Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced Tuesday the promotion of Nate James and Jon Scheyer to associate head coaches. The two former Duke captains had previously served on Krzyzewski’s staff as assistant coaches. James just completed his 11th season on Duke’s staff, including his eighth as an assistant coach. Scheyer has served on Duke’s staff
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OFFICIAL: Jeff Capel Named Head Basketball Coach at Pitt
Jeff Capel has been named the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball program as announced Tuesday afternoon by Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. “We are excited to announce Jeff Capel as our head men’s basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh,” said Lyke. “Coach Capel is a high-energy leader committed to
HPU Announces Tubby Smith as Men’s Basketball Coach
High Point University President Dr. Nido Qubein made two major announcements today inside the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. He announced the hiring of Hall of Famer Orlando ‘Tubby’ Smith as the Panthers’ head coach for men’s basketball, as well as the location of the future Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena, Conference Center and Hotel. “Tubby
OFFICIAL: Western Carolina Names Mark Prosser Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Former associate head coach at Winthrop University and 15-year NCAA coaching veteran Mark Prosser was introduced as Western Carolina University’s 18th head men’s basketball coach by Director of Athletics Randy Eaton on Tuesday afternoon in a press conference held on campus in the Ramsey Center Hospitality Room. Prosser, who just completed his sixth year on
OFFICIAL: Darrell Walker Named University of Arkansas at Little Rock Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the hiring of Darrell Walker as the program’s 23rd head men’s basketball coach. An official news conference will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, March 30, on the UA Little Rock campus in the Legends Room of the Jack Stephens Center. Walker brings with him extensive
Brian Wardle Receives Contract Extension Through 2023
The Bradley Basketball “Movement” will continue for at least five more years. Bradley University has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Brian Wardle through the end of the 2022-2023 season, according to an announcement by Bradley Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Chris Reynolds. “Brian is a tireless worker and has done a tremendous job of
OFFICIAL: Eastern Shore will not renew the contract of Bobby Collins, Clifford Reed named Interim Head Coach
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Department of Athletics will not renew the contract of head basketball coach Bobby Collins. “We thank Bobby Collins for his service to the program and the University,” Director of Athletics Keith Davidson said. Associate Head Coach Clifford Reed will assume the role of interim head coach for the 2018-19
BREAKING: Pittsburgh to Hire Jeff Capel as its next Head Coach
According to multiple reports, Pittsburgh is expected to hire Duke associate head coach Jeff Capel to be its next head men’s basketball coach. Capel owns a 175-110 record as a head coach at VCU and Oklahoma with three NCAA Tournament appearances, taking OU to the Elite Eight in 2008. More on this when it becomes
West Georgia Announces Men’s Basketball Coaching Change
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The University of West Georgia announced that associate athletic director and men’s basketball head coach Mike Cooney will transition full-time into an administrative role to help lead the university’s efforts to become a top-50 Division II contender. Cooney, who led the Wolves for 11 seasons, will bring his passion and leadership efforts to his role
Farokhmanesh, Blount Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches at Colorado State
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Colorado State has added Ali Farokhmanesh and JR Blount as assistant men’s basketball coaches, head coach Niko Medved announced today. Both spent the past year on Medved’s staff at Drake and their appointments are effective immediately. “We’re really excited to add both Ali and JR here to the Ram basketball family,” Medved said. “They’re both
Matt Majkrzak Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College – Wisconsin
Bryant & Stratton College – Wisconsin Athletics has hired Matt Majkrzak as its new head men’s basketball coach for its NJCAA Division II program. The Elkhart Lake, Wis. native comes from NCAA Division II Bemidji State (Bemidji, Minn.) where he was the top assistant from 2014-18. Majkrzak (MACK-er-zak) helped increase the Beavers wins every season