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
OFFICIAL: VCU hires Phil Martelli, Jr. as new Head Basketball Coach
Phil Martelli Jr. has been named the 14th head coach in VCU Men’s Basketball history, VCU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin announced Wednesday. He will be formally introduced at a press conference at the Stuart C. Siegel Center on Thursday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. The press conference is open to the public. “We are thrilled to
REPORT: Urgo out at Fordham
According to a Pete Thamel report, Keith Urgo will be dismissed as the head basketball coach at Fordham. More on this story as it continues to develop.
REPORT: La Salle expected to hire Radford’s Nichols
According to a Jeff Goodman / Field of 68 report, La Salle is expected to name Radford’s Darris Nichols as their new head men’s basketball coach. Nichols has been at Radford for the past four seasons, where he has gone 68-63 (.519), including a 20-13 mark this season. More on this one once it becomes
La Salle’s Dunphy announces retirement
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,”