University of Michigan men’s basketball head coach John Beilein announced today (Thursday, June 27) that Will Vergollo will rejoin the Wolverine staff as the program’s video analyst. He fills the role of Pete Kahler, who was recently promoted to U-M’s director of basketball operations. "We are happy to have the opportunity to bring Will back
OFFICIAL: Fortier to Cal Poly
I mentioned this one a few weeks ago – here’s the official release: ifth-year Cal Poly men’s basketball head coach Joe Callero finalized his staff for the 2013-14 season with the Tuesday announcement by the Mustang Athletics Department that Paul Fortier, former assistant coach with the University of Washington, has joined the program as associate
Stony Brook extends contract of Steve Pikiell
Stony Brook University has extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell, the architect of a Seawolves basketball renaissance, Director of Athletics Jim Fiore announced Thursday. Pikiell’s contract now runs through the end of the 2017-18 season. Pikiell recently completed his eighth season at the helm of the Seawolves, guiding the program to
University of the Ozarks Names Coach
David Ferrell was named the new head men’s basketball coach at the University of the Ozarks, it was announced by Athletics Director Jimmy Clark Wednesday. Ferrell has spent the last 21 years as the head boy’s basketball coach at West Fork High School where he posted a 458-176 (.733) record and made eight trips to
College of Charleston Staff Update
College of Charleston men’s basketball head coach Doug Wojcik announced the promotion of two members of his coaching staff on Wednesday. Assistant Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim (pronounced UH-mere ab-durr-RA-heem) has been elevated to Associate Head Coach and Director of Basketball Operations Joe Wallace has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Prior to the 2012-13 campaign, Abdur-Rahim and
Kansas Staff Update
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self named Fred Quartlebaum director of student-athlete development Wednesday. Additionally, Self has promoted Brennan Bechard to director of basketball operations, while Jeff Forbes continues his tenure with the KU program as the video coordinator. Quartlebaum has a long resume of basketball coaching experience, which encompasses more than 20 years. He
Stanford Hires Assistant
Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball Johnny Dawkins has announced the addition of Tim O’Toole to the staff as an assistant coach. With 20 years of Division I coaching experience, O’Toole has established a reputation as a strong in-game tactician who has coached alongside two of the winningest coaches in college basketball
Air Force Inks Dave Pilipovich to 5-Year Deal
Director of Athletics Dr. Hans Mueh announced today that Air Force men’s basketball coach Dave Pilipovich has agreed to a new five-year contract. Pilipovich has served as head coach since Feb. 8, 2012 when Jeff Reynolds was relieved of his duties. The eighth head coach in program history, Pilipovich was named the permanent head coach
University of St. Francis Hires Head Coach
A 20-year college coaching veteran known for turning programs around, Ryan Marks has been named head men’s basketball coach at University of St. Francis, USF Athletic Director Dave Laketa announced today. Having served as a head coach for institutions at each of the three NCAA Divisions (I, II and III) during the past 12 years,
OFFICIAL: Cox named HC @ CSI
I mentioned this earlier today in my blog – it’s now official…Jeremy Cox has been named head coach at the College of Southern Idaho. Here’s the official release by CSI: The College of Southern Idaho welcomed Jeremy Cox as the 16th head men’s basketball coach Tuesday at a press conference. Cox made the move to
Longwood Adds Assistant
Longwood University first-year men’s basketball head coach Jayson Gee has announced the appointment of Andy Farrell as a new assistant coach. Farrell previously served as the director of basketball operations and assistant recruiting coordinator at DePaul University from 2011-13 after one year as the Blue Demons’ video coordinator (2010-11). He was also the video coordinator
Penn State Hires G.A.
Penn State coach Patrick Chambers announced today the return of former Nittany Lion standout Andrew Jones to the program as a graduate assistant on the basketball coaching staff. He is enrolled the University’s graduate school pursuing a Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree. Jones, who played two seasons of professional basketball in Europe after