Over 30 Coaches will be presenting. Please see the great selection of coaches we have presenting. The Cost is a WIN WIN situation. Only $40 if
Ward promoted to Associate Head Coach at Talladega College
Talladega College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Wright announced that Tim Ward has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. “I am excited to elevate Coach Ward’s title to Associate Head Coach,” said Coach Wright. “He has made immediate impact on our program since day one. I am extremely thankful for his hard work, dedication, and
Tim Kaiser Named Adrian College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Adrian College Athletic Director Michael Duffy announced the hiring of Tim Kaiser as head men’s basketball coach of the Adrian College program. Kaiser served as assistant coach and acting head coach during the 2020-21 season for the Bulldogs. “I’m very excited and grateful to be able to lead such an amazing group of young men,”
OFFICIAL: Chris Markwood Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Boston College
Chris Markwood has joined the Boston College men’s basketball coaching staff, it was announced today by head coach Earl Grant. Markwood spent the previous seven seasons at Northeastern – the last three as associate head coach – where he helped guide the Huskies to two NCAA Tournament appearances, two Colonial Athletic Association regular season titles,
