Stephen Ernst has been tabbed as the interim head men’s basketball coach at Olivet College, according to an announcement by Athletic Director Ryan Shockey. Ernst, who was hired in April 2016 to be an assistant men’s basketball coach, will assume all responsibilities for the program for the 2016-17 season. At the conclusion of the season,
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Yaklich Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Illinois State
Luke Yaklich, entering his fourth season on the Illinois State men’s basketball staff, has been promoted to associate head coach, it was announced by head coach Dan Muller Tuesday. “Luke has exceeded all expectations since his arrival three years ago,” Muller said. “From our academic success, to on-the-court coaching, to recruiting, Luke has grown at
Mansfield Removes Interim Tag from Men’s Basketball Coach Pat Zipfel
Mansfield University has announced that the interim tag has been removed from men’s basketball coach Pat Zipfel. “We’re very excited to have Coach Zipfel continue his work with the Red & Black” said Interim Director of Athletics Chaelim Nellis. “He brings a strong foundation of returning players along with an excellent recruiting class that has
Taylor Steps Down as Head Coach at Covenant College (GA); will become Director of Player Development at Utah State
Covenant Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics Kyle Taylor has announced that he is stepping down from both positions. Taylor has accepted a position with Utah State University, an NCAA Division I member, to be the director of player development for the men’s basketball program under head coach Tim Duryea. “I am thankful
Kareem Richardson Inks Extension at UMKC through 2020-21
UMKC Director of Athletics Carla Wilson announced that the contract of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kareem Richardson has been extended through the 2020-21 season. “I can’t say enough about Kareem’s uncompromised commitment to competitiveness on the court and in the classroom,” Wilson said. “Under his leadership and direction, we continue to be very enthused about
Mark Polsgrove Named Director of Player Development at Appalachian State
Mark Polsgrove has been named Appalachian State University men’s basketball’s director of player development, head coach Jim Fox announced on Tuesday. Polsgrove will oversee player development for the men’s basketball program. He will continue and expand the larger role that he had taken on over the course of his two seasons as a graduate assistant
Lucas Named Men’s Basketball Director of Operations at Drake
Brian Lucas has joined the Drake University men’s basketball staff as the program’s director of basketball operations, head coach Ray Giacoletti announced Friday, July 15. Lucas joins the Bulldogs after spending six seasons with the Oklahoma State University men’s basketball team as a video and operations coordinator. “Brian has a tremendous pedigree and background coming
HOT: Trinity Valley’s Baumann resigns; will Join UTEP staff
Kris Baumann has announced his resignation as head men’s basketball coach/associate athletic director at Trinity Valley Community College. Baumann has accepted a position as assistant coach on the men’s basketball staff at the University of Texas at El Paso. “I’ve been coaching 17 years in junior college basketball and Trinity Valley is by far the
John Linehan and John Mariano Named To Brown Basketball Coaching Staff
Former Providence College basketball standout John Linehan and St. Anselm’s assistant coach John Mariano have been named to the Brown men’s basketball coaching staff in an announcement made by Bears’ head coach Mike Martin. “I am thrilled about the additions that we have made to our staff and am excited to begin working with them
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