The Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball program made its next step with the addition Ricky Wilson as the men’s basketball associate head coach. With a wealth of experience and a passion for the game, Wilson will join newly added head coach Cleo Hill, Jr. in leading the resurgence of Rams men’s basketball. “Coach Wilson will
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SLC Men’s Basketball Adds Jay Modi as Top Assistant
Jay Modi has been named an assistant coach for the Sarah Lawrence men’s basketball program, announced by head coach Chris Ehmer. Modi joins the Gryphons following a stint at Lehman College. Modi helped coach the Lightening to a 22-5 record in 2017-18, their most wins in school history, while posting a 15-1 mark in the
Ainsworth Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Mississippi College
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Mississippi College athletic director Mike Jones, along with head basketball coach Don Lofton, have announced the hiring of Alex Ainsworth as the men’s basketball asisstant coach. Ainsworth comes to MC after a one-year stint as an assistant coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College under former Choctaw, Thomas Gray. Prior to his time at SMCC, he
Importance of Timing
The season is drawing closer and many teams are getting an early jump preparing. Whether they are working out players or passing out playbooks, everyone is itching for the season and that first practice. This time of year is great for getting mentally and physically prepared for the season. When that first practice comes, you
Bobby Hurley adds Drazen Zlovaric to Arizona State Basketball Staff as an Assistant Coach
Drazen Zlovaric joined Bobby Hurley’s staff in September of 2018 after stints at Cleveland State and as a graduate assistant at Tennessee (2015-17) under Rick Barnes. His overseas playing career included stops with BC Igokea (Adriatic League and Eurocup) in 2014-2015, Zeppter Vienna (Eurochalenge, Austrian League) in 2014, BC Best Balikesir (Turkish Basketball League) in
Former Nevada star Armon Johnson Joins Wolf Pack Basketball Staff
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University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman welcomed back former Wolf Pack star Armon Johnson who has joined his staff as an undergraduate assistant. Armon, who left early for the NBA draft has enrolled in classes and will work toward earning his bachelor’s degree at Nevada. “We are extremely excited to get Armon
2018 Southern New England Coaches vs Cancer Clinic
WHAT: 2018 Southern New England Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Coaches Clinic WHEN: Saturday, October 6th, 9am – 1pm WHERE: Brown University, Pizzitola Sports Center – 235 Hope St. Providence, RI COST: $75 per coach ($100 at the door) REGISTER: http://coaches.acsevents.org/southernnewenglandclinic
Reed Announces Updates to Lehigh Coaching Staff
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Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced two staff updates on Friday. Entering his second year in the program, Billy Dunn will now serve multiple roles as director of operations and enrichment, while Greg Tarca joins the staff as video coordinator. Tarca comes to Lehigh after graduating from Quinnipiac this past May as a
Kelley Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University
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Western Michigan men’s basketball head coach Steve Hawkins has announced the hiring of Thomas Kelley as an assistant coach on Monday. Kelley has spent the last two seasons as a graduate manager for the Michigan State men’s basketball program under head coach Tom Izzo. “This is a dream come true in a sense with the
Tennessee Men’s Basketball Assistants Receive Pay Increases
Late last week, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes inked a contract extension which included a salary increase. Now, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel, the assistant coaches have received raises as well, something that Barnes pushed for. According to the report, the three assistant coaches are now making the following: Rob Lanier: $425,000 (was $390,113)
Conti Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at NYIT
Evan Conti’s first experience playing high school basketball came with the freshman team at Holy Cross High School in Queens. The head coach of that squad? Current NYIT head coach Kevin Hamilton. Now, the duo is reunited with the NYIT men’s basketball team. Hamilton has hired the 25-year-old Conti as an assistant coach with the
Former NBA Star Kenny Anderson Named Head Basketball Coach at Fisk University
Kenny Anderson, the #2 pick in the 1991 NBA draft, has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee. He replaces Larry Glover who will remain with the school as the Director of Athletics. Anderson was a standout at Georgia Tech (1989-1991), where he was the 1989-90 ACC