Today, the Big 12 Conference announced the hiring of Brian Thornton as Vice President of Men’s Basketball. Thornton most recently served as Commissioner of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and has over two decades of experience in college basketball as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. In this role, Thornton will oversee all operations of Big 12
Oglethorpe adds Oxman as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Benji Oxman joined Oglethorpe’s athletic staff as assistant men’s basketball coach. Oxman’s responsibilities with the team include assisting with on-court instruction, recruiting, scouting, and player development. Oxman brings six years of collegiate basketball experience to the staff. Oxman served two years as a Graduate Assistant for Belmont University’s men’s basketball team (2022-2024). During his time at
Woods named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida A&M
Florida A&M men’s basketball finalizes its staff with the addition of Giovonne Woods as an assistant coach. “Gio is a big-time get for our program,” said Head Coach Patrick Crarey II. “A phenomenal young coach from Montverde Academy, the best high school program in the country. He played ten years overseas and has that chip
Kuberka, Sanders hired as Assistant Basketball Coaches at RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology Men’s Basketball Coach Dominic Parker recently announced the hiring of Mick Kuberka and Terris Sanders as assistant coaches. Kuberka comes to RIT with over twenty years of coaching experience, having previously served at Hilbert and St. John Fisher. He is also the founder and director of the Buffalo Titans Basketball program, which offers training, clinics, and travel teams in
Gayler steps down at NAIA Brescia; Karn named Interim Head Basketball Coach
The Brescia University Athletic Department announces the addition of Interim Head Coach, Matt Karn, as he takes the helm of the Men’s Basketball program for the 2024-25 season. Matt Karn, an Ohio County native, was an assistant coach for the Bearcats from the 2021-23 season where he assisted in player recruitment and development. Coach Karn
Donahue joins Barry University Basketball Staff
Kevin Donahue joined the Barry men’s basketball staff for the 2024-25 season as an assistant coach, director of athletics Dr. Scott Smith announced. Donahue spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Nichols College men’s basketball program in Massachusetts, leading them to a 73-14 record, 46-6 in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. The Bison three straight
Wallace named Assistant Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Arkansas Pine Bluff
Dee Wallace has been appointed as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men’s basketball team, as announced by head coach Solomon Bozeman. “Coach Dee brings a wealth of experience to our staff, having coached at various levels,” said Bozeman. “He is a highly knowledgeable and effective recruiter, and
Minnesota North Rainy River hires Collins as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Minnesota North College Rainy River has announced the hiring of Ernest Collins as the new men’s head basketball coach at the Rainy River Campus. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Coach Collins developed a love for coaching from an early age, inspired by his father. “Coaching runs in the family,” said Coach Collins. “My dad has been
Williams added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Northwest Missouri State
Northwest Missouri State University head men’s basketball coach Matt Keeley has announced the hiring of Braxton Williams as an assistant coach for the Bearcats. Prior to arriving in Maryville, Williams spent this past year at Pittsburg State University. He helped coach the Gorillas to a 21-11 season that resulted in a trip to the MIAA Tournament Championship and the school’s first NCAA Division
IUP names Scuilli as new Assistant Basketball Coach
Kevin Scuilli was named the newest assistant coach for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball program in September 2024 and begins his first season with the program in 2024-25. Scuilli arrives at IUP after two successful assistant coaching stints as at Penn State Behrend in 2017-18 and 2021-24, including a regular season championship for the Lions
Partida named Head Basketball Coach at Minnesota North Mesabi Range
Christopher Partida has been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Minnesota North College, Mesabi Range Campus. Born and raised in Torrance, California, to his wonderful parents Ana and Luis Partida, who both hail from Mexico, basketball has always played a significant role in his life. He began playing recreational and youth basketball,
Champion added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Howard College
Howard College has announced Jared Champion as the new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the Hawks. “We’re extremely excited to add Coach Champion to our program,” said Kyle Cooper, Men’s Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director. “Coach Champion brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience at both the NCAA level and the junior