I blogged about this yesterday – it’s now official… Allen Sharpe has been named the 10th men’s basketball coach in the history of the University of West Alabama program, according to an announcement today by Director of Athletics Stan Williamson. "This is a great opportunity for me and my family at a place where we
Cox Joins Rams Staff
Head coach Dan Hurley announces the addition of David Cox to the Rhode Island men’s basketball coaching staff. Cox, who spent the previous four seasons on the staff at Rutgers, will serve as the Rams’ newest assistant coach. "David has a wealth of experience and success working with programs at the highest levels," Hurley said.
Krystkowiak’s deal at Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune has obtained a copy of the five-year, $8.3 million contract signed on April 24 by Runnin’ Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak. For the first year, beginning July 1, Krystkowiak will receive $400,000 base salary, $500,000 from broadcast revenue, $500,00 for public speaking and fundraising, and $100,000 from rights fees paid by
Central Missouri Hires Coach
The University of Central Missouri announced today that Doug Karleskint has been hired as the 24th head men’s basketball coach in the 109-year history of the program. UCM Athletics Director Jerry Hughes will officially introduce him at a press conference in the UCM Multipurpose Building Alumni Room on Tuesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. "Doug
HOT: Extension for Mack at Xavier
Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that the University has entered into a new agreement with men’s basketball head coach Chris Mack, which includes a two-year extension through the 2019-20 season. Mack, 44, has led Xavier to the NCAA Tournament in four of his first five seasons at the helm, including the
Crowley’s Ridge College adds assistant
Crowley’s Ridge College has announced the addition of Tyler Parker to the Men’s Basketball Coaching staff for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Parker has been named as the coach of the newly formed Men’s Basketball Junior Varsity team and will also serve as the Assistant Coach to the Pioneers varsity basketball team. Parker, a native of
Fordham promotes DBO
Fordham University head men’s basketball coach announced today the promotion of Mike DePaoli to assistant men’s basketball coach. "Mike did a tremendous job the past four years and is well-deserving of the promotion," said Pecora. "He will bring enthusiasm and energy to the coaching staff and will be a major element in our future success."
Extension for Tulane’s Conroy
After guiding the Tulane men’s basketball team to a second consecutive postseason tournament, head coach Ed Conroy has been rewarded with a contract extension through the 2017 season, it was announced today by Tulane Director of the Athletics Rick Dickson. Conroy’s four seasons with the Green Wave have resulted in 65 wins, the fourth most
Maine staff update
University of Maine men’s basketball head coach, Bob Walsh, announced the addition of two assistant coaches as Matt O’Brien and Zak Boisvert were added to the coaching staff. Most recently O’Brien spent five seasons with America East rival Vermont, while Boisvert spent last season with Fairleigh Dickinson of the Northeast Conference. O’Brien joins the Black
Cheaney named head coach at AUM
A coaching veteran with more than 15 years of experience at the NAIA level, as well as stops at NCAA Division I, II and III institutions, Auburn University at Montgomery has announced Michael Cheaney as its new head men’s basketball coach. Cheaney takes over the helm of the Warhawks after spending the past four seasons
Wabash names head coach
Wabash College President Gregory Hess has appointed Kyle Brumett as the school’s new head basketball coach. Brumett comes to Wabash from Defiance College where he has served as the men’s basketball coach and assistant athletics director. "We are very excited to bring Coach Brumett to Wabash College," said President Hess. "His experience as a successful
Illinois State adds assistant
Dean Oliver has continuously proven his leadership ability as an NBA player and an NCAA Division I assistant coach and student-athlete. He will now share his vast experience with the Illinois State men’s basketball program, as ISU head coach Dan Muller announced the hiring of Oliver as the Redbirds’ new assistant coach Thursday. "It is