Bellarmine University athletics director Scott Wiegandt today announced that men’s basketball assistant coach Doug Davenport has been named the 12th head coach in program history. “Doug has proven during his time at Bellarmine, both in four seasons as a player and in nine seasons as a coach, that he has the acumen to lead a program,” said Wiegandt. “We are
OFFICIAL: Nichols named Head Basketball Coach at La Salle
La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced the hiring of Darris Nichols as the school’s 21st head men’s basketball coach. A press conference to introduce Nichols will be held on Monday, March 24, at 10 a.m., at John E. Glaser Arena. Nichols most recently served
Engles steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Columbia
Columbia University head men’s basketball coach Jim Engles will step down from his role, effective immediately, Campbell Family Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education Peter Pilling announced Monday. “Columbia has meant so much to me, and I’ve given everything I have to make this program the best it can be,” Engles stated. “We may not have
Quannas White named Head Basketball Coach at Louisiana Lafayette
Quannas White, a New Orleans native who is regarded as one of the nation’s top recruiters while at the University of Houston, was named the 15th head coach in Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Men’s Basketball history, in an announcement on Monday by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard. The 44-year-old White, who is currently in
Donahue out as Head Basketball Coach at Penn
The John R. Rockwell Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Steve Donahue, will not return next season, it was announced today by Alanna Wren, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation. “I’m appreciative of Steve’s long tenure of leadership and service to Penn basketball and our student-athletes, both as an assistant
REPORT: Bellarmine’s Davenport to retire
According to a Jeff Goodman / Field of 68 report, Bellarmine head men’s basketball coach Scott Davenport intends to retire. Davenport has spent the past 20 seasons at Bellarmine, and oversaw their transition to D1 back in 2020. He has gone 426-197 (.684) during his tenure with the Knights. Doug Davenport, who was named as
OFFICIAL: Kings Assistant Loucks named Head Coach at Florida State
Florida State has hired former player and two-time NBA champion Luke Loucks as its men’s basketball head coach, FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford announced Sunday. “I’m excited to announce that Luke Loucks has accepted our offer to become the next head men’s basketball coach at Florida State,” Alford said. “Luke will bring a
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Bogle named Head Basketball Coach at Seminole State
Seminole State has removed the interim tag from head men’s basketball coach Austin Bogle. The school released the following on social media: Bogle joined the Seminole State staff last year after spending one season as a graduate manager at Hawaii. He also worked for one season as an assistant at Northeastern State (2021-22), and spent
McGeehan’s contract not renewed at Campbell
Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore has announced a change in leadership of the Campbell men’s basketball program. Kevin McGeehan‘s contract will not be renewed, and after 12 seasons as head coach at Campbell, he has been relieved of his duties. “After thorough evaluation, it was apparent that a change was needed to help our men’s basketball program achieve
Rooney resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Menlo
Menlo College Athletics has announced the resignation of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brendan Rooney. Over the course of five seasons, Rooney established a lasting legacy of leadership, player development, and program growth that positions Menlo as a rising force in collegiate basketball. During his tenure as Head Coach, Menlo achieved a 63-47 record, with multiple players
NC State fires Head Basketball Coach Kevin Keatts
NC State’s McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that Wolfpack men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. “I want to thank Coach Keatts for his contributions to NC State and for always representing the university with class,” said Corrigan. “He will always have a treasured place in Wolfpack history for
Murdock named Head Basketball Coach at Kansas Wesleyan
A rising star in the regional coaching ranks, Jordan Murdock has accepted Kansas Wesleyan’s men’s basketball coaching position. The decision was announced Saturday afternoon by the university. Murdock will be the 30th Head Coach for a program whose history dates back to 1901-02. “I want to thank President Thompson, Ken Oliver, and Miguel Paredes for the