Saint Joseph’s University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner has announced that Joe Mihalich Jr. has been named general manager of the men’s basketball program, while Cliff Spiller joins the Hawks as the head strength and conditioning coach for men’s basketball, and Chris Marino returns to the Hawks’ staff as assistant director of operations. “We are thrilled to welcome
OFFICIAL: Lange departs for NY Knicks; Donahue named Head Basketball Coach at St. Joe’s
Saint Joseph’s University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Lange is moving to the New York Knicks in a front-office post focused on player development, following a tenure marked by progressive and sustainable growth. Steve Donahue has been named the 16th head coach in the 116-year history of
Allison named Men’s Basketball Chief of Staff at Temple
Temple University men’s basketball head coach Adam Fisher today announced the hiring of Andy Allison as the program’s chief of staff. Allison spent three seasons (2021-24) in the same role at Duquesne under head coach Keith Dambrot, helping the Dukes capture their first Atlantic 10 Conference championship and NCAA Tournament appearance since 1977 during the 2023-24 campaign. “We are thrilled
Lange announces staff changes at St. Joe’s
Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball head coach Billy Lange has announced three staff changes for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Chris Flegler will now be an assistant coach for player development, Phil Lawrence-Ricks is elevated to Director of Player Development and Scouting and Casey Woodford has been elevated to Director of Basketball Operations and Video. Entering his fifth season with the Hawks, Flegler was
Bill Courtney named Assistant Basketball Coach at Temple
Bill Courtney, a veteran basketball coach with 30 years of experience, has been named an assistant coach for the Temple University men’s basketball program, head coach Adam Fisher announced. Courtney joins the Owls after spending the past five seasons at Miami (Fla.), where he helped guide the Hurricanes to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the 2023
Brett Nelson joins VCU Basketball Staff
Brett Nelson has been added to the VCU men’s basketball staff, according to a post released on X earlier today. Nelson, the former head coach at Holy Cross (2019-23), spent last season as an assistant at NC State, following a one-year stint on the staff at UMass. The former standout at Florida has also worked
Fordham adds Smith to Men’s Basketball Staff
A longtime Division I assistant and former Atlantic 10 standout, Kevin Smith has joined the staff of Fordham Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Magpayo, it was announced on Wednesday. “Kevin Smith will bring Atlantic 10 Championship experience to Fordham having made back-to-back NCAA tournaments as a player at Richmond,” said Magpayo. “Coach Smith is a high-energy
OFFICIAL: Fox joins George Mason Basketball Staff
I mentioned this move back on 5/28 in the DAILY DIRT. It’s now been made official – Andy Fox has been hired as an assistant at George Mason. Here’s the statement from GMU: George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn (’06) has announced that Andy Fox will join his staff as an assistant
Loyola Chicago adds Taylor to Basketball Coaching Staff
Loyola University Chicago head men’s basketball coach Drew Valentine completed his coaching staff, tabbing Brendyn Taylor as an assistant for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Taylor brings with him four years of collegiate coaching experience. “Excited to add BT to our high energy coaching staff. He’s been someone that I’ve gotten to know over the years and is incredibly
Steve Donahue named Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Joe’s
Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball head coach Billy Lange announced the hiring of veteran mentor Steve Donahue as associate head coach on Tuesday. Donahue brings more than three decades of Division I experience to the Hawks’ bench. “We are thrilled to add coach Donahue to our staff and culture,” said Lange. “Steve brings a wealth of head coaching experience
REPORT: Magpayo expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at Fordham
According to a Pete Thamel report, Mike Magpayo is expected to be named as the Head Basketball Coach at Fordham. Magpayo, a former assistant at Columbia, has been the head coach at UC Riverside for the past five seasons, where he has gone 89-63 (.586). More on this one as it continues to develop.
Skinn extended through 2029-30 season at George Mason
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 2029-30 season. The 2024-25 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, Skinn has quickly established himself as one of the top young head coaches in the nation. He is the fastest George Mason coach to