According to multiple reports, including one from CBS Sports, Virginia is finalizing a deal to hire VCU’s Ryan Odom as their new head men’s basketball coach. Odom, best known for leading 16-seed UMBC to a historic upset over 1-seed Virginia in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, has guided three different programs to March Madness. He spent
Baruth resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Saginaw Valley State
After 13 seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball team at Saginaw Valley State University, Randy Baruth announced he’s stepping down from his head coaching duties, effective immediately. “We have enjoyed being a part of the Cardinal family for the past 13 years,” Baruth said. “I would like to thank all current and former players for their
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Batish named Head Basketball Coach at Ottawa University (KS)
Ottawa University Director of Athletics, Janet Eaton-Smith has announced that Jamie Batish has been selected to lead the Braves as the new head men’s basketball coach. Batish is in his sixth year with the program and served as interim head coach for the last 10 games of the 2024-25 season. “It is with extreme excitement that I announce the removal
Chillious named Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah
Newly minted Utah head men’s basketball coach Alex Jensen makes the first addition to his staff with the hiring of a veteran collegiate coach in Raphael Chillious (chilly-us) as an assistant coach on Friday. “Raphael has an established track record in player development and recruiting that will be integral to our program,” Jensen said. “We’re
Denver, Wulbrun Mutually Agree to Part Ways
The University of Denver Athletic Department and head men’s basketball coach Jeff Wulbrun have mutually agreed to part ways, the two parties announced on Thursday. Assistant coach Shammond Williams will continue to serve as the program’s interim head coach as Vice Chancellor for Athletics Josh Berlo immediately begins a national search. “On behalf of the University of Denver, and the athletic
Prather Resigns as Head Coach at Millsaps College
Millsaps College Director of Athletics Justin LeBlanc has accepted the resignation of Millsaps men’s basketball head coach Michael Prather. A national search for a new Millsaps men’s basketball head coach will begin immediately. “We greatly appreciate Michael’s commitment to our student-athletes the past five seasons and are incredibly grateful for all he has done for our
Iona University Names Dan Geriot as Head Coach of Men’s Basketball Program
Iona University has appointed Dan Geriot as head coach of the Gaels’ men’s basketball program. Geriot comes to New Rochelle after spending the last nine seasons on the coaching staff of the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In addition, Iona is announcing its intentions to hire the first-ever
OFFICIAL: Fordham Announces Change in Men’s Basketball Leadership
Charles Guthrie, Fordham University’s director of intercollegiate athletics, announced Thursday the University is making a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program, parting ways with head coach Keith Urgo. Fordham will commence a national search for its next head coach. https://fordhamsports.com/news/2025/3/20/mens-basketball-fordham-announces-change-in-mens-basketball-leadership.aspx
Andrzejek named Head Basketball Coach at Campbell
Campbell director of athletics Hannah Bazemore has announced University of Florida assistant John Andrzejek as the Fighting Camels’ head men’s basketball coach. Andrzejek (An-der-shek) comes to Buies Creek after spending the last two seasons at Florida, helping the Gators to a No. 1 seed in this year’s NCAA tournament and an SEC championship. “I am beyond excited to welcome
D2 CSU Pueblo mutually parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Matt Hammer
Colorado State University Pueblo Athletics and head men’s basketball coach Matt Hammer have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately. Hammer, who recently completed his sixth season at the helm of the program, was the eighth head men’s basketball coach in the school’s four-year era that began in 1963. In his six seasons with the ThunderWolves, Hammer
Boucher resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Westmont College
After five seasons as head coach of the Westmont College Men’s Basketball program, Landon Boucher has announced his decision to step down, prioritizing his growing family over coaching. A former Westmont player himself, Boucher met his wife, former Westmont soccer standout Aolani Rueff, at the college, and they have a five-year-old son, with another child
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Meador named Head Basketball Coach at Chico State
As the Chico State men’s basketball team prepared to embark on the 2024-25 campaign, they saw a transition of power at the head coaching position with three-year assistant coach Cevin Meador handed the reigns the week before their first regular season trip. Despite the quick turnaround, Coach Meador has shown his readiness to take on