Preston Laird has been welcomed back to New Mexico State to be part of Head Coach Jason Hooten‘s Men’s Basketball staff. Laird makes his way back to Las Cruces after spending five seasons as an assistant coach under Darrel Walker for the Little Rock Trojans. Last season, Laird helped lead the Trojans to a 21-win season
Northwood adds Bullinger as Assistant Basketball Coach
The Northwood University men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Matt Bullinger as an assistant coach. “I’m extremely excited to add Coach Matt Bullinger to my staff,” said Tom Church, who was hired as the head coach for Northwood earlier this year. “Matt is a high energy, knowledgeable and well-connected coach that will fit
Youncofski named Director of Basketball Operations at St. John’s
The St. John’s men’s basketball program welcomes Greg Youncofski who will serve as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations. A native of Middletown, N.J., Youncofski joins Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino‘s staff with over a decade of Division I experience that includes stops at Loyola Marymount, UCLA, Cincinnati and Kansas. Youncofski arrived in Queens after
Kent State Basketball Staff Update
The 2024-25 coaching staff has been strengthened with the addition of Luke Tronsdon and Tommy Luce. Following a year as a graduate assistant last season, Luke Tronsdon returns to the Flashes. “The recent staff changes within our basketball program created an opportunity for me to add two positions that will be very impactful within our program,”
Gibson Johnson rejoins Hawai’i Men’s Basketball Staff
University of Hawai’i men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot has announced that Gibson Johnson has returned to the Rainbow Warrior coaching staff as an assistant coach. A former standout player for the ‘Bows, Johnson previously served as a graduate manager and the team’s director of player development from 2019-22. He most recently worked as an assistant coach
Furman Basketball Staff Update
Khyle Marshall, Kip Owens, Jon Uribe, and Rett Lister have joined the Furman men’s basketball staff, it was announced by head coach Bob Richey. Khyle Marshall joins the Furman family after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at South Dakota State. “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Khyle Marshall as an assistant coach,” said Richey,
Tucker promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Des Moines Area CC
Blake Sandquist, head coach of the Des Moines Area Community College men’s basketball team, has announced the promotion of assistant coach Taylor Tucker to the position of Associate Head Coach. Tucker, a native of Tyler, Texas, has been a member of the DMACC men’s basketball coaching staff since August of 2021. He was hired by former
Former West Virginia Interim Head Coach Josh Eilert joins Utah Basketball Staff
Utah head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith announced the addition of Josh Eilert to his staff as an assistant coach. “We’re thrilled to have Josh and his wonderful family join the Utah men’s basketball program,” Smith said. “Josh is an excellent coach in all facets. He is well rounded in all phases of the game and articulates the
Shingles added to CSUN Basketball Staff
CSUN head men’s basketball coach Andy Newman has announced the hiring of Brandon Shingles as an assistant coach to the Matadors in 2023-24. “Brandon’s had an incredible playing career and he takes that same fearless attitude that he had as a player and applies it into his coaching profession,” said Newman. “He’s had a ton of early
FEATURED JOB: Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach/Women’s Basketball Operations – UPIKE
UPIKE is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach/Women’s Basketball Operations. The candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head Coaches with the management and administration of activities related to the Men’s and Women’s basketball programs. The Operations/Assistant Coach is responsible for adhering to the University rules and policy and Appalachian Athletic
OFFICIAL: Elkin named Assistant Recruiting Coordinator at Stanford
I first mentioned this move back on May 29th (ACC DIRT) – it’s now official. Here’s the statement from Stanford on the hiring of Matt Elkin as their new Assistant Recruiting Coordinator. Elkin arrives at Stanford after spending the previous four seasons at Yale as director of basketball operations. Responsible for all logistics of the
Former NBA First Round Pick Clarence Weatherspoon named Head Coach at Meridian CC
Meridian Community College (MCC) is both celebrating a legendary career and welcoming new leadership within its Men’s Basketball program. After an impactful tenure, Coach James Green will retire as head coach of the MCC Eagles men’s basketball team. Under Coach Green’s leadership since 2016, the program saw a remarkable resurgence, culminating in the team’s first