Old Dominion athletic director Wood Selig announced Tuesday night that the University has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones for two more seasons. The new extension will keep Jones under contract for 5 more years, through the 2023-2024 season, and Jones says it’s his plan to be here five more years. Selig
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DIII DIRT: Clark U. set to hire Ivy League assistant
I have heard from multiple sources that DIII Clark University (MA) will hire Brown University assistant Tyler Simms as their new head basketball coach. Simms has been an assistant at Brown since 2015, and served as the DBO at Siena before that. He played collegiately at DIII Trinity College (2004-08). An official announcement is expected
Mercyhurst University Signs Men’s Basketball Coach Gary Manchel To Long-Term Contract
Mercyhurst University has signed men’s basketball coach Gary Manchel to a long-term contract, as announced by Director of Athletics Brad Davis, on Tuesday. Manchel just completed his 16th year as the Laker coach, guiding the program to its first NCAA Atlantic Region championship and Elite Eight appearance. In his tenure at MU, he has a
Hammer Named CSU-Pueblo Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Colorado State University-Pueblo Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Paul Plinske announced Tuesday the hiring of Matt Hammer as the next CSU-Pueblo Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Hammer is the seventh head coach in program history and will begin his duties immediately. “I would like to welcome Mallery and Matt Hammer and their family to CSU-Pueblo,” Plinske said. “It was evident from
Angres Thorpe Named Assistant Basketball Coach at University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo head men’s basketball coach Jim Whitesell has announced the addition of veteran assistant coach Angres Thorpe to the coaching staff. Thorpe brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including a previous stop on Whitesell’s staff at Lewis College. Most recently, Thorpe was associate head coach at UMKC, a position he has held
Jason Ivey Named Director of Player Development at Temple
Head coach Aaron McKie is bringing back another former Owl with the announcement that Jason Ivey will join his staff as Director of Player Development for men’s basketball. A former teammate of McKie’s, Ivey played on four NCAA Tournament teams, including the 1993 Elite Eight team. “I am so happy to welcome Jason back
Montana, DeCuire agree to new 3-year contract
The University of Montana announced on Monday a new contract for head basketball coach Travis DeCuire. The agreement replaces his previous contract, signed last spring, and extends through June 30, 2022. The three-year deal is the maximum length Montana’s Board of Regents allows. DeCuire just completed his fifth season at his alma mater, leading Montana
Jonathan Holmes Added to Elon Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Elon University head men’s basketball coach Mike Schrage announced the addition of Jonathan Holmes to his coaching staff on Monday, April 15. Holmes joins the staff as an assistant coach following an 11-year stint on William & Mary’s coaching staff. “I have known Jonathan for a long time dating back to his storied high school
UIS Names Matt Brock As New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
The University of Illinois Springfield Athletics Department announced today that Matt Brock is the new Prairie Stars men’s basketball head coach. Brock comes to UIS from Missouri Baptist, where he led the Spartans to a major turnaround in his four seasons in St. Louis. “It’s an honor and a blessing to be joining the University
McKay Tabbed UMKC Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Lucas McKay has been named UMKC Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, announced by head coach Billy Donlon today (April 15). The Raleigh, N.C., native comes to Kansas City after being on the Clemson University men’s basketball staff for each of the past nine seasons. While at Clemson most recently, McKay was the Director of Recruiting and
Cal Poly Staff Update
First-year Cal Poly men’s basketball head coach John Smith added the first new member of his staff on Friday afternoon with the announcement that Justin Downer has joined the program as an assistant coach. “I’m ecstatic to add Justin to our staff,” said Smith of Downer (above and bottom left), who will serve as Cal
Robert Ford Named Salem University Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Salem University Athletic Director Steve Potts has announced Robert Ford as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program, Ford becomes the seventh NCAA head coach at Salem. Coach Ford stated; “I’m truly honored to lead the men’s basketball program here at Salem University. I want to thank President Finuf, Athletic Director Steve Potts,