Baylor men’s basketball has hired John Jakus as an assistant coach, head coach Scott Drew announced Friday. Jakus joins the Baylor staff after spending the past three seasons as director of operations at Gonzaga. He previously worked at Baylor as a graduate assistant during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons. “John is someone we know well
Troester Joins Oklahoma State Basketball Staff In Operations Role
Oklahoma State basketball coach Mike Boynton has appointed longtime OSU administrator Lance Troester as the program’s assistant athletic director for men’s basketball. Troester arrived in Stillwater in 2006, and has worked closely with the basketball program as OSU’s assistant AD/compliance. No stranger to his new role, Troester previously served as the assistant director of men’s
Flagler College Hires Assistant Coach
Flagler College men’s basketball coach Chad Warner announced that Blake Selland has joined the basketball staff as an assistant coach. Selland played four seasons for Warner at Shorter University (2011-15). “Blake Selland is the greatest teammate that I ever coached. Hands down,” said Warner. “I am so thankful to be able to work with him
Wake Forest Announces Jamill Jones as Assistant Coach
The Wake Forest men’s basketball program announced Friday (May 19) that Jamill Jones has joined the staff as an assistant coach. Jones comes to the Demon Deacons after serving as an assistant coach at UCF, VCU and Florida Gulf Coast. “Jamill brings new blood to our staff and some new perspectives,” said head coach Danny
Howland Elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Winthrop
Pat Kelsey announced that Mike Howland has been promoted to assistant coach after spending the last two seasons as the director of basketball operations. “Mike has done a phenomenal job in his time here at Winthrop and has earned this opportunity,” said Kelsey. “He has a very keen basketball mind and has a very bright
Jordan Altman accepts offer to become Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Cloud County CC
On Thursday, Jordan Altman accepted the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cloud County Community College, pending approval by the Cloud County Community College Board of Trustees. If approved, Altman would become the fifth head coach in the program’s 51-year history. Altman comes to Concordia after spending two seasons as an assistant at Garden
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University of San Diego Basketball Staff Update
Lamont Smith, head coach for the University of San Diego men’s basketball program, announced the hiring of two new staff members. Terrence Rencher joins the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Additionally, Lance LaVetter is coming onboard as Director of Basketball Operations. Terrence Rencher joins USD from the University of New Mexico where he was
Highland CC Names Chad Boudreau Head Basketball Coach
Highland Community College has named Chad Boudreau as the new Highland Cougar Men’s Basketball head coach. He replaces Tone Boyle, who accepted a position as assistant coach at Eastern Illinois University after leading the Highland program for the past three seasons, earning a berth to the NJCAA National Tournament this past March. Boudreau comes to
Jeff Hironaka Named Head Basketball Coach at Colorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University has announced the hiring of Jeff Hironaka, who has served as the Head Coach of perennial DII Basketball Power Seattle Pacific University, Assisted at Washington State & Portland State Universities respectively, to lead the next era of CCU men’s basketball. “We are extremely excited to hire Coach Hiro, (Pronounced “Hero”) who is
Buzz Williams Elevates Steve Roccaforte to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams has announced the promotion of Steve Roccaforte to associate head coach. Roccaforte just completed his third season as an assistant coach with the program. He has nearly 30 years of Division I basketball coaching experience, including time as the head coach at Lamar University (2006-10). Known as
Michael Bahl Named Head Basketball Coach at MSU Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver Director of Athletics Dr. Anthony Grant named Michael Bahl as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program on Wednesday. “Michael has an incredible passion for MSU Denver and is committed to continuing the long-standing tradition of championship caliber basketball that the Roadrunners have been known for,” said Grant.