The University of South Florida has appointed Ben Fletcher as their Interim Head Basketball Coach following the unexpected passing of Amir Abdur-Rahim last week. Fletcher had been the Associate Head Coach for the Bulls since 2023, and was on Abdur-Rahim’s staff before that at Kennesaw State (2019-23). The veteran coach also spent fourteen seasons on
Mike Davis, Nolan Smith join Memphis Basketball Staff
Memphis men’s basketball head coach Penny Hardaway announced two additions to the team’s staff on Wednesday, with Mike Davis and Nolan Smith joining the program as assistant coaches for the 2024-25 season. Davis comes to Memphis after spending the last six seasons as head coach at Detroit Mercy (2018-24). His coaching resume touts 35-plus years of experience on the sideline, including
Penny blows up Memphis Basketball Staff
According to multiple reports, Penny Hardaway has made major late changes to his staff at Memphis. The Memphis Commercial Appeal confirmed that the following staff members have been let go: Rick Stansbury (assistant coach). The former head coach at Western Kentucky (2016-23) and Mississippi State (1998-2012) had been on Penny’s staff since 2023. Jermaine Johnson
Perry named Assistant Basketball Coach at East Carolina
Michael Perry has been named an assistant coach for the East Carolina men’s basketball program according to an announcement by third-year head coach Michael Schwartz. Perry previously served as the radio color analyst for each ECU men’s basketball game for the last three seasons. The hire marks a return to the Pirates’ bench for Perry, who served
Hausladen, Lamerre, Gumbs added to UAB Basketball Staff
UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy rounded out his 2024-25 staff with the addition of Alex Hausladen, Parker Lamerre and Keenan Gumbs. “Excited to welcome Keenan, Alex and Parker to UAB basketball.” Kennedy said, “All three bring experiences that will enhance our program as we continue in our quest to compete at a championship level.” Hausladen
South Florida Basketball Staff Update
Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and the University of South Florida men’s basketball program announced the promotions of Joi Williams, Ben Fletcher, and Griffin McHone on Friday. Joi Williams – Chief of Staff/General ManagerWilliams, a USF graduate, finished her first season back on campus as the chief of staff. She has been elevated to chief of staff/general manager. Before her return to
Johnson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Charlotte
Charlotte Head Men’s Basketball Coach Aaron Fearne has officially announced the hiring of assistant coach Ben Johnson Thursday afternoon. Johnson brings nearly 30 years of coaching experience in both the collegiate ranks and in Australia to the 49ers. “We are very thrilled to add Ben Johnson to this coaching staff,” said Coach Fearne. “I have had the pleasure of
Okeke named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at FAU
Florida Atlantic Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Jakus announced the hiring of Obim Okeke as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Okeke arrives to Florida Atlantic in May of 2024 to join Jakus’ inaugural staff for the 2024-25 season, where he will have a focus on film and analytics. Previously, Okeke spent the 2022-23
Schoemann hired Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Rice
Rice Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Lanier has named Jack Schoemann as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Schoemann spent last year in the same role at SMU. He joined the Mustangs after serving as a graduate assistant at Cal State Bakersfield in 2022-23, where he played for the Roadrunners from 2019-22. As a graduate assistant,
OFFICIAL: Jakus named Head Basketball Coach at Florida Atlantic
Following up on earlier reports…Florida Atlantic has made the hiring of Baylor Associate Head Coach John Jakus official. Here’s the statement that FAU released: Florida Atlantic University announced Wednesday that John Jakus has been named the school’s head men’s basketball coach. The associate head coach at Baylor, Jakus comes to Boca Raton after spending the
Rice names Rob Lanier Head Basketball Coach
Story courtesy Rice Athletics Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Sunday that Rob Lanier has been named the 26th head men’s basketball coach at Rice. Lanier will be formally introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, March 26. Final details will be distributed on Monday. Lanier brings more than 30 years
REPORT: SMU fires Lanier after 20-win season
According to a report from Jeff Goodman, SMU has fired head basketball coach after just two seasons. Lanier won ten games in his first season at SMU, and doubled that total this season, finishing 20-13 and advancing to the NIT. Lanier has also been the head coach at Georgia State and Siena. He holds a