Director of Athletics Milton Overton and Kennesaw State University are pleased to announce the hiring of Cobb County’s own Amir Abdur-Rahim (pronounced Uh-mere ab-durr Ra-heem) to a four-year contract as the seventh head coach in KSU men’s basketball history. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Amir Abdur-Rahim and his family back home to Cobb
Southern Illinois Staff Update
Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins announced his staff on Wednesday, adding assistant coaches Pat Monaghan and Jevon Mamon, director of operations Ken Moses, and director of player development Connor Wheeler. They join assistant coach Brendan Mullins, who was announced on April 1. “I looked at hiring a staff like recruiting for players,”
Looney Named Idaho State Men’s Basketball Coach
Ryan Looney has been named Idaho State’s 22nd head men’s basketball coach. Idaho State Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros made the announcement to players on Wednesday. Looney will be formally introduced at a press conference on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Quad Lounge of the Pond Student Union Building. “Coach Looney’s record of success
Mercer Basketball Staff Update
Mercer men’s basketball head coach Greg Gary announced the hiring of three assistant coaches and a director of basketball operations on Wednesday. The hires complete Gary’s first-year coaching staff in his new role as the Bears’ head coach. Gary rounded out his coaching staff with the hiring of former Lamar associate head coach Bobby Kummer,
OFFICIAL: Simms Named Head Basketball Coach at Clark
Following an extensive nationwide search, the Clark University Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Tyler Simms as the next Head Coach of the men’s basketball program. Director of Athletics and Recreation Trish Cronin confirmed the appointment of Simms as he will join the department in June of 2019. “We are very excited to have
Cooper Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NDNU
The Notre Dame de Namur men’s basketball program will welcome back a familiar face with Ryan Cooper being named as the Head Coach. Cooper, an alumni of NDNU spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach at San Jose State. “I am really excited to bring Ryan back into the fold as the new
Maurice Williams Named Salisbury University Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Salisbury University Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Gerry DiBartolo announced on Wednesday that Maurice Williams has accepted an offer to become the next head coach of the Salisbury men’s basketball program. “We are excited to have Maurice join the Sea Gull family,” DiBartolo said. “He has a wealth of coaching experience that he has
Virginia Tech Staff Update
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young announced Wednesday the addition of Chester Frazier and Antwon Jackson to his coaching staff, while retaining Christian Webster, all as assistant coaches. Young was officially named Tech’s head coach on April 7, following a highly-successful 17-year stint as the head coach of Wofford. “We’re excited to add
Morosco Named Independence Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Bill Morosco, assistant men’s basketball coach at Barry University in Miami, Florida, has been named new head coach for the Independence Community College Pirate men’s team. Tammie Romstad, ICC Athletic Director and Vice President of Student Affairs, noted Morosco brings diverse experience in coaching and team management. Morosco said he is looking forward to the
ELITE TRAINING CAMP, June 1st & 2nd
ELITE TRAINING CAMP is a two-day educatonal event for any coach who wants to learn more about the Xs and Os of the most recent trends in basketball as well as how to prepare for the next step in their coaching career. During the event topics such as how to prepare for the interview; preparing your system NOW;
ODU signs Jeff Jones to a new contract extension that will keep him at the University 5 more years
Old Dominion athletic director Wood Selig announced Tuesday night that the University has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones for two more seasons. The new extension will keep Jones under contract for 5 more years, through the 2023-2024 season, and Jones says it’s his plan to be here five more years. Selig
Mercyhurst University Signs Men’s Basketball Coach Gary Manchel To Long-Term Contract
Mercyhurst University has signed men’s basketball coach Gary Manchel to a long-term contract, as announced by Director of Athletics Brad Davis, on Tuesday. Manchel just completed his 16th year as the Laker coach, guiding the program to its first NCAA Atlantic Region championship and Elite Eight appearance. In his tenure at MU, he has a