Jim Tanner, the founder and president of Tandem Sports + Entertainment who has represented more than 70 NBA players over a 28-year career, has been named executive director and general manager of the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team, director of athletics Bubba Cunningham announced on Tuesday. In this role, Tanner will, among other things, help
Florida State’s Hamilton will resign at end of current season
Florida State University men’s basketball head coach Leonard Hamilton announced Monday that he is resigning as head coach effective at the end of the current season. FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford announced that the University will immediately begin a national search for Hamilton’s successor. Hamilton is the winningest head coach in FSU history and the fifth-winningest
Six former Florida State players suing Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Six former Florida State basketball players sued Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton on Monday, alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation. The plaintiffs — Darin Green Jr., De’Ante Green, Cam’Ron Fletcher, Josh Nickelberry, Primo Spears and Jalen Warley
OFFICIAL: Larranaga steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Miami
Here’s the official statement from the University of Miami on Jim Larranaga’s announcement that he will be stepping down as the Hurricane’s Head Basketball Coach: Jim Larrañaga, the all-time winningest head coach in University of Miami men’s basketball history, announced Thursday that he is stepping down as head coach. Associate Head Coach Bill Courtney, who
REPORT: Miami’s Larranaga intends to retire
According to multiple reports, including one from early this morning from the Miami Herald, University of Miami head basketball coach Jim Larranaga intends to announce his retirement later today. Larranaga, who will turn 75 in October, is in his 14th season at Miami. He has also been the head coach at George Mason (1997-2011), Bowling
BREAKING: Virginia’s Tony Bennett announces retirement
Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett will announce his retirement after 15 seasons at the University of Virginia in a press conference at John Paul Jones Arena on Friday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. Bennett posted a 364-136 record at Virginia, guiding the Cavaliers to the 2019 NCAA Championship, two ACC
Former BC standout Abrams named Eagles Director of Roster Management
Legendary Boston College standout Danya Abrams is returning to his alma mater to serve in a newly developed role of Director of Roster Management, it was announced today by the Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Head Men’s Basketball Coach Earl Grant. “We are really excited to have Danya join our staff. He is one of the most decorated players
Miami Basketball Staff Update
University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Wednesday a reorganization of the men’s basketball coaching staff. Joe Gimbel has been elevated to Assistant Coach / Head Video Director, while Peter Matthews will serve as the Director of Recruiting. Gimbel joined the men’s basketball staff in October of 2021 as the associate director
Georgia Tech Basketball Staff Update
Georgia Tech’s B.J. Elder, who filled in as an assistant coach for the majority of the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, has been officially promoted to the post, while head coach Damon Stoudamire has added two new full-time members of the staff. Former Mercer head coach Greg Gary has joined the staff as quality control specialist, and Yellow Jacket Hall of
Capel signs 3yr contract extension at Pitt
University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced today a three-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel that ensures his leadership of the Panthers through at least the 2029-30 season. “When Coach Capel initially arrived at Pitt in 2018, he was tasked with one of the most difficult rebuilding jobs in all of college basketball,”
Alex Kline named Syracuse Men’s Basketball General Manager
Former New York Knicks scout Alex Kline ’16 has been named Syracuse University Men’s Basketball General Manager, according to head coach Adrian Autry ’94. “As we look to compete at the highest levels, bringing in Alex as our General Manager position is critical,” said Autry. “This move aligns with our goal of being at the forefront of
Steve Smith added to Boston College Basketball Staff
Veteran ACC coach Steve Smith will join the Boston College men’s basketball staff, it was announced today by the Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach Earl Grant. Smith comes to the Heights from Florida State, where he served on Leonard Hamilton’s staff for the past five seasons. During his tenure with the Seminoles,