Ryan Ayers, a 2009 Notre Dame graduate and sharp-shooting guard for the Fighting Irish, has returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach on Mike Brey’s staff. Ayers is the second former Brey player and team captain added to the men’s basketball coaching staff in the last two weeks joining 2002 graduate Ryan Humphrey.
Shields Joins the East Central Community College Men’s Basketball Staff
El Dorado, Ark. native Dylan Shields was recently named assistant men’s basketball coach at East Central Community College in Decatur. Shields’ main responsibilities will be recruiting coordinator with a focus on out-of-state players, opponent preparation, and coordinating East Central men’s basketball camps. Prior to joining the ECCC staff, Shields served as the assistant director of
NBA Vet Lindsey Hunter Named Assistant Coach at Buffalo
Buffalo head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats has announced the addition of former NBA player and coach Lindsey Hunter to the staff as assistant coach. Hunter spent 17 years in the NBA as a player and another two years as a coach in the league, including as interim head coach of the Phoenix Suns. “We
Pinkins to Leave LSU Staff
LSU head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones has announced that assistant coach Al Pinkins is leaving the Tigers staff to pursue another coaching opportunity. Pinkins, a native of Camilla, Georgia, joined the Tiger program prior to the 2015-16 season, after coaching in the SEC for one year at Tennessee and three seasons at Ole Miss.
OFFICIAL: Cantu Named Assistant Coach at Portland
Bob Cantu will join the University of Portland men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach Terry Porter announced on Thursday. Cantu spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at UTEP and the previous 12 seasons at USC as an assistant coach, associate head coach and interim head coach. Cantu brings
Charles Agumagu Named Assistant Coach at St. Thomas University
Former Barry University men’s basketball player Charles Agumagu was named the lead assistant coach for St. Thomas University men’s basketball team. His contract becomes official in August. “To be completely honest with you, it still feels surreal,” Agumagu said. “To God, I give the glory. I had no idea I would get into coaching. When I
Ohio Northern Adds Matt Winters as Assistant Basketball Coach
Matt Winters has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern University. He joins ONU after spending the 2015-16 season at Rhodes (Tenn.), where he helped coach three players to All-SAA honors. Winters also served as an assistant coach at Denison from 2012-15. During his time at Denison, the team advanced to the
Ben Luber Returns to Rider as Assistant Basketball Coach
Ben Luber is returning to the Rider University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, it was announced today. “I am excited to have a familiar face back in our program and on my staff,” said Rider head coach Kevin Baggett, who is entering his fifth season at Rider. “Ben did a great job of
The Rising Coaches Conference – July 5-7 – Marian University (IN)
A must-attend conference for young and aspiring coaches. The Rising Coaches Conference is the ONLY conference geared towards professional & personal development for the coaching profession. The 2016 Conference will take place from on July 5-7 at Marian University in Indianapolis, IN. The cost of the conference is only $125 which includes Registration fee, the
Rylee Hernandez Named Head Basketball Coach at Williston State
After the departure of Coach Cory Fehringer to Western Nebraska, Rylee Hernandez had been named as the Head Coach for the Tetons. Hernandez has been an assistant coach at Williston State for 3 years prior. Hernandez assumes responsibilities immediately. Hernandez states “I am extremely thankful and grateful for this opportunity to guide and lead these
Former UTSA Head Coach Brooks Thompson Passes Away
Former UTSA men’s basketball coach Brooks Thompson passed away Thursday night, the university announced in a press release. Thompson, 45, was diagnosed with double organ failure in April and had been hospitalized for much of the past two months. “The UTSA family is very saddened to learn that Brooks Thompson passed away on Thursday,” UTSA
Ali Ton Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Fordham
Ali Ton, former associate head coach at UC Irvine, was named assistant men’s basketball coach at Fordham University announced head coach Jeff Neubauer. “Ali and I have known and continually developed a respect for each other since his playing days at Davidson,” said Neubauer. “As a player, he was a competitor and a winner. My