Welcomed to the Stanford staff after a highly successful collegiate and international basketball career, Amir Bell has joined the Cardinal men’s basketball program as special assistant to the head coach. “We are so grateful to have Amir Bell join our staff,” said Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball. “Amir and I go back to my
Jayson Tatum Named Chief Basketball Officer for Duke Men’s Basketball
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday the creation of a groundbreaking new opportunity within the men’s basketball program and within college basketball — Chief Basketball Officer. NBA Champion and former Blue Devil standout Jayson Tatum has been named to this first-of-its-kind responsibility. As Chief Basketball Officer, Tatum will volunteer his time as a special advisor to
Duke extends Scheyer through 2030-31
Duke University Vice President, King-Compton Families Director of Athletics Nina King announced that men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. Scheyer, who completed his third season at the helm in 2024-25, has rapidly established himself among the sport’s premier coaches, guiding the Blue Devils to one of the most
Jayce McCain named Men’s Basketball Player Development Specialist at Duke
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Wednesday the addition of Jayce McCain to the Blue Devils’ staff as Player Development Specialist. McCain, who spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant with the program, recently completed his master’s degree at Duke and brings a strong background in player development, leadership and basketball operations. “We’re thrilled to
Virginia Tech adds Moats as Assistant Basketball Coach
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young announced Thursday the addition of David Moats as an assistant coach. Moats comes to Blacksburg after spending nine seasons at Boise State where he served in a variety of roles, including the past few seasons as an assistant coach for the Broncos. Across his nine seasons with the Broncos, Moats has
Former Seminole Standout Derwin Kitchen added to Florida State Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy Chuck Walsh, FSU Athletics Derwin Kitchen, a three-year starter on three of Florida State’s NCAA Tournament teams, has been named as assistant coach/player development at his alma mater by first-year Florida State head men’s basketball coach Luke Loucks. He was a starter on Florida State’s 2011 team which advanced to the Sweet 16
SMU elevated Kress to Men’s Basketball Chief Strategist, adds Serge as Graduate Assistant
SMU has elevated David Kress to the role of Chief Strategist, and added David Serge as a Graduate Assistant. David Kress Kress is in his first season as the Chief Strategist (2025-26) after a season as a graduate assistant with SMU Men’s Basketball. This is his second stint with the Mustang program. Prior to rejoining
Dildy promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Duke
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced the promotion of Emanuel Dildy as the Steve & Judy Pagliuca Associate Head Coach on Monday. Dildy was hired to the Blue Devils’ staff as an assistant coach in August 2023. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Emanuel the past two seasons, and his impact on our program has been
Weinman named General Manager for M/W Basketball and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Analytics at Wake Forest
Story courtesy: Will Pantages, Wake Forest Athletics Wake Forest Athletics announced that Steve Weinman, a seasoned NBA front office executive with over a decade of experience in data strategy, scouting and performance analysis, has been appointed as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Analytics. In this role, Weinman will also serve as General Manager for both
Kloman promoted to Louisville Basketball Executive Director of Player Personnel and Strategic Initiatives
Story Courtesy Dana Brown, Louisville Athletics University of Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey announced Monday the promotion of Brian Kloman from assistant coach to Executive Director of Player Personnel and Strategic Initiatives. Entering his second season with the Cardinals and his 12th year alongside Kelsey, Kloman’s elevated role reflects his unparalleled impact on the program and his
Feldman named UCLA Basketball Assistant General Manager
The UCLA men’s basketball program has hired Max Feldman as the program’s assistant general manager, as announced on Wednesday by Bruins’ head coach Mick Cronin. Cronin, entering his seventh season as The Michael Price Family UCLA Men’s Head Basketball Coach, has added an assistant general manager to assist the program in recruiting and player development and to serve as
Leland named Men’s Basketball Assistant General Manager at Stanford
Strengthening the men’s basketball program in a newly-created position, Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, has announced the addition of Amanda Leland as assistant general manager. “Amanda is a team builder with a clear sense of purpose,” said Smith. “She understands the complexities of modern college athletics and brings both operational excellence and