Knox College Director of Athletics Daniella Irle announced the hiring of Ben Davis as the Prairie Fire head men’s basketball coach on Tuesday. Davis was selected from a search that included over 230 candidates. “We are thrilled to welcome Ben to our staff,” said Irle. “He has a great coaching background as a head coach
George Washington Basketball Staff Update
First-year GW men’s basketball head coach Jamion Christian has announced the hiring of assistant coaches Graham Bousley, Ryan Devlin and Nima Omidvar to his inaugural staff. Bousley and Devlin come to GW after spending last season on Christian’s staff at Siena, while Omidvar was at South Alabama in 2018-19 after four years at the University
Golding Inks Extension at Abilene Christian
Abilene Christian University men’s basketball coach Joe Golding, who just completed his eighth season, on Wednesday agreed to a five-year contract extension with the university that will keep him on the Wildcats’ bench through the 2023-24 season. Terms of the contract will not be released, but the extension takes the place of his conract, which
Birkey Named Head Basketball Coach at Olivet Nazarene
After serving as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2018-19 season, Olivet Nazarene University Athletics is excited to officially announce that Nick Birkey will remain as the Head Coach for the Tigers. Birkey becomes just the fourth coach in program history, after serving as an assistant coach for 10 seasons. “I am really
Mihalich Awarded Contract Extension at Hofstra
Hofstra University Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today a contract extension for Pride Head Men’s Basketball Joe Mihalich. The new extension will take Mihalich through the 2023-24 season. “We are thrilled to make today’s announcement about Coach Mihalich,” commented Cole Jr. “Joe has been a guiding force in the success of our men’s
OFFICIAL: Monté Ross Named Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Temple
Monté Ross, who has 23 years of Division I college coaching experience with 10 coming as the head coach at the University of Delaware, will join Aaron McKie’s staff as the associate head coach at Temple University. “I have known Monté most of my life and not only is he a great man, but he
Hightower resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DIII Southwestern University (TX)
Southwestern University Pirates men’s basketball coach Janson Hightower announced he is leaving his position for other business opportunities in the Georgetown community. “It is with great regret that we announce the resignation of Coach Janson Hightower,” Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Glada Munt said. “We certainly support him in his decision to go
OFFICIAL: Young Named Head Basketball Coach at Fairfield
A respected veteran within college basketball, Jay Young has been named the Head Coach of the Fairfield University Men’s Basketball program. Young, the 13th head coach in program history, most recently spent three seasons as an assistant coach in the Big Ten at Rutgers University. “I am excited and proud to announce Jay Young as
Virginia Tech Pays Tribute to Buzz Williams
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock confirmed on Wednesday that men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams has accepted the same position at Texas A&M. “Coach Williams made a very positive impact on the culture of our basketball program at Virginia Tech,” Babcock said. “We appreciate all that Buzz and his staff did for our
Aaron McKie Officially Takes Over as Temple Men’s Basketball Coach
It is the dawn of a new era for Temple University men’s basketball, as Aaron McKie officially takes over the program where he starred as a player under Hall of Fame head coach John Chaney and recently served as an assistant coach for five seasons under Fran Dunphy. “John Chaney’s ‘Be The Dream’ mantra really
Drew, Olson, and Majerus Selected to National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
Six decorated former players and three influential former head coaches have been selected to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The honorees will officially be enshrined on Nov. 24 in Kansas City at the 2019 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Celebration presented by Nike. Indiana’s Calbert Cheaney, Duke’s Shane
Catholic University Announces Search Committee to Select Next Men’s Basketball Coach
A nine-member search committee has been selected by Catholic University to assist in identifying candidates for the Cardinals’ 21st head men’s basketball coach and just third since 1992. Initial screening of candidates is currently underway. The nine members of the search committee include: Deborah Brown Associate Vice President for Advancement Services and Administration Matt Donohue Head