The Embry-Riddle Athletics Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Chad Keller, longtime assistant coach for the Embry-Riddle men’s basketball program. Keller, who completed his 21st season with the Eagles in 2024-25, passed away on Thursday evening after a long and heroic battle with cancer, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership, mentorship, and
Uwarow resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Bob Jones University
After leading the team for eight seasons, Burton Uwarow has stepped down from his role as the Bruins head men’s basketball coach. Uwarow and his wife Laura will transition to West Florida Baptist Academy in Milton, Florida where Uwarow will serve as the school’s athletic director and Laura will teach in the elementary school. “As a
FastBreak PlayBook’s New Whiteboard Tool Changes the Game for Basketball Coaches
At every level of basketball, from youth leagues to varsity programs, communication is critical. A good coach knows that it’s not just about drawing up plays — it’s about helping players visualize and understand the concepts behind them. That’s where the new Whiteboard Tool from FastBreak PlayBook steps in. Whether you’re breaking down zone defenses,
Leep promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Seattle
Seattle University men’s basketball assistant coach Grant Leep has been promoted to Associate Head Coach, head coach Chris Victor announced. Leep joined the staff in the spring of 2023 and has played a pivotal role in the program’s growth and success as he steps into the elevated leadership position. “Grant’s dedication, basketball mind and commitment to our student athletes’
Mendezona named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Corban University
Story Courtesy: Clayton Messerle, Assistant Athletic Director Corban University Following an extensive search by the Warrior Search Committee, Corban University Director of Athletics Bill Pilgeram has announced Pacific Northwest and international beloved Wayne Mendezona as the eleventh head coach in Warrior men’s basketball program history. Mendezona brings decades of both collegiate and professional head coaching
Kansas Head Basketball Coach Bill Self hospitalized after ‘concerning symptoms’
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized after experiencing “concerning” symptoms and underwent a procedure to have two stents inserted. According to the university, the procedure was successful, and Self is in good spirits with a full recovery expected. Here is the statement that the school released: “Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self felt
Clackamas Community College Head Basketball Coach Clif Wegner passes away
Clackamas Community College has announced the unexpected passing of longtime men’s basketball head coach Clif Wegner, who died peacefully Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025. He was 72 years old. Coach Wegner served as the head coach of the Clackamas men’s basketball program from 1998 until his passing and was an assistant coach during the 1993-94
Former Eastern Illinois Head MBB Coach Jay Spoonhour joins Missouri State WBB Staff
Missouri State women’s basketball head coach Beth Cunningham announced today the addition of assistant coach Jay Spoonhour to the Lady Bear coaching staff. Spoonhour, the son of Missouri State coaching legend Charlie Spoonhour, spent the last year serving as the assistant athletics development director and the primary support liaison for external NIL stakeholders at MSU. A veteran coach with
Mount St. Mary’s Basketball Staff Update
Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball completes its coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Andrew Winton receives a promotion to the role of General Manager/Assistant Coach, and Jack d’Entremont and Jack Fricka join the group as graduate assistants. Winton served as the graduate assistant for the past two seasons and was a key member of the staff for the 2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic
Johnson added to Colgate Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Ashley Hudak Colgate Athletics The Colgate Men’s Basketball program has announced the addition of Kaylin Johnson as the newest Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, completing its coaching staff for the upcoming 2025-26 season. “We are happy to welcome Kaylin and his family to our Colgate Basketball family and the Colgate University and Hamilton communities,” said head
Panola promotes Rollinson to Head Basketball Coach after Kuligoski dearts for Assistant job at Sam Houston State
Panola College has announced Robert Rollinson as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team. Rollinson served as assistant coach during the Ponies’ historic 2024-25 season, which saw the team capture the Region XIV Athletic Conference Championship and make a Final Four appearance at the NJCAA National Tournament. “I’m incredibly honored to lead the
McClanahan named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at Utah Valley
Utah Valley head men’s basketball coach Todd Phillips has announced that former Wolverine standout Jaden McClanahan is returning to the program as a graduate assistant ahead of the 2025–26 season. “Pumped to have Jaden join our staff,” said Phillips. “Jaden played four years at UVU and was instrumental in building the culture of success here at Utah