Former University of Oregon head men’s basketball coach Ernie Kent has joined the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) as associate executive director. Kent was president of the NABC in 2011-12. An outstanding player as one of coach Dick Harter’s “Kamikaze Kids” at Oregon, Kent began his coaching career in Saudi Arabia from 1980-87 before
Williams named assistant at Nyack
The Nyack Warriors have hired Pershin Williams as an assistant coach. Williams had most recently served as an assistant coach for four seasons at Georgia Southern University. Prior to Georgia Southern he also served in a similar capacity at Lafayette College and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. While an assistant at Georgia Southern, Pershin
Dambrot Receives One-Year Contract Extension
Following a 26-win season, the program’s fourth NCAA Tournament berth and cracking the Top-25 for the first time in school history, University of Akron head men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot has received a one-year contract extension, President Dr. Luis M. Proenza and Director of Athletics Tom Wistrcill announced Monday. The extension is finalized and pending
WSU Makes Salary Amendments to Marshall Contract
Wichita State University head men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall’s salary will increase to $1.6 million beginning Nov. 9, and to $1,750,000 beginning in April, 2014, under a revised contract agreement between the school and Marshall, Director of Athletics Eric Sexton announced today. “We believe this commitment to Coach Marshall through this salary increase for his
Mercyhurst adds two assistants
The Mercyhurst men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of two assistant coaches for the 2013-14 season. A.J. Bender and Dwan McMillan will be on Coach Gary Manchel’s staff this year. Bender played basketball at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 2007 with a degree in business administration. Bender earned his Master’s
Gallagher Signs Extension
After piloting the Hawks to their first-ever Division I postseason appearance, the University of Hartford has signed head men’s basketball coach John Gallagher to a new contract that will keep him as the head men’s basketball coach through the 2017-18 season, President Walter Harrison and Director of Athletics Pat Meiser announced on Wednesday afternoon. Gallagher
Canisius Hires Ops
Canisius head men’s basketball coach Jim Baron announced today that former Golden Griffin Chuck Harris has been named the program’s director of men’s basketball operations. Harris played 115 career games in a Canisius uniform from 2003-07, where he scored 1,090 points to go with 555 rebounds and 312 assists. Harris comes to Canisius after spending
Paine College Staff Update
Paine College men’s head basketball coach Jimmy Link has hired two new assistant coaches this season to round out the three person staff. Joining Link on the sidelines this season will be Tito Arias and Paine College alumni Chase Campbell. Both bring a unique set of complimentary experiences to Paine as the team looks ahead
Hill-Thomas joins Nevada staff
University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach David Carter has added former Wolf Pack player Garry Hill-Thomas to the staff. Hill-Thomas will be a graduate assistant for the Pack this season. "We are excited to have Garry return to the program," Carter said. "He was a standout player for the Wolf Pack and we welcome
BYU’s Rose undergoes surgery
BYU basketball coach Dave Rose underwent surgery last week as part of his cancer treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. It was deemed necessary that Rose undergo surgery to remove cancerous spots that were discovered during Rose’s most recent routine cancer screening. The surgery was performed by Dr. Courtney Scaife. "The surgery went well," Dr.
Williston State Hires Assistant
– A familiar face is joining the Tetons Coaching Staff in Matthew Goodwin. A former All American at Williston State, Coach Goodwin returns to be an assistant coach for men’s basketball. During his playing time at Williston State, Goodwin led the National Junior College Athletic Association in scoring as a sophomore, averaging 24.8 points per
Floyd Adds Cantu to UTEP Staff
Head Coach Tim Floyd named Bob Cantu to the UTEP basketball staff on Tuesday. Cantu will serve as assistant coach, taking the spot vacated by Greg Foster when he departed for a position with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. Cantu spent 12 seasons at USC as an assistant coach, associate head coach and most recently interim