University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jai Lucas announced Friday that he has hired Andrew Moran as assistant coach and director of player development. Moran, who was recently named the 2025 Naismith National High School Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, comes to The U after serving as the head coach at Miami’s Christopher Columbus High
Virginia Basketball Support Staff Update
University of Virginia Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Odom announced Tuesday (April 8) the additions of Director of Operations Kelsey Knoche, Director of Analytics Matt Hart, Video Coordinator Billy Bales and Director of Recruiting Ahmad Thomas. Knoche, Hart, Bales and Thomas served in similar roles under Odom at VCU the past
Wade announces three additions to his administrative staff at NC State
NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade has announced the hires of Andrew Slater as General Manager/Chief Strategist for Men’s Basketball, Patrick Stacy as Assistant General Manager and Reed Vial as Special Assistant to the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I’m excited to have Andrew, Patrick and Reed on our staff,” said Wade. “Andrew has
Hamilton added to NC State Basketball Staff
NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced that he has added Vernon Hamilton to his staff as an assistant coach. Hamilton has previously worked with Wade at McNeese and at LSU and Wade was a student manager and graduate assistant during Hamilton’s playing career at Clemson. “I’ve known Vernon since we were both
Virginia Basketball Staff Update
University of Virginia Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Odom announced the addition of Griff Aldrich as the Cavaliers new associate head coach, and Matt Henry, Bryce Crawford and Darius Theus to his staff as assistant coaches. Griff Aldrich Aldrich, who has a law degree from UVA, reunites with Odom after serving
Frazier re-joins Virginia Tech Basketball Staff as Associate Head Coach
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young announced Tuesday the return of Chester Frazier to the Hokies’ coaching staff as the program’s associate head coach. Frazier, a respected coaching veteran and proven recruiter, rejoins the Hokies after serving as an associate head coach at West Virginia. “We are thrilled to welcome Chester, his wife, Sarah, and
NC State adds Chambers as Assistant Basketball Coach
NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced that he has added Brandon Chambers to his staff as an assistant coach. Chambers has previously worked with Wade at McNeese and LSU and was a manager at VCU for two seasons while Wade was an assistant coach. “I’m excited to add Brandon to my first
Howard named Assistant Basketball Coach at NC State
NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced that he has added Adam Howard to his staff as an assistant coach. “Adam is a great coach with a proven record of building programs, Wade said. “He’s everything you want in an assistant coach with his ability to recruit, game plan and develop players. He
Maryland issues Statement on Willard departure
University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines has issued the following statement on Kevin Willard’s departure to Villanova: Dear Terrapin Nation, Earlier today, Kevin Willard officially announced he would be stepping down as the head coach of our Men’s Basketball program to accept another position. Coach Willard led the Terps on an incredible run this
WORST KEPT SECRET EVER: Kevin Willard is officially headed to Villanova
Maryland’s Kevin Willard has accepted Villanova’s head coaching job, ending over a week of speculation. This was first confirmed by Inside Maryland Sports. An official announcement could come as early as today. Willard led Maryland to one of its best seasons in two decades, finishing 27-9 and reaching the Sweet 16. In three seasons at
Virginia Tech parts ways with two basketball staffers
Virginia Tech men’s basketball head coach Mike Young announced updates to his staff, as assistant coach Christian Webster and recruiting coordinator Blake Wetherington will not return for the 2025-26 season. “We are grateful for Christian and Blake’s dedication and hard work during their time in Blacksburg,” Young said. “Christian has been a valuable part of our program for nearly a decade,
Ronnie Thomas announced as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Longwood as Aldrich Departs For UVA
Next man up. Longwood basketball didn’t have to look far for a new leader to extend the tradition of excellence established under Griff Aldrich. Ronnie Thomas – an assistant coach whose ever-present smile and relentless positive energy have already endeared him to Longwood players and the Farmville community – will serve as the program’s next head coach,