Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud today announced he has formally named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins as head coach-designate. Hopkins will succeed Coach Jim Boeheim following the 2017-18 men’s basketball season. In March, Boeheim announced that he will retire in three years. “For more than 25 years, Mike Hopkins has demonstrated the true meaning
USBWA Creates Dean Smith Award
The United States Basketball Writers Association and the University of North Carolina jointly announced the creation of an award to honor the late Dean Smith, coaching legend and former Tar Heels basketball coach. The Dean Smith Award will be presented annually by the USBWA to an individual in college basketball who embodies the spirit and
Meehan Named Bucknell’s Director of Basketball Operations
Former Lebanon Valley men’s basketball standout Joe Meehan `12 was named the Manager of Basketball Operations of Bucknell’s men’s basketball program late last month. Meehan takes over at Bucknell after a two-year stint as an assistant coach at Randolph-Macon. During his time there, the Yellow Jackets tied a program record by winning 28 games this
Michael McSloy Named As Vassar Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Vassar College men’s basketball head coach BJ Dunne appointed a new assistant coach, bringing on Michael McSloy to the coaching staff for the 2015-16 season. “I am excited to join the men’s basketball program and the Vassar College community,” said McSloy. “I look forward to coaching and recruiting such great student-athletes. Coach Dunne’s passion and
Kentucky Administrative Staff Update
The Kentucky men’s basketball program has elevated Joel Justus to special assistant to the head coach and Will Barton to director of basketball administration, head coach John Calipari announced Wednesday. Justus served as the director of analytics during UK’s historic 38-1 season. He was responsible for analyzing player and team performance and utilizing various stats
Willie Freeman Named Assistant Coach at Western Carolina
Western Carolina head men’s basketball coach Larry Hunter announced the addition of Willie Freeman to his staff. Freeman has been a fixture in Cullowhee having spent time as a player for the Catamounts, a graduate assistant and Director of Basketball Operations for the men’s program and as an assistant on the women’s basketball staff. Freeman
Gallagher Announces Staff Changes at Hartford
Sixth-year head men’s basketball coach John Gallagher and the University of Hartford men’s basketball team have announced changes to the Hawks’ coaching staff for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Tom Devitt, previously the director of basketball operations, has been named an assistant coach. Former Hawk standout Jaret von Rosenberg will join the staff as an assistant
Goodson Promoted to DBO at Texas Tech
Steven “Zo” Goodson has been promoted to Director of Operations Texas Tech. He is in his third stint with head coach Tubby Smith. He served as the assistant director of basketball operations and director of player development for the past two seasons. He is in charge of player personnel and will oversee player development, as well
Talvis Franklin Named Video Coordinator at Troy
Troy University men’s basketball head coach Phil Cunningham announced Monday the hiring of Talvis Franklin as video coordinator. The two worked together, alongside Troy assistant coach Marcus Grant, for 5 seasons at Mississippi State. “When the video coordinator position opened on our staff, Talvis was the coach I wanted to try and hire,” Cunningham said.
Former Virginia Tech Head Coach Named DBO at Miami
University of Miami men’s basketball head coach Jim Larrañaga has completed his 2015-16 staff with the addition of James Johnson as the team’s director of basketball operations. “JJ and I have been good friends for 10 years. My staff and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him for our two years together at George Mason, and
Murray State Staff Update
Murray State head men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon announced the hiring of Shane Nichols and Tim Kaine who will join the Racers as assistant coaches. Nichols comes to MSU from Hofstra and Kaine from Georgia Southern. “When putting together our staff, I wanted to hire high energy coaches who have high character and excel in
Nebraska-Kearney Hires Assistants
Nebraska-Kearney head men’s basketball coach Kevin Lofton announced today that Devin Eighmey (pronounced amy) and Ken Moses will be his assistant coaches. Over the last two seasons, Moses served as the Lopers graduate assistant while Eighmey held the same title at NW Missouri State. Both will be involved in all aspects of the program. “The