UNCW men’s basketball Coach Kevin Keatts and Director of Athletics Jimmy Bass have received contract extensions, the university announced today after a special called meeting of the UNCW Board of Trustees. The contract for Keatts, the award-winning coach of the 2016 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) regular season and tournament champions in men’s basketball, has been
BREAKING: Brian Earl Named Head Coach at Cornell
Brian Earl, who helped the Princeton program return to national prominence during nine seasons as an assistant and associate head coach, has been named the Robert E. Gallagher ’44 Head Coach of Cornell Men’s Basketball by Andy Noel, the Meakem*Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education. Earl becomes the 22nd head coach in school history and
Barnes Adds Michael Schwartz to Coaching Staff
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday that he has hired Michael Schwartz as an assistant coach. Schwartz’s roots in the coaching profession were initially established under Barnes at Texas. Schwartz’s close ties to Barnes and UT associate head coach Rob Lanier–along with his 17 years of coast-to-coast coaching experience in the Division I ranks–made
English Promoted to Tulsa Basketball Assistant Coach
University of Tulsa Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced today that Kim English has been promoted to assistant coach. English has served as the program’s Director of Player Development since June. English recently completed his first season at TU, one in which the Golden Hurricane won 20 games and played in the NCAA Tournament. Prior
Justin Welke Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Harper College
Justin Welke tendered his resignation as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Harper College. He indicated that he wanted to “pursue other career and coaching interests.” He was thankful for the opportunity to coach at Harper and for his time working with the students and staff in athletics. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the student-athletes
OFFICIAL: Marvin Menzies Chosen To Lead UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball Program
UNLV President Len Jessup and Athletics Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced that an offer has been made to Marvin Menzies to become the head coach of the men’s basketball program and he has accepted the agreement in principle. A contract will be submitted to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for review and
Point Loma Nazarene Head Coach Bill Carr Lands DI Women’s Head Coach Job at Santa Clara
With an NCCAA national title and two conference coach of the year awards to his name, Bill Carr has been hired as Santa Clara women’s head basketball coach. Carr, a native of Los Angeles, has been a men’s basketball coach for more than 25 years, including extensive experience in the West Coast Conference. He has compiled
Kevin Hovde Named Assistant Coach at San Francisco
Kevin Hovde, who served on the men’s basketball staff at Columbia for the past four seasons, has been named assistant head coach at the University of San Francisco, head coach Kyle Smith announced today. Hovde initially joined Smith’s staff at Columbia in 2011-12 as the program’s director of basketball operations and was promoted to assistant coach prior
Jesse Pruitt Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Stanford
Stanford’s Anne & Tony Director of Men’s Basketball Jerod Haase has named Jesse Pruitt as an assistant coach for the Cardinal, completing Haase’s coaching staff. “Jesse has many West Coast connections and all of his experiences are an asset to Stanford,” Haase said. “He has a passion for the game and an infectious personality. Jesse
BREAKING: Chris Beard Becomes Head Basketball Coach at Texas Tech
Chris Beard has been selected to return to the South Plains and serve as the 17th head coach of the Texas Tech men’s basketball program announced Friday by Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt and Interim University President Dr. John Opperman. A press conference to formally introduce Beard is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. CT on
Newbury College Names Former NBA Player Dana Barros as its Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Newbury College is pleased to welcome former Boston Celtic and NBA All-Star Dana Barros as its next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Barros, who has a wealth of playing and coaching experience, will succeed former Head Coach Jelani Townsell at the helm of the Nighthawks’ Men’s Basketball program beginning April 19, 2016. “Dana brings a truly
Jimmy Patsos Receives Two-Year Contract Extension at Siena
Siena Basketball Head Coach Jimmy Patsos has received a two-year contract extension from the College, lengthening the current deal through the 2020-21 season. All other elements of the contract remain the same. “I love Siena, it’s a great place to coach and I’m grateful to be here,” commented Patsos, who recently concluded his third season