Temple University men’s basketball head coach Adam Fisher announced the hiring of Courtney Eldridge as an assistant coach on Monday. Eldridge joins the Owls after spending the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach at Elon. He was named a 2026 Silver Waves Media Rising Star and one of the organization’s Top 100 Most Impactful Mid-Major Assistants this year
Wright added to Memphis Basketball Staff
University of Memphis men’s basketball head coach Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway has finalized his coaching staff announcing the addition of assistant coach Steve Wright on Friday. “We are excited to welcome Steve and his family to Memphis,” said Hardaway. “Steve possesses valuable experience at multiple levels and will bring a diverse perspective to our staff. Steve
Bopp Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UAB
Head coach Andy Kennedy has named Jesse Bopp as the replacement for Ryan Cross, who departed to become the head coach at ULM. “Excited to welcome Jesse and his family to Birmingham to be a part of Blazer Basketball,” Kennedy said. Jesse brings a wealth of experience in this space as a successful coach throughout his career. Multiple
South Florida Basketball Staff Update
University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Mack today officially welcomed several members of his first Bulls coaching staff. Mack will bring to Tampa four members of his College of Charleston staff who helped the Cougars post a pair of 20-win seasons in Mack’s two years leading the program, as well as a
UAB’s Kennedy inks contract extension
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