During a press conference held Monday afternoon inside Gordon Ball Court, East Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Scott Carter announced the hiring of Desmond Oliver as the new head coach of the ETSU men’s basketball program. Oliver, who spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee, becomes the 18th head coach in
UT Arlington elevates Young to Head Coach
A veteran on the UT Arlington men’s basketball sidelines for more than a decade, Greg Young has been named the ninth head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jim Baker announced Monday. A 35-year coaching veteran with deep Lone Star State roots, Young recently completed his 12th season with UTA in 2020-21, having served as
Dane Fife added to Indiana Basketball Staff
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that former Hoosier player and assistant coach Dane Fife will return to his alma mater and rejoin the IU staff. The Clarkston, Michigan native is back after spending the last 10 seasons on Tom Izzo’s staff at Michigan State, the last three as Associate Head Coach. “Dane
OFFICIAL: North Carolina names Hubert Davis as new Head Basketball Coach
To continue its storied men’s basketball tradition, The University of North Carolina is turning to a Tar Heel who has propelled that success both on the court and from the bench. Hubert Davis, who helped lead the Tar Heels to the 1991 Final Four as a sharpshooting guard, and to two Final Fours and a
Hoehn Named Bluefield State College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Bluefield State Athletics Director Derrick Price today announced the appointment of Devin Hoehn as men’s head basketball coach. Hoehn comes to Bluefield State from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he was Director of Player Development. In making the appointment, Price said, “We are extremely fortunate to bring Devin to Bluefield State. He
Tinkle Receives 4-Year Contract Extension at Oregon State
Oregon State men’s basketball head coach Wayne Tinkle received a four-year contract extension that takes him through the 2026-27 season, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Barnes announced Monday. Tinkle was awarded a three-year extension and received an additional year for making the 2021 NCAA Tournament. “We’ve spent a lot of time working on this
Engelstad inks 3-year extension at Mount St. Mary’s
After leading Mount St. Mary’s to the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, head coach Dan Engelstad has signed a three-year contract extension, announced today by Director of Athletics Lynne Robinson. “We are very pleased to offer a contract extension to Coach Dan Engelstad,” said Robinson. “Over the past three years, Dan’s dedicated leadership of the
Keno Davis fired at Central Michigan
Central Michigan University Athletics is parting ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Keno Davis after nine years at the helm Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President/Athletic Director Amy Folan announced on Monday, April 5. Under Davis, who started in Mt. Pleasant in 2012, the CMU Chippewas went 142-143 overall and 62-94 in the Mid-American Conference, with
VMI Basketball Coach Dan Earl Contract Extended Through 2025
Virginia Military Institute Athletics Director Dr. Dave Diles has announced that head men’s basketball coach Dan Earl has received a contract extension that will run through the 2024-25 basketball season. Earl, who recently completed his sixth season as head coach of the Keydet program, led VMI to a 13-12 overall mark and 7-7 record in Southern
Cincinnati places Brannen on Paid Administrative Leave
Cincinnati men’s basketball coach John Brannen has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university. Cincinnati released the following statement earlier today: Last week, Cincinnati announced that in conjunction with “independent fact finders, they will commence a review of allegations related to its men’s basketball program. The University has always put the welfare of
OFFICIAL: Oklahoma announces Moser as new Head Basketball Coach
One of the most successful coaches of the past half-decade, Porter Moser is heading to Norman as the 15th head coach in University of Oklahoma men’s basketball history. The hire was announced Saturday by OU Vice President and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione. Moser (pronounced “MO-zer”) will be formally introduced this coming week at a press
Drill of the Week
In this Dr. Dish Drill of the week, Coach Tony Miller breaks down a great transition offense drill for teams to practice at game-speed. Check out the full breakdown below! Transition offense has always been an important part of modern basketball. But as teams at every level continue to adopt a fast-paced style of play,