Green Mountain College Interim Director of Athletics James Thivierge announced Tuesday that Ben Davis has been hired to lead the men’s basketball team becoming the ninth head coach in program history. Davis begins his career with the Eagles after spending the past three seasons as the head coach at Dakota County Technical College. “Ben Davis
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JUCO DIRT: Lake Land College to name Brandon Colvin Head Basketball Coach
Brandon Colvin will be named as the new head basketball coach at Lake Land College (IL). He has served as the head coach at Dakota College of Bottineau since 2014, and has also been the head coach at Minnesota-Fergus Falls. Before becoming a head coach, the Illinois native worked as an assistant at Southwestern CC,
New Mexico State Tabs Guy Meyer as Director of Basketball Operations
NM State head men’s basketball coach Paul Weir continues to build his staff, naming Guy Meyer as his director of basketball operations. “Guy is a terrific addition to our program,” Weir said. “He has been a school teacher, a collegiate and professional player and also a successful college coach here at nearby Cochise. Finding a
Chase Grabau Named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Platte CC
Former North Platte Community College Knights basketball player Chase Grabau has been named the NPCC Knights assistant coach for the 2016 – 17 basketball season, replacing Ryan Glenney, who took an assistant coaching position at Dallas Baptist University. Grabau was born and raised in Boulder, Colo. He led Faith Christian High School to the Colorado
Mike Brey Adds Ryan Ayers to Staff at Notre Dame
Ryan Ayers, a 2009 Notre Dame graduate and sharp-shooting guard for the Fighting Irish, has returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach on Mike Brey’s staff. Ayers is the second former Brey player and team captain added to the men’s basketball coaching staff in the last two weeks joining 2002 graduate Ryan Humphrey.
Shields Joins the East Central Community College Men’s Basketball Staff
El Dorado, Ark. native Dylan Shields was recently named assistant men’s basketball coach at East Central Community College in Decatur. Shields’ main responsibilities will be recruiting coordinator with a focus on out-of-state players, opponent preparation, and coordinating East Central men’s basketball camps. Prior to joining the ECCC staff, Shields served as the assistant director of
REPORT: Shammond Williams to Join Western Kentucky Staff
According to a report by WBKO.com, former UNC standout Shammond Williams will join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant coach. Williams, who played in three Final Fours while at UNC, was a second round pick in the 1998 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He then went on to play in the NBA and
NBA Vet Lindsey Hunter Named Assistant Coach at Buffalo
Buffalo head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats has announced the addition of former NBA player and coach Lindsey Hunter to the staff as assistant coach. Hunter spent 17 years in the NBA as a player and another two years as a coach in the league, including as interim head coach of the Phoenix Suns. “We
Pinkins to Leave LSU Staff
LSU head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones has announced that assistant coach Al Pinkins is leaving the Tigers staff to pursue another coaching opportunity. Pinkins, a native of Camilla, Georgia, joined the Tiger program prior to the 2015-16 season, after coaching in the SEC for one year at Tennessee and three seasons at Ole Miss.
OFFICIAL: Cantu Named Assistant Coach at Portland
Bob Cantu will join the University of Portland men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach Terry Porter announced on Thursday. Cantu spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at UTEP and the previous 12 seasons at USC as an assistant coach, associate head coach and interim head coach. Cantu brings
DII DIRT: Post University Fires Head Basketball Coach Al Sokaitis
Al Sokaitis has been fired as the head basketball coach at Post University. An official announcement by the university is expected early this week. The veteran head coach had compiled an 82-81 record (14-13 2015-16) during his six year stint at Post. Sokaitis has also been the head coach at Western State, Alaska Fairbanks, Southern
Charles Agumagu Named Assistant Coach at St. Thomas University
Former Barry University men’s basketball player Charles Agumagu was named the lead assistant coach for St. Thomas University men’s basketball team. His contract becomes official in August. “To be completely honest with you, it still feels surreal,” Agumagu said. “To God, I give the glory. I had no idea I would get into coaching. When I