Kent State University has released the following statement on the passing of Director of Basketball Operations Brian Barnes: Kent State Athletics mourns the loss of men’s basketball Director of Basketball Operations, Brian Barnes. Brian will be dearly missed by all and our thoughts are with Brian’s family and friends during this very difficult time. “My
Duckett named assistant basketball coach at Illinois College
Illinois College has announced that Luke Duckett has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Duckett comes to Illinois College from Carroll University where he has spent the last two years serving as an assistant coach. Prior to Carroll, he spent 5 years in Denver Colorado as the Director of Basketball Operations for the Colorado
Isaacs Named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Arizona Western
Longtime Matador Assistant Kyle Isaacs has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Arizona Western College. Isaacs has spent twelve years in Yuma as an assistant first under Kelly Green and then returning on the bench for the past decade next to Charles Harral. “Kyle is prepared to build upon the success we’ve had over
Dora named Men’s Basketball Director of Player Development at Texas Tech
Darryl Dora is back at Texas Tech where he will serve as the Men’s Basketball Director of Player Development, head coach Mark Adams officially announced on Friday. Dora played for the Red Raiders under legendary head coach Bob Knight and returned to TTU as a graduate assistant before working the past two seasons as an
UTRGV names Cronn Coordinator of Basketball Operations
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Figger announced on Tuesday the hiring of Joe Cronn as the coordinator of basketball operations and men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach. Cronn worked with Figger at Austin Peay the last four seasons as the men’s basketball team’s director of strength & conditioning and also assumed the role of
Lind joins UNCG Basketball Staff
UNC Greensboro (UNCG) head men’s basketball coach Mike Jones announced the addition of Donny Lind to his staff Thursday. Lind joins the Spartan program after spending the last five years at Radford as an assistant coach. He enjoyed plenty of success during his time at Radford. “I am excited that Donny has joined our staff,” Jones said. “His recruiting
Ben Johnson Named San José State Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
San José State men’s basketball has added the first piece to the puzzle for Tim Miles‘ coaching staff with Ben Johnson joining the Spartans as an assistant coach. Miles made the announcement on Thursday. “Ben is the ultimate professional,” Miles said. “He is a man of tremendous integrity and has a wide variety of experiences that
Western Carolina Basketball Staff Update
Western Carolina head men’s basketball coach Justin Gray has finalized his inaugural assistant coaching staff, it was announced this week. Joining Gray are veteran collegiate coach Jayson Gee, who has 31 years of coaching experience including 10 seasons as a head coach, as the Catamounts’ associate head coach. Gee is flanked by assistant coaches Brian
Gottfried, entire MBB staff placed on leave at Cal State Northridge
Cal State Northridge head men’s basketbal coach Mark Gottfried, and his entire basketball staff have been placed on paid leave by the school. AD Michael Izzi released the following statement: “Upon learning of potential rules violations within our men’s basketball program, I directed an immediate review and have placed our men’s basketball coaching staff on
Byrd named Head Basketball Coach at Randall University
Jesse Byrd has been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Randall University after five years at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, AR. Byrd is an alumnus of Champion Christian College, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelors of Youth Ministry, and was a four year player for the Tigers and was a member
OFFICIAL: Kimbrough hired at Arizona State
Jermaine Kimbrough, a veteran coach who has over 20 years of experience, has joined Bobby Hurley‘s staff. A native of northeast, Ohio, Kimbrough spent the previous two seasons at Loyola-Chicago and the three prior seasons at the University of Wyoming. “I’d like to welcome coach Jermaine Kimbrough to the Sun Devil Men’s Basketball Family,” said Sun Devil
Interim Tag Removed; Wyllie named Head Coach at Olney Central College
The Olney Central College Board of Trustees has approved Casey Wyllie as head men’s basketball coach. Wyllie, who served as interim head coach since mid-June, followed long time head coach Mike Burris who took an assistant coaching position at the University of Indianapolis. Wyllie led Olney Central to a 14-7 overall record during the 2020-21