Davis & Elkins College head men’s basketball coach Daniel Harris has announced the hiring of Jamal Edmonson as an assistant coach for the Senators program. Edmonson arrives in Elkins after spending the past two seasons at Charleston Southern University, where he served as a graduate assistant while also working as the program’s director of basketball operations assistant.
UW-Stevens Point adds Russell as Assistant Basketball Coach
UW-Stevens Point head men’s basketball coach Kent Dernbach has announced the addition of Michael Russell as an assistant coach on his staff. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Pointers community and work with such a talented staff and group of student-athletes,” said Russell. “This is a special place with a strong tradition, and I’m excited
Lafond named Director of Basketball Operations at La Salle
La Salle head men’s basketball coach Darris Nichols has announced the hiring of Andrew Lafond as the Explorers’ Director of Basketball Operations. No stranger to La Salle, Lafond returns to 20th and Olney after spending time as the video coordinator with the Richmond men’s basketball coaching staff from 2024-26. As the video coordinator at Richmond, he managed all aspects of the
Three added to Daytona State Basketball Staff
New Daytona State Head Basketball Coach Reed Ridder has added Tyson Kelderman, Albert Settles, and James Frazier to his staff as assistant coaches. Tyson Kelderman Kelderman arrives at Daytona State College after three seasons as an assistant coach at Northwest Florida State College, helping lead the Raiders to two NJCAA Elite 8 appearances, and a
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins becomes Men’s Basketball General Manager at Jackson State
ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that fellow network analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State. Perkins will remain in his role at ESPN while assuming this new responsibility. He will also be involved with Jackson State’s broadcast and journalism program. “I’m thankful for
Hall of Fame Coach Gene Bess passes away
Gene Bess, who built a hall of fame career coaching basketball at Three Rivers College for 50 years, died at his residence Friday morning in Poplar Bluff. He was 91. Bess won more games than any college basketball coach at any level, earning him the honor of being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall
Haynes added to Washington Basketball Staff
Washington head men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle has announced the addition of longtime veteran DeAndre Haynes to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. A former star guard at Kent State, Haynes brings over a decade of experience in the coaching ranks to Montlake, including multiple stops in the Big Ten. Most recently, Haynes spent five seasons
JUCO NEWS: McKnight named Head Basketball Coach at Mississippi Delta CC
Mississippi Delta Community College has named Jamar McKnight as the new head coach of the Trojans men’s basketball program. McKnight officially began his duties June 8. A former standout junior college player, NCAA Division I student-athlete, professional basketball player and veteran coach, McKnight returns to the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) with extensive
JUCO NEWS: Voight named Head Basketball Coach at SEARK
Jamie Voight has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Southeast Arkansas College. Voight brings 15 years of head coaching experience to SEARK. Most recently, he spent four seasons at the University of the Southwest, where he inherited a program that went 0-14 the year before his arrival and quickly engineered a turnaround.
Green Bay extends Doug Gottlieb through 2030-31 season
Green Bay Athletics Mark Murphy Endowed Director of Athletics Josh Moon has announced that the University has agreed to a contract extension with men’s basketball head coach Doug Gottlieb through the 2030-31 season, reinforcing its commitment to the continued growth and success of the Phoenix men’s basketball program. “Doug is building a program that this entire region can be proud of
Marlon Stewart named Assistant Basketball Coach at UTSA
The UTSA men’s basketball program and third-year head coach Austin Claunch have finalized the coaching staff heading into the 2026-27 season, announcing on Thursday the hiring of Marlon Stewart to join the Roadrunners’ bench. “We are excited to welcome Marlon Stewart to the UTSA family,” Claunch said. “I have known Coach Stewart for a while and have
JUCO NEWS: Moses named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northwest Florida
Northwest Florida Men’s Basketball head coach Steve DeMeo has announced the addition of Scott Moses to the Raider coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 basketball season. “We’re excited to welcome Scott Moses to the Raider family” said head coach Steve DeMeo. “Scott brings a diverse coaching background with a proven track record in recruiting and