Ellsworth Community College men’s basketball has added two new assistant coaches. The Panthers have added Damian Archer and Drew Munley, giving Head Coach Bryan Bender’s staff a powerful mix of playing pedigree, coaching savvy, and cutting-edge analytics. Archer arrives with a resume that spans the game at every level. A two-time SIAC Champion who played
Mike Hill named Vice President of Men’s Basketball for the NCAA
Mike Hill has been named the vice president of men’s basketball for the NCAA, where he will oversee the Division I, II and III Men’s Basketball Championships, as well as the National Invitation Tournament. Hill will replace JoAn Scott, who retired last week after working at the NCAA since 2013. Hill will report to Dan
Price named Assistant Basketball Coach at Holy Cross
Holy Cross men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen has announced that DeVon Price has been hired as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season. “We’re excited to have Devon join our staff, said head coach Dave Paulsen. “I got to know him on the road as we were both recruiting and was impressed with his work ethic, professionalism, and knowledge
Rutgers Head Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell announces cancer diagnosis
Rutgers Head Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell released the following letter announcing that he has had successful surgery following a cancer diagnosis: STATEMENT FROM RUTGERS MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH STEVE PIKIELL Since my family and I arrived On the Banks a decade ago, the Rutgers community has embraced us. The incredible young men in our basketball
Wells named Washington Men’s Basketball Director of Mindset & Culture
Washington head men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle has announced the addition of Jayson Wells to his staff as the Huskies’ Director of Mindset & Culture. Wells most recently spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Cal State Fullerton, serving under Titans head coach Dedrique Taylor, under whom Sprinkle coached as an assistant from 2013-19. Prior to
Flores named Assistant Basketball Coach at UC Davis
UC Davis men’s basketball head coach Jim Les announced the addition of Sacramento native Jay Flores as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. “Jay is exactly the kind of coach we wanted to bring into this program as we begin our transition to the Mountain West,” Les said. “He’s a tireless recruiter with a great
Oregon adds Hankins as Assistant Basketball Coach
Oregon head coach Dana Altman has announced the hiring of Tom Hankins as an assistant coach. Hankins brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to Eugene. His career has included stops in the NCAA, NBA G League and NBA, highlighted by more than two decades coaching Division I basketball and the last seven seasons with the
Robert Covington named Chief Basketball Officer at Tennessee State
Story Courtesy: Nick Guerriero, TSU Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting Tennessee State men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith has added TSU Athletics Hall of Famer and NBA veteran Robert Covington to his staff as chief basketball officer. Covington’s role will center on player relations, community and campus engagement, and team activities. He will support players’ professional, social
Daniel named Assistant Basketball Coach at Minnesota North College-Vermilion
Minnesota North College-Vermilion Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matthew Shonder announces the hiring of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Randy Daniel. Daniel joins Coach Matthew Shonder’s Minnesota North College- Vermilion Men’s Basketball staff as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, bringing a distinguished background as a former JUCO All‑American, NCAA Division II student‑athlete, and professional player in the
Payette, McGill and Weeks added to Rhode Island College Basketball Staff
Rhode Island College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sam Ferry has announced the additions of Kevin Payette ’06, Lawrence McGill ’20 and Tyriek Weeks ’26 to his coaching staff. The trio will serve as assistant men’s basketball coaches. “We hit three home runs this offseason by hiring Kevin, Lawrence and Tyriek to our coaching staff,” Ferry said. “They embody the enthusiasm and selfless spirit that
Embry-Riddle’s Ridder announces retirement following 2026-27 season
Story Courtesy: Clayton Barefield, ERAU Athletics With his 37th season at the helm of the Embry-Riddle men’s basketball program drawing near, Steve Ridder has announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season. With one of the most decorated coaching careers in the history of ERAU Athletics, Ridder has been the guiding force through
JUCO NEWS: Miller joins Howard College (TX) Basketball Staff
Mike Miller enters his first season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at HowardCollege. Miller graduated from Alvernia University, where he scored 1251 career points. He is thecareer leader in 3-point field goals made with 246 and was a member of the 2014 and2015 MAC Commonwealth Championship teams. Miller started his coaching career as an