Tennessee basketball coach Donnie Tyndall announced the hiring of three members of his support staff Friday, completing his full-time staff. J.T. Burton was named Director of Player Development. Beau Braden was named Video Coordinator, and R.J. Rush was appointed Special Assistant to the Head Coach. All three additions have previous experience either playing for or
Burke named head coach at Wilmington (DE)
Wilmington University Director of Athletics Linda Andrzjewski is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Burke as the head coach of the Wildcats’ men’s basketball team, effective immediately. "It is a great honor to be named head men’s basketball coach at Wilmington University,” Burke said of his hiring. “I want to thank all of the
Vanderbilt hires two assistants
Vanderbilt head coach Kevin Stallings has announced the hiring of Adam Cohen and Derrick Jones as assistant coaches on his basketball staff. "I am excited to have Adam Cohen and Derrick Jones join the Commodore basketball family," said Stallings. "Both are extremely hard workers, great recruiters, and good men, and have very impressive backgrounds. We
HOT: Symons named head coach at North Idaho College
The North Idaho College Athletics Department announced that Corey Symons has been named the head men’s basketball coach at North Idaho College. Symons replaces Jared Phay, who accepted the head coaching position at the College of Southern Idaho earlier this month. Symons has been the team’s assistant coach for 10 years and interim head coach
Ward elevated to associate head coach at Illinois State
After serving as an assistant coach at Illinois State during the past two seasons, Torrey Ward has been promoted to associate head coach of the ISU men’s basketball team, Redbird head coach Dan Muller announced Thursday. "Elevating Torrey to associate head coach was a very easy decision for me," Muller said. "I’ve always known Torrey
UIC staff update
Illinois-Chicago Head Basketball Coach Howard Moore finalized his staff for the 2014-15 season as he announced the hiring of Matt Saey and Phil Gaul on Wednesday afternoon. Saey will serve as the Director of Player Development, while Gaul will work as the Director of Basketball Operations, pending Board of Trustees approval. “I am thrilled to
OFFICIAL: Schafer to Western State
Thanks to great sources for getting us out in front of this one last night. It’s now official – Bradd Schafer is the new head coach at his alma mater Western State. Here’s the press release from from his former school Black Hills State: Black Hills State University’s head men’s basketball coach, Bradd Schafer, will
Texas State staff update
The Texas State men’s basketball team announced changes to its coaching staff Wednesday afternoon. The Bobcats have added Alex Hausladen as a director of operations. He replaces Jim Shaw who moved up to become an assistant coach after Talvin Hester left last month to join Kelvin Sampson’s staff at the University of Houston. "Alex Hausladen
Summers named head coach at Urbana
Urbana University Athletic Director Doug Young appointed Rob Summers as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Summers becomes the ninth head coach in the program’s 50th season. “Today, there is a renewed excitement surrounding our men’s basketball program,” said Young upon the announcement. “Rob Summers brings a wealth of talent and experience to Urbana University.
Marshall staff update
We reported this as a rumor last week. It’s now official – Dan D’Antoni’s staff at Marshall is now complete… Marshall men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni has announced the additions of Chris Duhon and Scott Rigot to the Thundering Herd coaching staff. D’Antoni also announced the retention of veteran Thundering Herd assistant coach Mark Cline
Lincoln joins Montana State staff
Former University of Oregon guard Brandon Lincoln joined Montana State University as an assistant men’s basketball coach Tuesday, rounding out Brian Fish’s first Bobcat staff. Lincoln comes to MSU from his alma mater, where he worked as men’s basketball assistant conditioning coach in 2013-14 for the Ducks’ NCAA Tournament team. It was his second tour
Virginia Assistants Sign New Contracts
While Virginia men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett has not yet signed a contract extension following one of the most successful seasons in program history, his assistants have signed new deals. Associate head coach Ritchie McKay, and assistant coaches Jason Williford and Ron Sanchez have all signed new contracts, which were obtained by the Newsplex