Former Boston College head coach Earl Grant is expected to join Rick Barnes staff as an assistant coach at Tennessee, according to a Mike Wilson report. Grant had spent the past five seasons as the head coach at BC where he went 72–92 (.439), which included a 31–67 (.316) ACC mark. Prior to his time
Lacking Head Coaching Experience? Use These Tips to Convince the Panel You’re Ready!
This article was written by Bill Vasko, head softball coach at Saint Francis University, and founder of The Coaching Portfolio. If you’re failing to land a head coaching position and the main feedback you are getting is about a lack of head coaching experience, your portfolio needs to prove that you are already capable of
Michigan AD announces Dusty May extension during Championship Celebration
Michigan AD Warde Manuel announced that coach Dusty May has agreed to an extension and will lead the Wolverines “for many years to come,” drawing a standing ovation during the championship celebration at Crisler Center. May, 49, just guided the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball to a 37-3 season and its first national title since 1989,
Hamamoto named Head Basketball Coach at Saddleback College
The Saddleback athletics department announced that Jordan Hamamoto will take over as the men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. Hamamoto had served as the women’s coach at the school for the past two seasons. Hamamoto had tremendous success in his second year as the head coach of the women’s team, taking the program to the Southern
OFFICIAL: Jones resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Texas Southern, Named Assistant Coach at LSU
This one has been out there for a while – it’s now official. Johnny Jones has resigned as the head basketball coach at Texas Southern and has joined Will Wade’s staff at LSU. Here’s the official announcement: Johnny Jones, former NCAA Final Four player and coach for the LSU men’s basketball program, has returned to
Pettway inks contract extension through 2031-32 season at Kennesaw State
Story Courtesy: Mark Wasik, KSU Athletics Coming on the heels of a historic finish to this past season that capped off the best-ever three-year run in the history of Kennesaw State men’s basketball, head coach Antoine Pettway has signed a two-year contract extension that will now run through the 2031-32 season, Director of Athletics Milton Overton announced Friday. “In
Chris Wright named Head Basketball Coach at Alabama State
Alabama State University Athletics proudly announces the hiring of Chris Wright as the new Head Coach of the Hornets Men’s Basketball program. One of the most accomplished and respected coaches in the country, Wright brings a 332–121 career record, a history of transformational success, and a championship-driven approach to Bama State. “Chris Wright represents exactly what we were
Burns elevated to Head Coach at NAIA National Champion Freed-Hardeman
After serving the last five years as the assistant coach at Freed-Hardeman University, Grant Burns will take over as the head coach for the defending NAIA National Champion Lion basketball team. “Faces and names may change, but the standard remains the same,” said Burns. Burns has been a vital part of Freed-Hardeman’s success since joining
Gainey announces five additions to NC State Basketball Staff
NC State men’s basketball head coach Justin Gainey announced the first five hires to his men’s basketball staff on Friday. The Pack has added Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll and Anthony Goins as assistant coaches and Bill Comar is joining the staff as director of operations. “I couldn’t be happier to have these
Ball State Basketball Staff Update
Ball State men’s basketball coach Chris Capko has named four assistant coaches among a cast of six full-time hires to complete his staff prior to the 2026-27 basketball season. Hired March 20 as the Cardinals’ new coach, Capko has assembled a staff that mirrors his own strengths – regarded for recruiting, pro development, analytics and
Cooper, Cunningham added to K-State Basketball Staff
Kansas State Head Basketball Coach Casey Alexander announced the additions of veteran coaches John Cooper and Phil Cunningham to his coaching staff on Friday afternoon (April 10). “I’m excited to welcome Phil and John to K-State,” said Alexander. “They have parallel paths to Manhattan as they both bring a long resume of high major experience and head coaching experience. Players and
Western Michigan Basketball Staff Update
New Western Michigan head men’s basketball coach Kahil Fennell has announced his staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Fennell is bringing assistant coaches Dustin Yoder, Cam Clark, Michael Provenzano and director of basketball operations Adam Howard from his staff at UTRGV to Kalamazoo, as well as welcoming in Bobby Horodyski from Queens University, who previously worked with Fennell at BYU. “I’m excited to introduce