Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Bill Smith have named Phil Martelli Jr. head coach of Bryant men’s basketball. Martelli becomes the ninth men’s basketball coach in Bryant’s history and marks the first head coaching role for Martelli. He spent the past five seasons, including the last three
Bryant’s Grasso arrested
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a report from GoLocal, Bryant College head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso was arrested by Smithfield, RI police on October 1st, and charged with “Failure to Stop for Accident Resulting in Damage to Vehicle.” Grasso is due for arraignment on Oct. 24 in Third Division District Court. The arrest
Nichols named Director of Basketball Operations at UNH
University of New Hampshire men’s basketball head coach Nathan Davis announced the addition of Kevin Nichols who will serve as the Director of Basketball Operations for the program. In this position, Nichols’ responsibilities include the day to day needs of the men’s basketball program. Specifically, he focuses on managing the team and player schedules, along with the players’ academics. He
BREAKING: Bryant’s Grasso on leave of absence
Bryant University has released the following statement on the status of head coach Jared Grasso: Men’s basketball head coach Jared Grasso is on a leave of absence from Bryant University. Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli, Jr. will serve as the acting coach effective immediately. Grasso is in his 6th season at Bryant 79-67 (.541). He
Johnson added to Vermont Basketball staff
Cioffi Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Becker has announced that Nathan Johnson will join the staff as an assistant coach. “We kept this addition in the family – literally – with hiring Nathan,” Becker said. Johnson is the brother of former Vermont assistant coach Bryson Johnson, who helped the program earn America East Championships in each of the last two
Former Buffalo Head Coach Whitesell joins Albany Basketball Staff
The University at Albany men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of Jim Whitesell and Matt Cerruti. Whitesell will serve as an Assistant Coach, Cerruti will serve as the team’s Video Coordinator. Whitesell comes to the Capital Region after spending the last four seasons at the helm of the University at Buffalo basketball program, amassing
UMBC adds Bryan as MBB Graduate Assistant
Sean Bryan has been named men’s basketball graduate assistant coach it was announced by UMBC head coach Jim Ferry. “We are extremely excited to have Sean join our staff,” stated coach Ferry. “Sean was a phenomenal college basketball player and brings great energy and passion. His experience will play a big role with our player development.”
NJIT Basketball Staff Update
First-year NJIT men’s basketball Head Coach Grant Billmeier filled out his initial coaching staff this week with the promotion of Mike Hamlin to Assistant Coach and hiring of Vincent Tamburro as Director of Basketball Operations. Hamlin served as the Director of Basketball Operations last season and was retained by Billmeier after he was hired in early April. A Philadelphia native, Hamlin spent
Hargraves’ Messinger set to become assistant coach at NJIT
Hargarve Military Academy head boys basketball coach Tom Messinger is headed to NJIT as an assistant coach. There has been no announcement yet by NJIT, but Hargrave has released the following statement: The 2022-23 Next Up Recruits National Postgraduate Coach of the Year is heading to the collegiate ranks, as Thomas Messinger has accepted a
Baptiste rejoins Albany Basketball Staff
The University at Albany men’s basketball team welcomes KJ Baptiste back to the program. Baptiste re-joins the staff as an Assistant Coach, having previously served as the team’s Director of Recruiting and Video during the 2021-22 season. “We are thrilled to welcome KJ back to the Capital Region,” said Head Coach Dwayne Killings. “KJ is a rising
UMass Lowell adds Herrion to Men’s Basketball Staff
UMass Lowell Men’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Duquette has named Ryan Herrion as his squad’s newest assistant coach. Herrion is a familiar face in the America East Conference, having spent the last five seasons at New Hampshire. “We are excited to welcome Ryan to our program,” said Duquette. “From his experiences at both Stonehill and most recently UNH,
UNH Basketball Staff Update
University of New Hampshire head men’s basketball coach Nathan Davis announced his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season Monday afternoon with the hiring of Jimmy Allen, Tyler Wilson, and Luis Guzman. Allen joins Davis’ coaching staff for the 2023-24 season after spending seven seasons as the head coach of Army West Point. The West Point, N.Y. native will serve as Associate