Alan Major begins his second stint on the Ohio State men’s basketball staff this week after most recently spending five years as the head coach at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. When Thad Matta took over the Ohio State program in 2004-05, Major joined the Buckeyes after coaching with Matta at Xavier the
Dixon announces the hiring of Tom Herrion and Thomas Montigel
TCU head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon put the finishing touches on his staff with the hiring of Tom Herrion and Thomas Montigel. Herrion will take over as a special assistant, while Montigel will become the Horned Frogs’ operations coordinator after spending the last couple of seasons as a graduate assistant within the program. Herrion
Guy Furr Named Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Valley CC
Guy Furr will begin his 15th year at Trinity Valley Community College in a new role. He has been promoted to become the 10th head men’s basketball coach in school history. Furr replaces Kris Baumann, who resigned earlier this week after a four-year tenure to join the men’s basketball coaching staff at University of Texas
Shawn Finney Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Manhattan
Manhattan Head Coach Steve Masiello has announced the addition of former Tulane Head Coach Shawn Finney as an assistant coach. He will be involved in all aspects of the program including but not limited to game preparation, recruiting and scouting. “Shawn Finney brings 30 years of coaching experience to the Manhattan program,” said Masiello. “He has
Scott Cherry Inks Four-year Extension at High Point
High Point University athletic director Dan Hauser announced Thursday that men’s basketball head coach Scott Cherry has signed a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2019-2020 season. The architect of four straight Big South regular season championship teams, Cherry has led the Panthers to four consecutive postseason appearances and 44 wins over the past
Justin Bell Promoted to Associate Head Coach at UC Riverside
UC Riverside Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dennis Cutts announced that Justin Bell has been promoted to associate head coach of the Highlanders. “I have enjoyed watching Justin’s development as a coach over the past three seasons, and know he will be successful in this new role,” said Cutts. “He has been a terrific coach and
Ernst to lead Olivet College men’s basketball on interim basis
Stephen Ernst has been tabbed as the interim head men’s basketball coach at Olivet College, according to an announcement by Athletic Director Ryan Shockey. Ernst, who was hired in April 2016 to be an assistant men’s basketball coach, will assume all responsibilities for the program for the 2016-17 season. At the conclusion of the season,
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Yaklich Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Illinois State
Luke Yaklich, entering his fourth season on the Illinois State men’s basketball staff, has been promoted to associate head coach, it was announced by head coach Dan Muller Tuesday. “Luke has exceeded all expectations since his arrival three years ago,” Muller said. “From our academic success, to on-the-court coaching, to recruiting, Luke has grown at
Mansfield Removes Interim Tag from Men’s Basketball Coach Pat Zipfel
Mansfield University has announced that the interim tag has been removed from men’s basketball coach Pat Zipfel. “We’re very excited to have Coach Zipfel continue his work with the Red & Black” said Interim Director of Athletics Chaelim Nellis. “He brings a strong foundation of returning players along with an excellent recruiting class that has
Taylor Steps Down as Head Coach at Covenant College (GA); will become Director of Player Development at Utah State
Covenant Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics Kyle Taylor has announced that he is stepping down from both positions. Taylor has accepted a position with Utah State University, an NCAA Division I member, to be the director of player development for the men’s basketball program under head coach Tim Duryea. “I am thankful
Kareem Richardson Inks Extension at UMKC through 2020-21
UMKC Director of Athletics Carla Wilson announced that the contract of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kareem Richardson has been extended through the 2020-21 season. “I can’t say enough about Kareem’s uncompromised commitment to competitiveness on the court and in the classroom,” Wilson said. “Under his leadership and direction, we continue to be very enthused about