Legendary La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy, ’70, HON ’20, the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, will retire from his position at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Dunphy will assume the role of special assistant to the president at La Salle and has agreed to a lifetime contract with the University for
Fordham self imposes 4-game suspension for Head Basketball Coach Keith Urgo
Fordham has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Keith Urgo: As part of an ongoing investigation with the NCAA, Fordham is self-imposing a four-game suspension for men’s basketball coach Keith Urgo beginning January 22, consistent with the updated NCAA guidelines related to recruiting violations. Associate head coach Tray Woodall, in
Fordham Basketball Staff Update
Fordham Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Urgo has announced the addition of Roy Blumenthal and Chris Harris to his staff for the 2024-25 season. Blumenthal will serve as the director of program management while Harris will serve as the team’s assistant recruiting coordinator. Blumenthal brings nearly five decades of coaching experience to Fordham. Most recently, Blumenthal served as the director of player development
BREAKING: Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN; Accepts Basketball GM role at his alma mater St. Bonaventure
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, is retiring from his award-winning journalism career and returning to his alma mater as general manager for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program. “I’m thrilled and humbled to return to St. Bonaventure with an opportunity to serve the university, Coach Mark Schmidt and our elite Atlantic 10 men’s basketball program,”
Cobian joins Loyola University Chicago Basketball Staff
Loyola University Chicago Head coach Drew Valentine announced the addition of Andrew Cobian to the men’s basketball staff. Cobian will oversee the program’s scouting efforts. Cobian has been on the Long Island Nets staff for the last three years and had a five-year stint with Hofstra’s men’s basketball program prior to the Nets. “As this process unfolded,
Artis named Director of Basketball Operations at Duquesne
Duquesne University head men’s basketball coach Dru Joyce III announced Monday that Darik Artis has joined the staff as director of basketball operations. Artis joins the Dukes after spending the 2023-24 season as an assistant coach at Orangeville Prep Academy in Mono, Ontario. While with the Bears, Artis conducted practices and individual workouts, edited film and built scouting reports
Dempsey added to La Salle Basketball Staff as Graduate Assistant
Brody Dempsey has joined the men’s basketball staff at La Salle University as a graduate assistant. Dempsey comes to La Salle after spending four years as a men’s basketball manager at national powerhouse Kentucky. In his role with the Wildcats, Dempsey assisted with critical activities within the program, including practice, workouts, and equipment management. He
St. Joe’s announces Basketball Staff promotions
Saint Joseph’s Head Coach Billy Lange has announced that Casey Woodford has been elevated to director of video and scouting operations and Matt Rebock ’23 has been named special assistant to the head coach. “Part of our vision and growth has been to create a purposeful and dynamic graduate assistant and graduate manager program. We are providing opportunities for
George Mason names Clement assistant Basketball Coach
George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn (’06) announced Tuesday that Serge Clement will join his staff as an assistant coach. Recognized by multiple outlets as one of the preeminent mid-major assistants in the nation, Clement comes to Fairfax after leading Hofstra to three-straight 20+ win seasons including a 2023 Coastal Athletic Conference regular
Former Delaware State MBB Head Coach Skeeters joins George Mason WBB staff
Eric Skeeters returns to George Mason as women’s basketball’s director of operations after serving as the men’s assistant coach for two seasons (2013-2015). After leaving George Mason, Skeeters was as an assistant at UMBC for two seasons before landing his first head coaching position at Delaware State. Skeeters originally joined the Patriots following four seasons at the
Dollar promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Richmond
Darian Dollar, who served as Video Coordinator for the Spider men’s basketball program last season, has been promoted to Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations & Recruiting, Head Coach Chris Mooney announced. “Since coming to Richmond, Darian has demonstrated the ability to help our program in so many ways,” said Mooney. “Whether it’s helping us scout our next
George Mason extends Skinn through 2028-29
George Mason University Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn (’06) through the 2028-29 season. “We are committed to Tony and excited about the success our men’s basketball program accomplished on and off the court in his first season as our head coach,” Lewis