University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away earlier today. Abdur-Rahim, 43, was undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital when he passed away due to complications that arose during the procedure. “All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” said Vice President for Athletics, Michael
Temple assistant Chris Clark suspended
Temple Assistant coach Chris Clark has also been suspended by the University for providing impermissible benefits to student-athletes according to a press release. The veteran assistant coach is slated to return to the program on Dec. 11. In an unrelated move, Temple also announced that guard Lynn Greer III has been suspended nine games for
D2 NEWS: Augusta U adds Siler to Men’s Basketball Staff
Over the years of Augusta University basketball, very few players have had an impact on a team and program, quite like Garret Siler. Coach Dip Metress has said Siler is one of the players he would put on the “Mount Rushmore” of Jaguar basketball. Siler was on the teams that made two straight trips to the NCAA
D3 NEWS: Loscombe named Assistant Basketball Coach at Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney College sixth-year head basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough has announced the recent appointment of Trevor Loscombe as an Assistant Coach. Loscombe previously served as a graduate assistant/assistant video coordinator at NCAA Division I member the University of Central Florida (UCF) from 2022-24. “We are excited to add Trevor to the staff this year,” said Kimbrough. “Trevor brings a selfless
Quinnipiac Basketball Staff Update
Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Nolan Meehan (Director of Player Development & Operations) and the promotion of Jeff Robinson (Assistant Coach), as revealed by Head Coach Tom Pecora. Both Meehan and Robinson have been with the program since the 2022-23 season. Robinson previously served as Director of Operations, while Meehan was the Bobcats’ Graduate Assistant for each
NAIA NEWS: Hulsey hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Keiser
Keiser men’s basketball Head Coach Marcus “Chief” Bryant announced on Monday the hiring of Payton Hulsey as assistant coach. “I couldn’t be more excited to have Coach Hulsey along the sideline with us this season.,” Bryant said. “Already, he’s shown many qualities of being a great assistant coach and has an outstanding passion for skill development. Although the
NAIA NEWS: Long promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Grand View
Grand View men’s basketball head coach Denis Schaefer announced that assistant coach Tyler Long has been promoted to associate head coach effective immediately. “I’m proud to promote Tyler to associate head coach,” Schaefer said. We are grateful for his expertise and dedication and look forward to the impact he will continue to make on our program. I am excited to
BREAKING: Virginia’s Tony Bennett announces retirement
Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett will announce his retirement after 15 seasons at the University of Virginia in a press conference at John Paul Jones Arena on Friday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. Bennett posted a 364-136 record at Virginia, guiding the Cavaliers to the 2019 NCAA Championship, two ACC
North Alabama’s Pujol receives contract extension
University of North Alabama Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Tony Pujol, adding two more years to his current contract to extend through 2026-27 with an option to extend beyond 2027. Pujol was hired at UNA on April 2, 2018 and has coached every game since North
SUNY Oneonta Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The SUNY Oneonta men’s basketball program announced three new additions to its coaching staff on Wednesday. Head coach Cameron Conover introduced the hirings of Tanner Kallfelz, William Zuntag, and Nick Doran. After serving as a student assistant and manager, Tanner Kallfelz returns to Oneonta as an assistant coach. He brings a versatile skill set and will focus on player development and recruiting. “Tanner is an extremely
JUCO NEWS: Daly named Assistant Basketball Coach at Parkland College
Parkland College Athletics and Cobras Basketball are proud to announce Jimmie Daly as an assistant coach for the Parkland Cobras men’s basketball program. Daly joins the coaching staff after spending the last two years as an assistant coach at Rogers State University in Claremore, Oklahoma. At RSU, Daly helped lead the men’s basketball team to a
NAIA NEWS: Graceland Men’s Basketball Promotes Matt Dickman to Associate Head Coach
The Graceland University Athletic Department has announced the promotion of Matt Dickman from his role as Assistant Coach to Associate Head Coach entering the 2024-25 season. Dickman is entering his second year at Graceland University in the 2024-25 season but it will be his fourth season on the sidelines with Head Coach Todd Lorensen. “Coach