University of Nevada director of athletics Doug Knuth announced today the hiring of Steve Alford as the head coach of the nationally ranked Wolf Pack men’s basketball program. Alford, a highly successful coach with 11 NCAA Tournament berths and four Sweet 16 appearances, has signed a 10-year deal to lead Nevada. He will officially be
Eskildsen Named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA McPherson College
McPherson College has found its next men’s basketball coach, and they didn’t have far to go to find him. Andrew Ehling, McPherson College athletics director, has announced that T.J. Eskildsen will take the reins of the Bulldog men’s basketball program. Eskildsen takes over for Tim Swartzendruber, who resigned last month to become the new athletic
Doc Sadler resigns at Southern Miss
Veteran head coach expected to join Fred Hoiberg’s staff at Nebraska Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach, Doc Sadler, has resigned. Sadler, who has led the Golden Eagles for the last five seasons, guided Southern Miss to a 20-13 overall record in 2018-2019 including a 11-7 mark in Conference USA. The Golden Eagles finished tied
OFFICIAL: Ferrell Named Head Basketball Coach at Presbyterian
Quinton Ferrell, who helped Presbyterian College to a NCAA Division II Tournament appearance in 2005 and two 20-win seasons in his four years as a student-athlete, returns to his alma mater as the 19th head coach in men’s basketball program history. Presbyterian Athletic Director Danny Sterling made the announcement Thursday, April 11. “I’m truly honored
John Griffin III Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at St. Joe’s
John Griffin III will be joining the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball program as an assistant coach, it was announced by new head coach Billy Lange. Griffin comes to SJU after spending the past four seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Bucknell University. During his time on the bench, the Bison made back-to-back
Alabama Basketball Staff Update
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced Tuesday the addition of five staff members, which include three assistant coaches, a strength and conditioning coach and a director of basketball operations. The Crimson Tide’s first-year head coach retained Antoine Pettway from the previous staff and welcomes Charlie Henry and Bryan Hodgson as assistant coaches. Pettway
OFFICIAL: Pope Named Head Basketball Coach at BYU
Brigham Young University director of athletics Tom Holmoe today announced Mark Pope has been hired as head men’s basketball coach at BYU. Pope comes to Provo after serving as head coach at Utah Valley University for the last four seasons. “We are excited to announce Mark as our new head men’s basketball coach and welcome
Austin Kirby Elevated to Blackburn College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The Blackburn College Athletic Department has announced that Austin Kirby is the new head men’s basketball coach. Kirby succeeds Steve Kollar who recently took the head coaching position at Concordia-Chicago. Kirby is a Blackburn Alum and was the assistant basketball coach the past four seasons. During his tenure, Kirby assisted with the Beavers ascending to
Newton Selected to Guide Reinhardt Men’s Basketball
By Mike DeVader, Reinhardt Director of Athletic Communications & Media Special thanks to Andrew College Sports Information WALESKA, Ga. – Justin Newton, the reigning Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Men’s Division I Basketball Coach of the Year from Andrew (Ga.) College, has been selected as the next men’s basketball coach at Reinhardt University, Vice President
Siena Basketball Staff Update
New Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello ’01 has announced the first four hires to his initial staff. Harley Fuller, Bob Simon, and Antoni Wyche have been appointed assistant coaches, while Matt Miner has been named special assistant to the head coach. “I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to hire such complete coaches,” said
Casey Alexander Named Head Basketball Coach at Belmont
Belmont University Director of Athletics Scott Corley announced Wednesday the hiring of Casey Alexander as the 10th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Alexander will be formally introduced Thursday at a 9 a.m. CT press conference and welcome event within Belmont University’s Curb Event Center. The event will be open to the public. “I
Airy to lead Men’s Basketball program at DIII Aurora University
Aurora University today announced the hiring of Matt Airy as Head Coach of the AU men’s basketball program. “We are thrilled that Matt has decided to lead AU men’s basketball. I have gotten to know him well over the past few weeks and it is evident that Matt has all of the qualities that we