College basketball coaching icon George Raveling passed away today. The announcement was made by his family on social media: Raveling, who was a standout player at Villanova, dedicated over three decades to college basketball coaching. His impressive career spanned 22 years as head coach at Washington State (1972–1983), Iowa (1983–1986), and USC (1986–1994). Raveling amassed 336 career victories, earned three
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Randy Pulley added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Brunswick CC
Brunswick Community College will add Randy Pulley as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Pulley arrives at BCC after spending last season on staff at Johnson C. Smith University, where he played a key role in the Golden Bulls’ success. The year prior, he was part of a record-setting campaign at Tarleton State, helping the Texans
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2nd Annual Norfolk State Coaches Clinic
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Norfolk State Coaches Clinic happening at Norfolk State University on September 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)! 🏀🎉 Join us for a day filled with insightful sessions led by experienced coaches. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about coaching. Get ready to enhance your skills, connect with
Smith takes over as Head Basketball Coach at USCAA Villa Maria College
Jonathan Smith has been named as the Villa Vikings next Men’s Basketball Head Coach. He takes over a Vikings program that went 22-8 overall and finished runner-up in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Championship. “It’s an exciting time to be a Villa Viking and I am incredibly humbled to be leading this program,” said
Former Villanova Head Coach Kyle Neptune lands on Charlotte Hornets staff
Five months after parting ways with Villanova, Kyle Neptune has landed his next role, joining the Charlotte Hornets as an assistant coach on Charles Lee’s staff. Neptune, a Brooklyn native, played four seasons at Lehigh before launching his coaching career. He got his start as a video coordinator at Villanova under Jay Wright in 2008,
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Illinois State Basketball Staff Update
Story Courtesy Bill Salyer, Illinois State Athletics The Illinois State men’s basketball program has announced the promotion of a staff member and the hiring of another. Previous Director of Basketball Operations Jack Betz has been promoted to Chief of Staff, while former Purdue and Colorado State standout Ethan Morton has been added to the staff in the
Former Seminole Standout Derwin Kitchen added to Florida State Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy Chuck Walsh, FSU Athletics Derwin Kitchen, a three-year starter on three of Florida State’s NCAA Tournament teams, has been named as assistant coach/player development at his alma mater by first-year Florida State head men’s basketball coach Luke Loucks. He was a starter on Florida State’s 2011 team which advanced to the Sweet 16
Northern Michigan Basketball Staff Update
Matt Majkrzak and the Northern Michigan men’s basketball team have announced the hiring of Luke Taylor as an Assistant Coach. In addition, John-Michael Hughes, now going into his second season, has been promoted to lead Assistant Coach on the staff. “We are extremely fortunate to, yet again, have a great coaching staff for the 2025-26 season,” Majkrzak commented. “A
D3 Wilson College hires Bowens as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Wilson College Athletics welcomes Michael (Mike) Bowens as the new men’s basketball head coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Bowens makes his way to the Phoenix program after serving as the associate head coach of Chestnut Hill where he’s been since the 2021-22 season. “I am truly honored to accept the role of men’s basketball
Frost named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lehigh; Kennedy promoted to Associate Coach
Murray H. Goodman ’48 head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed has announced a promotion and addition to his coaching staff. Brian Kennedy has been elevated to associate coach and Patrick Frost has been hired as an assistant coach. Frost brings more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience across Division I, II, and III. Most recently, he was an assistant at