The NCAA released their findings and penalties today in their case against Oklahoma State and former Associate Head Basketball Coach Lamont Evans. Last June, Evans was sentenced to three months in prison for his role in the pay-for-play scandal. The complete NCAA ruling can be found HERE. Below is the statement the the NCAA released
NABC Forms Committee on Racial Reconciliation, Recommends Action Steps for Coaches
Committee to be chaired by South Carolina Head Coach Frank Martin Story Courtesy NABC The NABC has announced the formation of the NABC Committee on Racial Reconciliation. The Committee, which will be chaired by South Carolina head coach Frank Martin and populated by a collection of coaches and administrators, has been charged with addressing issues
Chadron State tabs Paben as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Chadron State College athletics director Joel R. Smith announced on Thursday the hiring of Shane Paben as the school’s next head men’s basketball coach. HoopDirt.com first mentioned Paben here back on 6/1 (Daily Dirt). “We are excited to have Shane Paben be our next men’s basketball coach,” said Smith. “He is a seasoned coach with years
Bowling Green adds alum to MBB staff
The Bowling Green State University men’s basketball program and head coach Michael Huger have announced the hiring of Steve Wright as assistant men’s basketball coach. Wright, a 2006 BGSU graduate and three-year starter at point guard, returns to Bowling Green with strong Ohio ties and a combined 15 years of experience as a professional athlete
Bryant named as new Head Basketball Coach at Keiser U.
Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced the hiring of Marcus “Chief” Bryant as the new Head Coach of the Keiser University Men’s Basketball team. Bryant said, “I want to thank President Vonk, Athletic Director Kris Swogger and the leadership committee for trusting in me joining their athletic family and leading their men’s basketball program. These
UMary MBB assistant Annese resigns
After completion of his second season as an assistant men’s basketball coach with the University of Mary Marauders, Mike Annese is leaving the college coaching profession to become a consultant for a health and wellness company in Colorado. University of Mary Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Kittell says a national search will begin immediately to
Forbes Announces Additions to Wake Forest Basketball Staff
Wake Forest basketball coach Steve Forbes announced that two long-time assistants of his, Brooks Savage and B.J. McKie, will be joining him as assistant coaches on his staff. In addition, Randolph Childress will remain on the Deacs coaching staff as an assistant. Forbes also announced the addition of Frank Davis as Wake Forest’s Director of
Memphis assistant Mike Miller resigns
Mike Miller announced on Twitter that he is resigning as an assistant basketball coach at Memphis. Miller, a 17-year NBA veteran joined Penny Hardaway’s staff back in 2018. Here is the statement the he released: Hardaway also released a statement thanking Miller: No word yet on a replacement for Miller. More on this one as
Turson Elevated To Full-Time Position at Ashland University
Ashland University announced today that Brook Turson has been hired as a full-time assistant coach on the men’s basketball staff. Turson takes over as the lead assistant on head coach John Ellenwood’s staff. He replaces Rob Gardiner, who left to accept a position as an assistant coach at Lincoln Memorial. Turson is certainly no stranger
Nick Booker Joins UC San Diego Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
UC San Diego head men’s basketball coach Eric Olen has announced the hiring of Nick Booker as an assistant coach for the Tritons. Booker heads to UC San Diego after spending the last three seasons as the associate head coach at Eastern Washington. “I am really excited to welcome Nick and his family and we are
Tommy named DBO at McNeese State
McNeese Cowboys basketball head coach Heath Schroyer has announced the hiring of Emmanuel Tommy as the program’s new Director of Basketball Operations. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan with 13 years of coaching experience, Tommy comes to McNeese from the University of South Alabama where he spent the 2019-20 season as the program’s Director of Recruiting/Assistant