The University of Miami men’s basketball team defeated Providence, 74-64, Saturday evening at Mohegan Sun Arena in its first game of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. The victory marked the 700th of Miami (4-0) head coach Jim Larrañaga’s illustrious career. The win, in which his team led for 30-plus minutes against
Boston College Basketball Staff Update
Earl Grant, The Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Boston College, has announced several new staff additions and a promotion ahead of the 2022-23 season. Adam Walsh joins the staff as the director of basketball operations. Walsh comes to Boston College from Shenendowa University, where he served as head coach of
Tibbs joins Notre Dame Basketball Staff
The Glenn and Stacey Murphy Notre Dame men’s basketball head coach Mike Brey was pleased to announce the addition of Hamlet Tibbs to the staff, joining as an assistant coach. A 2007 graduate from West Virginia University, Tibbs brings over 13 years of coaching experience to the Irish with successful stints at the University of
Polisi Added to Miami Basketball Staff
University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Monday the hiring of Jimmy Polisi as an operations specialist. A former Hurricane graduate assistant, Polisi takes on a new position within the Miami basketball program. “I’m pleased to have Jimmy officially join our staff here at The U,” Larrañaga said. “Over the past two
Perez named Director of Men’s Basketball Administration at Louisville
Justin Perez has joined the University of Louisville staff as Director of Men’s Basketball Administration under Cardinals’ Head Coach Kenny Payne. “I’m so excited to welcome Justin Perez to our Cardinal family,” said Payne. “Justin is one of the brightest young men I’ve ever met, a person who is goal-oriented and has high character. We’re thrilled to
Assaley named DBO at Clemson
Andy Assaley has been named as the director of men’s basketball operations at Clemson. He previously served 10 seasons at South Carolina as the director of basketball operations for Head Coach Frank Martin. Assaley served in the same capacity at Kansas State under Coach Martin from 2007-2012. The Gamecocks had success during Assaley’s time on
Eskildsen named Assistant Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Brian Eskildsen, who helped Harvard to three Ivy League championships, a trip to the NCAA tournament in 2015 and NIT berths in 2018 and 2019, has been appointed to join Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball staff as assistant coach, head coach Josh Pastner announced. A 12-year veteran in Division I basketball, Eskildsen has spent his entire career working
Justus named Assistant Basketball Coach at NC State
Joel Justus has been named an assistant coach for the NC State men’s basketball team, head coach Kevin Keatts announced. “I’m excited to welcome Joel to Raleigh,” Keatts said. “He grew up in this state, knows it well and is aware of the great talent that exists here. Joel has a proven track record as a recruiter and teacher of
Wilkins promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
After four seasons as assistant coach on the Georgia Tech basketball staff, Anthony Wilkins has been promoted to associate head coach with the Yellow Jackets, head coach Josh Pastner announced. Wilkins, 41, came to Tech in June of 2018 after spending five seasons on the staff at Tulane and has made his biggest impact in player and
Scheyer adds Baker as Duke Men’s Basketball General Manager
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has announced the addition of Rachel Baker to the program as general manager. In this exclusive position, Baker will specialize in helping players enhance their personal and professional skill sets, capitalize on strategic partnerships, including NIL opportunities, and work to support players in navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with being
Payne Adds Milt Wagner to Louisville Basketball Staff
Milt Wagner, a top ten career basketball scorer for the University of Louisville whose honored jersey hangs in the KFC Yum! Center, has joined the Cardinals’ men’s basketball staff as Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations under head coach Kenny Payne. “I’m so excited for this opportunity to have my brother Milt “Ice” Wagner with
REPORT: Johnson departs NC State Basketball Staff
According to a report from Inside Pack Sports, James Johnson will not return as an assistant coach at NC State next season. According to the report, “this was a personal move for Johnson, who informed Keatts of his decision. Various factors played a role in Johnson’s decision.” Johnson had been on Kevin Keatts staff since 2017,