Marietta College head men’s basketball coach Jon VanderWal has announced the hiring of Pete Smith as the Pioneer’s assistant coach. “We are extremely excited to have Pete join our staff,” said VanderWal. “Pete was a great D3 player for a really good program and has gained valuable coaching experience the past four years at Adrian College. He exudes all the qualities we
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Todd Day out as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Philander Smith
Todd Day is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Philander Smith University. Day was the 8th overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft by Milwaukee, and played for Boston and Miami, Phoenix, and Minnesota during his career. The former University of Arkansas standout had been the Panthers head coach since 2016. No reason
Storrs Central Basketball Coaches’ Clinic Featuring Geno Auriemma
Dates: Oct. 5th – 6th, 8:30 AM start time Location: Gampel Pavilion – Storrs, Connecticut Storrs Central Basketball Coaches’ Clinic – Featuring Geno Auriemma Storrs Central is excited to announce our inaugural Coaches’ Clinic, featuring insights from one of basketball’s greatest minds. Attend two open UConn Women’s Basketball practices and engage in invaluable lectures and Q&A sessions with Coach Geno Auriemma and his staff. This clinic goes beyond X’s and O’s, focusing on the philosophies and principles that drive championship success. Whether you’re an experienced coach or just starting out, you’ll gain essential tools, strategies, and insights to elevate your coaching game. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a Hall of Fame coaching legend! Check-in, other details TBA Tentative Schedule – Saturday, Oct. 5 8:30 – 9AMRegistration in Gampel 9 – 9:30AMWBB Warm up with Director of Sports Performance (Andrea Hudy) on Gampel Court 9:30 – 11:30AMWBB Practice in Gampel 11:30 – 12:30PMLunch 12:30 – 1:30PMAndrea Hudy Sport Performance lecture 1:30 – 2:30PMGeno Auriemma lecture followed by Q&A
De La Torre elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Portland State
Portland State Basketball Coach has announced the elevation of Director of Operations Alberto De La Torre to Assistant Coach for the Vikings. De La Torre has been with the Vikings basketball program since 2018 when, as a student at PSU, he began working as a team manager, then was a graduate assistant. In 2021, De La Torre was
Shaw named Assistant Basketball Coach at Penn State Harrisburg
Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball head coach Don Friday has announced that former Guilford assistant Drew Shaw has joined his staff for the program’s upcoming 2024-25 campaign. Most recently, Shaw served as a student assistant coach at Guilford, his alma mater, for three seasons and helped lead the Quakers to one of the most successful
Rhode Island College adds Eggleston as Assistant Basketball Coach
Rhode Island College has named Irving Eggleston as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Eggleston spent the previous two seasons coaching at Brandeis. “I feel like the stars have aligned for Irv to join our staff here at Rhode Island College,” Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sam Ferry said. “He comes highly-regarded for his ability to connect with players, to coach on the
Laing, N’Diaye promoted to Associate Head Coaches at Central Florida
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins has announced Wednesday that Robbie Laing and Mamadou N’Diaye have been promoted to associate head coaches. “We’re excited to promote Robbie and Mamadou to associate head coaches. Both have been key contributors to our staff and have really showed their ability to work with our student-athletes to raise their level on and
Lawson named Assistant Basketball Coach at University of Virginia’s College at Wise
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Luke Lawson as an assistant coach. Lawson, a native of nearby Coeburn, Virginia, joins the staff after a season playing last season for the Wiha Panthers Schwenningen in the German Regionalliga, where he appeared in 13 games. Prior to that he played
D3 NEWS: Wickliffe named Head Basketball Coach at SUNY Morrisville
SUNY Morrisville Director of Athletics, Matt Grawrock, announced the hiring of Bryan Wickliffe as the next head coach for the men’s basketball program beginning immediately. “My family and I are beyond excited to become a part of the SUNY Morrisville family,” Wickliffe said. “I am looking forward to guiding the young men in the basketball program
PREP NEWS: Long-time D1 assistant Craig Carter takes over at South Kent
South Kent School has announced the hiring of Craig Carter as the new Director of Basketball and Head Coach of South Kent’s nationally revered Prep Basketball Team. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Carter made a name for himself as both a player and coach. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers, the
John A. Smith named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Huston-Tillotson
Huston-Tillotson University has appointed John A. Smith Jr. as the head coach of the men’s basketball team. A veteran coach with a wealth of coaching experience in the NCAA’s Division I as well as Texas high school basketball, Smith takes over one of HT’s most visible athletic programs after having served as an assistant coach
Brian Kennedy, Manny Adako join Lehigh Basketball Staff
Former NJIT head coach Brian Kennedy, and former Northeastern assistant Manny Adako have joined Dr. Brett Reed’s staff at Lehigh. Kennedy spent seven seasons (2016-23) as the head coach at NJIT where he went 81–123 (.397). His best season came in 2018-19, when he led the Highlanders to a 22-11 record, and advanced to the