Maine Maritime Academy director of athletics Steve Peed has appointed Cedric Gillette to be the Mariners next men’s basketball head coach, effective on Monday, Sep. 16. “In our conversations leading up to this search among the committee members and the team, we identified that we needed a chief energy officer to capitalize on the foundation
Howard Men’s Basketball announces first of its kind Voter Engagement Collaboration
2-time defending MEAC Champion Howard Men’s Basketball program announced the “Howard Bison Vote” campaign in partnership with its NIL collective, The Mecca Society. This is a first of its kind partnership, between a college basketball program and an NIL collective, designed to increase voter turnout and engagement ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, while raising money
SAU Tech hires Jackson as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
NJCAA D2 Southern Arkansas University Tech has hired Jakari Jackson as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Jackson, Houston native, is a recent graduate of Jarvis Christian University where he played basketball for four years. He holds also Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, and has also earned an MBA. Jackson will be working alongside Head Coach Bryant
Hundt joins King University Basketball Staff
King University men’s basketball head coach Jason Gillespie has hired Scot Hundt to join his staff as an Assistant Basketball Coach. Hundt, a native of Punta Gorda, Fla., most recently was an assistant coach and Director of Operations for the Loras College (Iowa) men’s basketball team. Among his responsibilities at Loras was managing travel arrangements, breaking down
Former BC standout Abrams named Eagles Director of Roster Management
Legendary Boston College standout Danya Abrams is returning to his alma mater to serve in a newly developed role of Director of Roster Management, it was announced today by the Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Head Men’s Basketball Coach Earl Grant. “We are really excited to have Danya join our staff. He is one of the most decorated players
Marietta College announces hiring of Pete Smith as Assistant Basketball Coach
Marietta College head men’s basketball coach Jon VanderWal has announced the hiring of Pete Smith as the Pioneer’s assistant coach. “We are extremely excited to have Pete join our staff,” said VanderWal. “Pete was a great D3 player for a really good program and has gained valuable coaching experience the past four years at Adrian College. He exudes all the qualities we
Todd Day out as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Philander Smith
Todd Day is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Philander Smith University. Day was the 8th overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft by Milwaukee, and played for Boston and Miami, Phoenix, and Minnesota during his career. The former University of Arkansas standout had been the Panthers head coach since 2016. No reason
Storrs Central Basketball Coaches’ Clinic Featuring Geno Auriemma
Dates: Oct. 5th – 6th, 8:30 AM start time Location: Gampel Pavilion – Storrs, Connecticut Storrs Central Basketball Coaches’ Clinic – Featuring Geno Auriemma Storrs Central is excited to announce our inaugural Coaches’ Clinic, featuring insights from one of basketball’s greatest minds. Attend two open UConn Women’s Basketball practices and engage in invaluable lectures and Q&A sessions with Coach Geno Auriemma and his staff. This clinic goes beyond X’s and O’s, focusing on the philosophies and principles that drive championship success. Whether you’re an experienced coach or just starting out, you’ll gain essential tools, strategies, and insights to elevate your coaching game. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a Hall of Fame coaching legend! Check-in, other details TBA Tentative Schedule – Saturday, Oct. 5 8:30 – 9AMRegistration in Gampel 9 – 9:30AMWBB Warm up with Director of Sports Performance (Andrea Hudy) on Gampel Court 9:30 – 11:30AMWBB Practice in Gampel 11:30 – 12:30PMLunch 12:30 – 1:30PMAndrea Hudy Sport Performance lecture 1:30 – 2:30PMGeno Auriemma lecture followed by Q&A
De La Torre elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Portland State
Portland State Basketball Coach has announced the elevation of Director of Operations Alberto De La Torre to Assistant Coach for the Vikings. De La Torre has been with the Vikings basketball program since 2018 when, as a student at PSU, he began working as a team manager, then was a graduate assistant. In 2021, De La Torre was
Shaw named Assistant Basketball Coach at Penn State Harrisburg
Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball head coach Don Friday has announced that former Guilford assistant Drew Shaw has joined his staff for the program’s upcoming 2024-25 campaign. Most recently, Shaw served as a student assistant coach at Guilford, his alma mater, for three seasons and helped lead the Quakers to one of the most successful
Rhode Island College adds Eggleston as Assistant Basketball Coach
Rhode Island College has named Irving Eggleston as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Eggleston spent the previous two seasons coaching at Brandeis. “I feel like the stars have aligned for Irv to join our staff here at Rhode Island College,” Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sam Ferry said. “He comes highly-regarded for his ability to connect with players, to coach on the
Laing, N’Diaye promoted to Associate Head Coaches at Central Florida
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins has announced Wednesday that Robbie Laing and Mamadou N’Diaye have been promoted to associate head coaches. “We’re excited to promote Robbie and Mamadou to associate head coaches. Both have been key contributors to our staff and have really showed their ability to work with our student-athletes to raise their level on and