The Rockford University men’s basketball program is excited to announce the hiring of Dylan Backalar as an assistant coach. “Coach DB came highly recommended from a great program,” Head Coach Jeremy Reigle remarked. “His work ethic and love for basketball are second to none, and his attention to detail and basketball IQ will be an incredible asset
George Mason names Clement assistant Basketball Coach
George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn (’06) announced Tuesday that Serge Clement will join his staff as an assistant coach. Recognized by multiple outlets as one of the preeminent mid-major assistants in the nation, Clement comes to Fairfax after leading Hofstra to three-straight 20+ win seasons including a 2023 Coastal Athletic Conference regular
McGee joins Millersville Basketball Staff
Kyle McGee joined Coach Casey Stitzel’s coaching staff as an assistant coach prior to the 2024-25 season. McGee came to Millersville after three seasons as an assistant coach at Elizabethtown University. McGee helped the Blue Jays to its most wins as a member of the Landmark Conference in 2024 and developed a pair of All-Landmark selections.
Smith elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Oberlin
Nate Smith, who is entering his third season at Oberlin, has been elevated to associate head basketball coach. Working closing with Oberlin post players, Smith helped guide senior Dorde Otasevic to All-NCAC second-team honors after he set career-highs in points (379), points per game (14.6), rebounds (260), rebounds per game (10.0), blocks (38), steals (34),
Former Delaware State MBB Head Coach Skeeters joins George Mason WBB staff
Eric Skeeters returns to George Mason as women’s basketball’s director of operations after serving as the men’s assistant coach for two seasons (2013-2015). After leaving George Mason, Skeeters was as an assistant at UMBC for two seasons before landing his first head coaching position at Delaware State. Skeeters originally joined the Patriots following four seasons at the
NAIA Morningside adds Hoskins and Varina to Basketball Staff
Morningside Men’s Basketball head coach Trent Miller has announced the addition of Ben Hoskins and Tyler Vavrina to his coaching staff. The pair of Morningside graduates will both serve as assistant coaches. Hoskins, a 2020 grad, played in 96 games in his three season career, scoring 452 points. He shot 49.1 percent from the floor
Thorne, Tucker join MSU Denver Basketball Staff
MSU Denver men’s basketball coach Dan Ficke has announced the addition of two assistant coaches to his staff for the 2024-25 season. Dwight Thorne joins MSU Denver after being an assistant coach at Division I Texas-Arlington, while Malik Tucker joins the Roadrunners after playing for and coaching with Ficke at Belmont Abbey (N.C.). “I am pleased to announce the
NAIA NEWS: Crutcher named Head Basketball Coach at Fisk
Fisk University Athletic Director Valencia Jordan announced a new era for Fisk men’s basketball when she named former Tennesssee State University basketball player Jeremiah Crutcher as the head coach. Crutcher, who prepped at Hunters Lane High School in Nashville, coached Whites Creek High School, also in Nashville, to the TSSAA Class AA Final Four last
Marist Basketball Staff Update
Marist head men’s basketball coach John Dunne has announced three promotions and a new hire for his 2024-25 staff. Dalip Bhatia has earned the title of Associate Head Coach. Drew Metz has moved up to the second spot on staff. Brandon Hall has been elevated to the third assistant coach. Dan Bozzelli has joined the staff as the fourth assistant coach. DUNNE
Kansas City adds Kates to Basketball Staff
Kansas City Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Marvin Menzies have added a new face to the bench for the 2024-25 season, bringing in Jake Kates as an assistant coach. Kates is a Kansas City native and has spent the past 21 years as a head coach at the high school level in the metro area. “I love
Lindenwood Basketball Staff Update
Lindenwood’s men’s basketball head coach Kyle Gerdeman has announced the additions of Justin Walker and Jestin Anderson to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This season will mark the third in Lindenwood’s Division I history and will be Gerdeman’s sixth season at the helm. Walker joins the Lions’ staff after one season at Wabash Valley College
Gipson extended through 2027-28 at Austin Peay
After orchestrating the greatest turnaround in the Atlantic Sun Conference and in program history, while also leading the program to its first ASUN Conference Championship appearance, Austin Peay State University head basketball coach Corey Gipson has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, Austin Peay Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison announced Wednesday.