Wake Forest announced the resignation of assistant men’s basketball coach Jamill Jones. Jones had been on leave from the school since August 10. “I believe it is in the best interest of both the team and me personally that I resign from my position,” said Jones. “It is my sincerest hope and desire that stepping
Mike Young Named Head Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Dr. Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced on Sunday that Mike Young has accepted the men’s basketball head coaching position at Virginia Tech. The Radford, Virginia native joins the Hokies after a record-setting 17-year tenure at Wofford. The Terriers posted a 30-5 overall record in 2018-19, including a perfect
Virginia Tech Pays Tribute to Buzz Williams
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock confirmed on Wednesday that men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams has accepted the same position at Texas A&M. “Coach Williams made a very positive impact on the culture of our basketball program at Virginia Tech,” Babcock said. “We appreciate all that Buzz and his staff did for our
Danny Manning will Return to Wake Forest
Wake Forest University men’s basketball head coach Danny Manning will return for the 2019-20 season, Athletic Director Ron Wellman announced on Friday (March 22). The 2019-20 campaign will be Manning’s sixth season leading the program. “Following the season, Danny and I had an extensive series of meetings to discuss the future of the program,” said
UNC Announces Contract Extension for Roy Williams
Three-time national champion and Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach Roy Williams has signed an eight-year contract extension with the University of North Carolina, Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham announced today. UNC has signed or is announcing:• contracts and/or contract extensions with 11 head coaches, including Williams’ extension, which runs through 2027-28;• personal service contracts
NC State approves new 6-year deal for Kevin Keatts
The NC State Board of Governors approved Friday a new six-year contract for second-year men’s basketball Kevin Keatts. Keatts new term will run through the 2023-24 season. He originally signed a six-year agreement to become head coach of the Wolfpack in March 2017 and rolled over a year on his original contract by returning NC
Arena at Reynolds Coliseum to be named for Legendary NC State Head Coach Jim Valvano
Historic William Neal Reynolds Coliseum will now share its name with another icon of NC State Athletics, as former men’s basketball head coach Jim Valvano will join Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Kay Yow in being recognized at the famed venue. At a ceremony on December 5 prior to NC State’s Heritage Game, James.
Ernie Nestor Returns to Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Staff
The Wake Forest men’s basketball team announced the addition of Ernie Nestor to the staff as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Nestor joins the Demon Deacon program for the third time, having previously served as an assistant coach from 1980-85 and from 1994-01. “I am very pleased and excited to be joining Coach Danny
Georgia Tech Names Julian Swartz Assistant Basketball Coach
Julian Swartz, who served as interim assistant coach for Georgia Tech last season while maintaining his duties as recruiting and compliance director, was named to fill the final vacant coaching position full-time for the Yellow Jackets, head coach Josh Pastner announced Tuesday. Swartz, 38, is responsible for on-court development of Tech players and will focus
Getter Named Director of Recruiting/Player Development at Virginia
Kyle Getter has been named director of recruiting/player development for the Virginia men’s basketball program, three-time National Coach of the Year Tony Bennett announced. Getter joins the Cavaliers after serving the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Liberty under former UVA associate head coach Ritchie McKay. The Flames went 43-29 over the past
Dale Layer Named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams has announced that Dale Layer has been hired as special assistant to the head coach. Though new to the Hokies, Layer and Williams have a long history of working together, including stops at Colorado State and Marquette. This will be the third time the two coaches have
Wolf promoted to Director of Basketball Operations at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams has announced that Lyle Wolf has been promoted to director of basketball operations. “This is a well-earned promotion for Lyle,” Williams said. “He has been invaluable in every duty and task assigned and has fulfilled his responsibilities with diligence and thoroughness. Lyle is a true leader in