The University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball staff continues to be assembled as head coach Mark Montgomery has announced Ian Jones as an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development. Jones is a former basketball player at East Carolina and was a graduate assistant at Michigan State for the last three years, when Montgomery was on staff. “Ian is a young and upcoming
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Jans extended through 2027-28 at Mississippi State
After leading the Mississippi State men’s basketball program to consecutive NCAA Tournament trips, head coach Chris Jans has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. “We are excited for the future of Mississippi State basketball under the leadership of Coach Jans,” MSU Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said. “He and his staff have done a tremendous
Dr. Dish Drill of the Week
Coach Tony Miller demonstrates a simple warmup for players to add to their routine. See it in action below! During individual workouts, I like to add some variation into basic drills as part of player’s warmups. Incorporating a little ballhandling allows us to work on multiple skills while maximizing our time. Instead of the normal 5
Upper Iowa adds Hanson to Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Joel Hanson joins Upper Iowa University as the new Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach; it was announced on Monday. He aided the UIU men’s basketball program as the graduate assistant during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, and is now prepared to return to the Peacock sidelines for the 2024-25 season, joining Head Coach Brooks McKowen and Graduate Assistant Danny Tabaska “I
Langhurst named Assistant Basketball Coach at Merrimack
Jimmy Langhurst has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Merrimack College as announced on Monday afternoon. Langhurst has spent the last two seasons of this coaching career at Stonehill College. “I am thrilled to welcome Jimmy to our coaching staff”, said head coach Joe Gallo. “We always talk about how hard it is to
Klingsick promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Morehead State
A familiar face will be on the sidelines again for Morehead State Men’s Basketball. In his fourth season, Ky Klingsick is now a full time assistant coach. Head coach Jonathan Mattox retained Klingsick after working alongside him during Klingsick’s first year in 2021-22. “Ky is someone I targeted very early on in the hiring process. I wanted
Betts departs Winthrop Basketball Staff; Named Head Coach at Combine Academy
Top 25 Nationally Ranked Combine Academy, International Boarding High School and Sports Performance Center located just outside of Charlotte, NC in Lincolnton, has announced the hiring of National High School Basketball Head Coach, Ben Betts, from Winthrop University. With over 30 years of college coaching experience, Ben Betts, a Madison Heights, VA, native, was the
Romano named Head Basketball Coach at CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island has announced the hiring of Mike Romano as its new head men’s basketball coach, only the fifth in the program’s 58-year history dating back to 1965. Romano has spent the past two and a half years at CCRI as the Athletics, Recreation and Wellness Departments Compliance Coordinator and brings
Johnson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Charlotte
Charlotte Head Men’s Basketball Coach Aaron Fearne has officially announced the hiring of assistant coach Ben Johnson Thursday afternoon. Johnson brings nearly 30 years of coaching experience in both the collegiate ranks and in Australia to the 49ers. “We are very thrilled to add Ben Johnson to this coaching staff,” said Coach Fearne. “I have had the pleasure of
USC Basketball Staff Update
The USC men’s basketball program has added assistant coaches Will Conroy, Todd Lee, Michael Musselman, Quincy Pondexter and Anthony Ruta, as well as director of sports performance Andre Carrera and director of operations Caleb Cline to its staff, it was announced by head coach Eric Musselman. Musselman was named USC’s head men’s basketball coach on
Sanders named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Winthrop
Winthrop head men’s basketball coach Mark Prosser announced the hiring of Monty Sanders to the coaching staff as Associate Head Coach. Sanders returns to the Eagles after a two-year stint as an assistant coach with Campbell men’s basketball where he helped the team reach the Big South Conference Championship game in his first season. The
NC State adds Brett Nelson to Men’s Basketball Staff
Brett Nelson has been named an assistant coach for the NC State men’s basketball team, head coach Kevin Keatts announced. “I’m excited to add Brett to our staff,” Keatts said. “Brett was a talented player that played at a high level and then since deciding to join the coaching ranks has worked under some excellent coaches. He brings