The University of Pennsylvania’s John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Fran McCaffery, has announced the addition of David Duda, Jr. to his staff as the program’s director of basketball operations. Duda comes to Penn after spending the last two years on Mike Rhoades’ staff at Penn State University as a graduate assistant. His professional
Ekanem named Assistant Basketball Coach at Houston
Veteran coach Mike Ekanem has joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program as an assistant coach, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced. Ekanem’s hiring is pending approval by the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Ekanem – whose last name is pronounced E-Con-Em – joined the Cougars after serving as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State
McMillian joins Wyoming Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy Nick Seeman, Wyoming Athletics Cowboy basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced on Tuesday the addition of former Cowboy Chris McMillian to the coaching staff. A standout for the Brown and Gold from 1998-2003, he helped lead the Pokes to a pair of Mountain West titles and an NCAA Tournament Berth. “When it comes to hiring,
Florida’s Golden inks 6-yr, $40.5M contract extension
On the heels of Florida’s men’s basketball national championship, the Gators and head coach Todd Golden have agreed on a contract extension, athletic director Scott Stricklin announced on Tuesday. Golden’s contract now runs for the next six years and totals $40.5 million through March 31, 2031. Golden, 39, and the Gators cut down the nets just three years into his
Coastal Carolina Basketball Staff Update
Coastal Carolina men’s basketball head coach Justin Gray announced two additions to the team’s staff on Monday, with Kylen Butler joining as an assistant coach and Josh Spainhour as director of sports performance. Butler joins the Chanticleers after serving as an assistant coach at Eastern Illinois for the past two seasons, while Spainhour comes to Conway after
South Dakota State adds Nick Smith to Men’s Basketball Staff
South Dakota State hired longtime Southwest Minnesota State coach Nick Smith as an assistant coach on Bryan Petersen‘s inaugural staff the Jackrabbit head coach announced. Smith spent 12 seasons as an assistant at SMSU and the previous four seasons as the program’s associate head coach. “We are super excited to welcome Nick and his family to Jackrabbit men’s
Kaerwer named Associate Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Langston University
Langston University head men’s basketball coach Chris Wright announced the addition of Kevin Kaerwer to the Lions coaching staff, Kaerwer will serve as the associate head coach for the men’s basketball program. “I am excited to get the opportunity to work with and learn from Coach (Chris) Wright as well as the rest of the staff at Langston University,”
Alabama A&M Basketball Staff Update
New Alabama A&M Basketball Head Men’s Basketball Coach Donte’ Jackson has begun to assemble his staff for the 2025-26 season. Kyle Jones has been hired as the associate head coach, and Cameron Prather and Devarus Walker have joined the staff as assistant coaches. Kyle Jones – Associate Head Coach Jones comes to The Hill after
North Texas adds coaching veteran Steve Payne to Men’s Basketball Staff
UNT men’s basketball head coach Daniyal Robinson hired on Monday Steve Payne as an assistant coach to his first Mean Green staff. Payne joins Robinson to Denton with over 30 years of college coaching experience, including eight as Tennessee Tech’s head coach. Most recently he served on Robinson’s staff at Cleveland State from 2022-25. Robinson was hired
Horner named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Buena Vista
Buena Vista University Director of Athletics, Amy Maier, has announced the hiring of Jeff Horner as the program’s next head men’s basketball coach. Horner replaces Trevor Johnson who resigned in April to take on a new career opportunity. “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Jeff Horner as the next men’s basketball head coach
University of New Haven makes the move to D1; Will join the Northeast Conference
The University of New Haven has accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents and will officially join the league on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made today by NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D. Located on Connecticut’s southern coast, New Haven will begin its
Chappell joins Arizona Men’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Arizona men’s basketball head coach Tommy Lloyd has announced that Brandon Chappell will join his staff as an assistant coach. Chappell spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Texas. “It is exciting to welcome Brandon and his family to the Arizona Basketball family,” Lloyd said. “He is a high-character person that brings