Ross Hodge, recognized as a top recruiter by multiple publications, has been named the associate head coach for Arkansas State men’s basketball, head coach Grant McCasland announced today. “Ross Hodge is a flat-out winner in every way,” said McCasland. “He’s set records and won with integrity everywhere he has been whether as an assistant or
BREAKING: Brian Kennedy Named Head Basketball Coach at NJIT
Brian Kennedy, who has been an assistant men’s basketball coach at NJIT since August 2012, will be introduced as the 11th head men’s basketball coach in program history in a Friday, August 15 news conference on campus. Coach Kennedy, whose involvement with the sport of basketball literally covers his entire life, is the son of
NC State Assistant Bobby Lutz Transitions to Administrative Role
So much for the Bobby Lutz to Georgia Tech rumors from earlier today. Lutz will be moving on (presumably to clear space for Joe Dooley), but will remain at NC State in a different position within the athletic department. He has assumed the new role of Special Assistant to the Deputy Athletic Director for External Operations,
Jamil Jones Added to UCF Basketball Staff
UCF head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has announced the hiring of Jamill Jones as an assistant coach for the Knights. “I am excited to add Jamill to my staff,” said Dawkins, who was hired on March 23. “He is one of the top young coaches in the country and has worked with some great programs in VCU and
Matt McKillop Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Davidson
Davidson men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop announced today that Matt McKillop ’06 has been promoted to associate head coach. “Matt continues to play a significant and vital role on our staff. It has been particularly evident as we have made the transition to the Atlantic 10,” said Bob McKillop, who just completed his 27th season at the helm. We find
Dunham Named Assistant Coach at Western Washington University
David Dunham has been named the assistant coach for men’s basketball at Western Washington University, announced head coach Tony Dominguez on Monday. Dunham, 45, has spent the last three seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham. He was previously the top assistant at WCC for 10 seasons, including serving
Jay Young Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Jay Young, who spent the past 11 seasons as an assistant at Stony Brook, including the last seven as associate head coach, has been named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Rutgers University. He arrives “On the Banks” with 29 years of collegiate coaching experience. “Jay is one of the finest people that I have had
Greg Kampe Extended Through 2020 at Oakland
Director of Athletics Jeff Konya announced on Monday that Oakland University and men’s basketball head coach Greg Kampe have agreed to terms for a contract extension. Kampe’s current contract was set to expire in May 2017, and will now run through the 2019-2020 season. “Greg has done a great job with our transition into the Horizon League
Nevada Staff Update
Nevada men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman announced the hiring of Yann Hufnagal and Ronald Dupree as assistant coaches for the Wolf Pack program. “I’m excited to make these additions to our coaching staff,” Musselman said. “Along with Doug Stewart, we now have three coaches who have strong experience at power-five institutions. That being said, they each
The Plug on Hoops Podcast
Gotta give a shoutout to my guys Brad, Juan, and Mike from The Plug on Hoops Podcast. I joined them last week and had a blast. They also had Josh Pastner on the show just a few days before he took the Georgia Tech job. Here’s the link to last week’s episode in case you
Stallings Announces Additions to Basketball Staff at Pitt
Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings announced the additions of Tom Richardson and Jeremy Ballard to his coaching staff for the 2016-17 season. In addition, Stallings will also bring on Dan Cage as director of basketball operations and Garry Christopher as strength and conditioning coordinator. “I am thrilled with how our staff is coming together,” said Stallings. “Tom
Matt Enriquez Named Head Basketball Coach at Western New Mexico
Western New Mexico University Hall of Fame men’s basketball player Matt Enriquez will now coach the team that he played four years for putting up numbers that landed him in the athletic hall of fame. Enriquez was named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sunday taking over for Jeff Law who resigned his post shortly after the