The Samford University athletic department officially announced Tuesday that former head coach at Coppin State University, Stillman College and Southern University, Michael Grant, has joined the Bulldogs’ basketball program as the special assistant to the head coach. Grant comes to Samford from Coppin State University where he spent the previous three seasons as head coach.
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I can confirm that recently hired Wofford assistant Lionel Chalmers has departed the Terriers staff and taken a job with the Orlando Magic. The former Xavier standout was officially hired by Mike Young back on September 5th after wrapping up his professional playing career. Chalmers was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 33rd
Dalip Bhatia and Matthew Johnston Added to St. Peter’s Men’s Basketball Staff
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Saint Peter’s men’s basketball head coach John Dunne has announced the addition of Dalip Bhatia and Matthew Johnston to his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Bhatia rejoins Dunne’s staff as an Assistant Coach after departing for his alma mater, Rutgers University, in 2013. Johnston joins Dunne’s staff as the Coordinator of Basketball Operations and
Frostburg State University Coaches Clinic
The Frostburg State men’s basketball staff has announced that it will hold a coaching clinic on Sunday, November 5 from 1:00-4:00 pm. The clinic will be held in Bobcat Arena and the cost is free. The clinic is open to all coaches from middle and high school to AAU and recreational and will offer offensive,
Williamson Hires Paul Kramer as GHC Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Paul Kramer comes to Grays Harbor College from Los Angeles, California where he was an assistant trainer at Impact Academy of Los Angeles. While at Impact, Kramer worked with such pro athletes as Gilbert Arenas (Memphis, Grizzlies-Retired), Rasual Butler (New Orleans Hornets), Emmanuel Mudiay (Denver Nuggets) and Yi Jianlian (China). Coach Kramer has had many
Louisville Places Assistant Basketball Coaches Kenny Johnson and Jordan Fair on Administrative Leave
The University of Louisville released the following statement today regarding the status of Kenny Johnson and Jordan Fair, The University of Louisville has placed associate head men’s basketball coach Kenny Johnson and assistant men’s basketball coach Jordan Fair on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. “We are in the process of executing our due diligence as
Brandon Chappell Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lamar
Former Lamar University standout Brandon Chappell has been named an assistant coach announced LU head coach Tic Price Friday morning. Chappell replaces Brian Burton who left earlier this year to take a position with Fresno State. “I’ve known Brandon since his days playing at Lamar when I used to coach against him,” said Price. “He
UCLA’s Steve Alford Signs One-Year Contract Extension
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UCLA has signed head men’s basketball coach Steve Alford to a one-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero. In 2016-17, his fourth year as the Bruins’ head coach, Alford guided UCLA to a 31-5 record and the program’s third NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance in
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Coaches, as most of you know by how busy you all currently are, the season is rapidly approaching and teams are beginning to prepare for their first several games. I am confident that most of you are well aware that I am in support of the up and coming company Just Play Solutions. I am
Jonathan Pena named Head Coach of Berkeley College
The Berkeley College Department of Athletics announced on Wednesday afternoon that former men’s basketball student-athlete and current Associate Head Coach Jonathan Pena will be promoted to the position of Head Coach for the 2017-2018 season. “First and foremost, I would like to thank the Berkeley College Department of Athletics for this opportunity,” Pena said. “I
Kyle Taylor Named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Utah State
Utah State head men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea has announced that current director of player personnel Kyle Taylor has been named Special Assistant to the Head Coach. The promotion entails a broader range of duties, including increased involvement in overall program planning. “Kyle has proven to be a very valuable resource to our program in
Marshawn Norris Named Head Basketball Coach at Jackson College
Jackson College has welcomed Marshawn Norris, a Jackson-area native who played for Napoleon High, as the new head coach for men’s basketball. After graduating from Napoleon, Norris attended Mott Community College in Flint, where he played point guard on the basketball team. He transferred to Quincy University in Quincy, Ill., where he played for one