Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills has announced the he has named Toby Lane as the Shockers next director of basketball operations. Lane comes to Wichita State with more than 25 years of operations and coaching experience at the Division I level. He’ll be responsible for scouting, team analysis and strategies, and day to day
Report: Frank Haith will not return to Tulsa
Frank Haith will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Tulsa according to a TWEET from Jon Rothstein. Haith has spent the past eight seasons as the head coach at TU, going 138-108 (.561), including 11-20 (4-14 AAC) this season. He has also served as the head coach at Miami and Missouri, and
Cincinnati fires John Brannen
University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham announced Friday men’s basketball head coach John Brannen had been relieved of his duties. In a letter to Bearcats’ supporters, Cunningham said: Dear Bearcats: This afternoon, we informed Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Brannen that he has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Tim Morris will serve as
Haith inks contract extension at Tulsa
The University of Tulsa and Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith has signed a contract extension, it was confirmed by Director of Athletics Rick Dickson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In seven years as the Golden Hurricane coach, Haith has compiled a 126-88 record, won a conference championship and has taken two teams to postseason
REPORT: South Florida investigating issues in Men’s Basketball program
According to Draft King’s [and USF’s The Daily Stampede founder] Collin Sherwin, South Florida is investigating associate head coach Tom Herrion and head Coach Brian Gregory. Sherwin Tweeted the following: South Florida released the following statement earlier today: Also, according to multiple reports, six USF men’s basketball players have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal over
Brown named AAC Coach of the Year
Isaac Brown was a runaway choice for Coach of the Year, the American Athletic Conference announced Wednesday. All 10 ballots cast by opposing head coaches included Brown as coach of the year. Brown was thrust into an interim role on Nov. 17 – just eight days before the start of the college basketball season – and
Daily News & Notes – 1/15/21
Today’s news and notes from through out the college basketball coaching world… Tulane head coach Ron Hunter will not coach his team on Saturday vs Temple. He released the following on Twitter: “After being informed of my exposure to someone who tested positive for Covid-19, I am following the quarantine protocol and will be unable
Brown named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Wichita State
Wichita State Director of Athletics Darron Boatright has named Isaac Brown interim head coach following the resignation of men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall. “What the program needs right now is stability,” Boatright said. “Isaac has been here for seven years and has good rapport and relationships with the players and staff. I think he is
Former D1 Assistant named AAC Associate Commissioner for Basketball
Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced the hiring of Brian Thornton as Associate Commissioner for Basketball at the American Athletic Conference. Thornton will serve as the primary administrator for The American’s men’s and women’s basketball programs, including oversight of scheduling, officiating and game operations as well as compliance with NCAA governance. He will serve as the
Jimmy Fenerty Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Temple
After four years away from North Broad Street, Jimmy Fenerty returns to the Temple men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach under Aaron McKie, announced the new head coach on Thursday. Fenerty spent two years with the Owls as a graduate manager from 2013-15. “I am thrilled to have Jimmy Fenerty join the Temple Basketball
Houston’s Kelvin Sampson Signs Contract Extension
Following a record-setting year, University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson signed a contract extension through the 2024-25 season Thursday and will remain with the Cougars. The extension is pending University of Houston System Board of Regents approval. “I am excited to be at the University of Houston. We built this program to
OFFICIAL: Monté Ross Named Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Temple
Monté Ross, who has 23 years of Division I college coaching experience with 10 coming as the head coach at the University of Delaware, will join Aaron McKie’s staff as the associate head coach at Temple University. “I have known Monté most of my life and not only is he a great man, but he