East Tennessee native Darrian Jones has been named head men’s basketball coach at Pellissippi State, Athletics Director Brock Evans announced Wednesday. Jones was a standout player at Alcoa High School from 1997-2001, earning 1st Team All-State. He went on to play for two years at Hiwassee College from 2001-2003 in Madisonville, Tennessee and then finished his college career at
Florida A&M will not renew Head Basketball Coach Robert McCullum’s contract
After seven seasons leading the Florida A&M men’s basketball program, head coach Robert McCullum will not return to the Rattlers. Vice President and Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes announced Wednesday that McCullum’s contract, which expires June 30, will not be renewed. “I want to thank Coach McCullum for his dedication to FAMU and our basketball student-athletes,” said Sykes.
Hoiberg inks contract extension at Nebraska
Nebraska has agreed to a contract extension with 2024 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year Fred Hoiberg, as announced by Interim Athletic Director Dennis Leblanc and University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek on Tuesday. The new contract with Hoiberg, who has guided Nebraska to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014, extends through the 2028-29 season and
Figger out as Head Basketball Coach at UTRGV
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced on Tuesday that UTRGV Athletics and head men’s basketball coach Matt Figger have mutually agreed to part ways. A national search to fill the position will begin immediately. “We thank Coach Figger for his efforts and his contributions to our program over the last
NAIA NEWS: Wilber resigns as Head Coach at Dakota Wesleyan; Joins WNBA Phoenix Mercury coaching staff
Dakota Wesleyan University head men’s basketball coach Matt Wilber announced Tuesday that he has accepted a new position with the WNBA Phoenix Mercury coaching staff and will step down from the men’s basketball head coach position effective March 31. Coach Wilber has held the head coaching position at Dakota Wesleyan University for the past 11 seasons, the third longest coaching stint in men’s basketball history at DWU,
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Bjorkgren steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Simpson College (IA)
INDIANOLA, Iowa – Simpson College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Bjorkgren has announced he is stepping down from his position after nine years. “After taking some time to evaluate and reflect on my future, I have decided to step down from my position of head men’s basketball coach,” Bjorkgren said. “I have dedicated the past
Former ODU All-American Hodge named Monarchs Special Assistant to the Head Coach
Old Dominion head men’s basketball coach announced one member of his 2024-25 staff on Tuesday and is proud to bring back Odell Hodge as special assistant to the head coach. “It is always easy and exciting to welcome one of our own back home. But what Odell represents is truly unique and our players will benefit
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Martinez named Head Basketball Coach at Coastal Bend
President Dr. Justin Hoggard and Athletic Director Vicente Garza elevated Brandon Martinez to full-time head coach of Coastal Bend’s men’s basketball program on Monday. Martinez served this past season as the interim head coach for the Cougars. Martinez, previously Coastal Bend’s assistant coach prior to the departure of Robert Byrd to Kilgore after the 2022-23
OFFICIAL: Alabama signs Oats to contract extension
This one has been out there for a few days, but Alabama made it official today. Here’s the statement released by the Crimson Tide on head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats’ contract extension: University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and
D3 NEWS: RIT’s McVean announces retirement
Rochester Institute of Technology Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob McVean announced his intention to retire after 40 seasons on the Tiger bench. “I am very fortunate to have been able to do something I love at the same excellent academic university for 40 years. The most special thing to me has been the relationships with hundreds of players
Duquesne’s Dambrot set to retire following NCAA Tournament
Duquesne University head men’s basketball Keith Dambrot announced at a press conference Monday in the ballroom of the Power Center that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. Dambot, a native of Akron, Ohio, was named head coach of the Dukes March 28, 2017, and has guided the program to a record of 115-95