The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy on Friday afternoon. Coach Kennedy has experienced tremendous success in his five years leading the program and this extension only solidifies the future of UAB basketball, said Director of Athletics Mark Ingram. We look forward to continuing to
Needle promoted to Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Temple
Temple University men’s basketball head coach Adam Fisher announced that Seth Needle has been promoted to special assistant to the head coach after serving the past two seasons as a graduate assistant with the program. “Seth has been an integral part of our program since my staff and I arrived at Temple,” Fisher said. “He’s one of the hardest‑working
REPORT: Hardaway to add Kristan Kelly to Memphis Basketball Staff
According to a report from the Commercial Appeal, Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway is set to hire Kristan Kelly as the program’s new director of basketball operations. Kelly will replace Jordan VerHulst, who departed in June to become an assistant at Murray State. She will become the first woman on Hardaway’s game-day bench staff.
Heston added to UAB Basketball Staff
UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced Carter Heston as his final addition to the 2025-26 men’s basketball coaching staff. “Excited to have Carter join Blazer Basketball,” Kennedy says. “He brings great energy & enthusiasm to our staff. Carter has gained valuable experience along his career path culminating in helping UNA to unprecedented success under Head
Charlotte hires Carey as Assistant Basketball Coach
Charlotte Men’s Basketball Head Coach Aaron Fearne announced the addition of Brett Carey to the coaching staff on Friday. Carey comes to Charlotte after spending a year as an assistant coach at nearby Campbell University. A UNC Asheville alum, the former Bulldogs guard followed his playing career with the program as an assistant and eventual associate head coach over
Bond named Assistant Coach at East Carolina; Three other Pirates Staffers Promoted
East Carolina Men’s Basketball Head Coach Michael Schwartz has officially announced the hire of Jaylen Bond as an assistant coach as well updates to his staff with Riley Davis being named associate head coach, Jesse Higdon named director of operations/chief of staff and Michael Perry taking on the role of general manager in addition to his responsibilities as an assistant coach ahead of
Darnell Brown, Jr added to Memphis Basketball Staff
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway has added Darrell Brown Jr. as the Tigers’ new director of player development for the 2025–26 season. A Memphis native and Germantown High School’s all-time leading scorer, Brown is also Hardaway’s godson and previously worked in the same role at Bradley University. Brown replaces Andre Turner in that position; Turner
UTSA Basketball Staff Update
Kicking off July and entering the heart of the offseason, UTSA men’s basketball head coach Austin Claunch announced Thursday that the Roadrunners have finalized their coaching staff for the coming 2025-26 season. The Roadrunners add UTSA alum David President as assistant coach, Quentin Thomas as assistant coach and director of operations and Jordan Brooks as an assistant coach. The trio joins assistant coaches Nick
Shunnar named Assistant Basketball Coach at Cleveland State
UNT men’s basketball head coach Daniyal Robinson hired Jay Shunnar as an assistant coach to his first Mean Green staff. Shunnar comes to North Texas after spending the last three seasons on Robinson’s bench at Cleveland State. Robinson was hired as the Mean Green’s new head coach on April 4. In addition to his three years
Wichita State adds Eilert as Assistant Basketball Coach
Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills announced the hiring of Josh Eilert as a new assistant coach Tuesday afternoon. Eilert replaces the assistant coach position that was previously held by Quincy Acy. “Quincy Acy was a wonderful addition to our staff when I became the head coach,” Mills said. “He’s a phenomenal person and teacher and I couldn’t
Wichita State Alum P.J. Couisnard joins Shockers staff as Assistant Basketball Coach
A familiar face will be back on the Wichita State bench, as head men’s basketball coach Paul Mills named former Shocker P.J. Couisnard an assistant coach. Mills officially announced Couisnard’s hiring on Monday, May 12, 2025. “I’ve been able to follow P.J.’s journey since his high school days playing at Jack Yates in Houston to Wichita State
North Texas adds coaching veteran Steve Payne to Men’s Basketball Staff
UNT men’s basketball head coach Daniyal Robinson hired on Monday Steve Payne as an assistant coach to his first Mean Green staff. Payne joins Robinson to Denton with over 30 years of college coaching experience, including eight as Tennessee Tech’s head coach. Most recently he served on Robinson’s staff at Cleveland State from 2022-25. Robinson was hired