American Athletic Conference

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

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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

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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

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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

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Claunch named Head Basketball Coach at UTSA

UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos on Sunday announced Austin Claunch as the seventh head coach of the Roadrunners’ men’s basketball program. Claunch, who calls Houston his hometown and currently serves as an assistant coach at national power Alabama, led Nicholls to a pair of Southland Conference titles as head coach.   “I

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Pera out as Head Basketball Coach at Rice

Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Thursday that Scott Pera will not return as the men’s basketball head coach.  “I appreciate the efforts of Scott and his staff and their dedication to their student-athletes, but over the course of this season, it became apparent to me that a change in the leadership

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Charlotte Basketball Staff Update

Charlotte’s Interim Head Men’s Basketball Aaron Fearne has announced his staff for the 2023-24 season. Vic Sfera and Kevin Smith return to the 49ers as assistant men’s basketball coaches, joined by the new arrival of Conner Henry, who was previously announced by Coach Fearne on August 3 as an assistant coach for the program. Byron Dinkins will continue as Director of Player Development and John Marshall will

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Charlotte adds Conner Henry to Basketball Staff

Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Aaron Fearne has announced the hiring of Conner Henry as an assistant coach. Henry, a former NBA player originally drafted by the Houston Rockets, has coached professionally in the NBA, Australia’s NBL, and the NBA D-League (now G-League), where he was named the Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year in 2013-14.

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