UTSA Director of Athletics Lynn Hickey announced that head men’s basketball coach Brooks Thompson has signed a contract extension through the 2016-17 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are very appreciative of the job Brooks has done for this program,” Hickey said. “When he arrived, he was faced with a tremendous challenge and he
OFFICIAL: Taylor named DBO at Iowa
We reported this as a rumor a few weeks ago – it’s now official… University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery announced today that Billy Taylor will join the staff as the program’s director of basketball operations. Taylor will work closely with the basketball staff, helping coordinate travel and carry out the day-to-day
Southeastern OK names assistant
Southeastern’s head men’s basketball coach Kelly Green has announced the addition of Ryan Quinn as the program’s new assistant coach. Quinn replaces Chris McGill who spent three seasons on staff before taking the head coaching position at Murray State College earlier this summer. "I’m grateful for the opportunity to come work for Southeastern," said Quinn.
Morrison hired as GU student coach
Former Gonzaga great Adam Morrison is taking classes at the school and expected to have a role with the basketball program. Head coach Mark Few told CBSSports.com that Morrison will be a “student assistant. It’ll be great,” Few said. “The players really respect him.” GU officials confirmed Morrison is enrolled in summer school. His specific
Loyola (IL) hires DBO
Bryan Mullins, a former standout player at Southern Illinois University, who later went on to a career as a professional in Europe, has been named director of men’s basketball operations at Loyola University Chicago it was announced today by head coach Porter Moser. "Bryan is one of the most decorated student-athletes to come out of
Bennett to serve as adviser at UWGB
Former Green Bay men’s basketball head coach and Phoenix Hall of Famer Dick Bennett will serve as an adviser to head coach Brian Wardle and the men’s basketball program beginning in 2013-14. “Phoenix Hall of Famer and legendary coach Dick Bennett has been a great mentor and supporter of mine since I became the head
HOT: St. Aug’s Blow resigns – heads to Virginia State
Lonnie Blow, Jr. has resigned as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Saint Augustine’s University to accept the head men’s basketball coaching position at Virginia State University, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. St. Aug will begin a national search to hire a new head coach immediately. "We hate to lose Coach Blow but wish him well,"
HOT: Claffin names Jackson head coach
Claflin University held a press conference Wednesday morning, 07/24/2013 at 11:00 am to announce its new leader of the men’s basketball program. Dr. Jerome Fitch welcomed everyone to the university and this special event, and introduced, Ricky Jackson as the new head men’s basketball coach of the Claflin University Panthers. Jackson is joining the Panther
PC Adds Reynolds To Staff
Presbyterian College and men’s basketball head coach Gregg Nibert announced recently the hiring of John Reynolds to the staff. He replaces Brooke Savage, who accepted the Director of Basketball Operations position at Chattanooga. Reynolds spent the last two seasons with the Delta State Statesmen and was responsible for guard development, recruiting, travel coordination, film exchange,
Manhattan College Staff Update
The Manhattan College men’s basketball staff will have a new look in 2013-14 after the departure of assistant coach Oliver Antigua, who accepted a position with the Dominican Republic national team. Former director of basketball operations Mathiew Wilson was elevated to assistant coach while Mike Bramucci will join the staff as the director of basketball
Northern Michigan Hires Assistant
Bill Hill has been named assistant coach of the Northern Michigan University men’s basketball team, Coach Bill Sall announced on Tuesday (July 23). Hill spent the 2012-13 season as an assistant coach with the women’s basketball team under Troy Mattson. During the 2009-10 season, Hill was an assistant coach for the NMU men’s basketball team
Sheets bumped up at Maine
The University of Maine has announced that Jon Sheets, ’07, has been promoted to the men’s basketball staff’s second assistant coaching position. Sheets served on the staff this past season after playing professionally in Israel, participating with Athletes in Action touring team in South America, and coaching at the college level in California. "Jon has