East Carolina University Director of Athletics Jeff Compher announced Friday the process which will be used in the hiring of the next men’s head basketball coach of the Pirates has formally been initiated. ECU has entered into an agreement with Collegiate Sports Associates to assist in its national search to identify and provide information about
BREAKING: East Carolina Head Basketball Coach Jeff Lebo Resigns
East Carolina Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Lebo announced his resignation effective immediately Wednesday afternoon. Lebo becomes the second DI head coach to resign in the past two days joining UTEP head coach Tim Floyd who announced his resignation yesterday. Assistant coach Michael Perry has accepted the role as interim head coach according to ECU
Doug Wojcik Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at East Carolina
Doug Wojcik, a veteran college basketball coach with more than 25 years of experience, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at ECU announced head coach Jeff Lebo. Wojcik most recently served as the special assistant to Gonzaga Head Coach Mark Few during the 2015-16 season, helping the Bulldogs win their fourth-straight West Coast Conference
SMU Hires Father of Top 20 Recruit as Director of Men’s Basketball Recruiting
Tyrone Maxey was named the Director of Recruiting, SMU Head Coach Tim Jankovich announced. Maxey spent the previous 17 years as a high school basketball coach in the Dallas area, most recently as the assistant basketball coach at South Garland High School in Dallas from 2014-17. Maxey’s son Tyrese, a guard at South Garland, is
UCF Extends Dawkins Through 2023 Season
Following an impressive first year in Orlando, UCF head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has signed a contract extension to be in Black and Gold through the year 2023. “I’m very thankful to [Athletics Director] Dr. Daniel J. White, [Deputy AD] Dr. Eric A. Wood and President John C. Hitt for their continued support of
Butch Pierre Joins Tubby Smith’s Memphis Basketball Staff
University of Memphis head men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith has announced that long-time assistant coach Butch Pierre has joined the men’s basketball staff as the director of player personnel. “I am excited to have Butch Pierre join our staff,” said Smith. “He is someone that I have known of for many years, having coached against
Vince Taylor Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Central Florida
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins announced the hiring of Vince Taylor as an assistant coach for the Knights on Friday. Taylor is a veteran assistant coach, who has worked at both the collegiate ranks and in the NBA. He also played professionally for 13 seasons after a standout career at Duke. “We’re extremely
Scott Wagers Named Assistant Coach at South Florida
University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory has announced the addition of Scott Wagers as a Bulls’ assistant coach. A highly successful recruiter in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida, Wagers most recently was an assistant coach at Jacksonville University (2014-17). He also served five seasons as head coach at Robinson
OFFICIAL: Brian Gregory Named Head Basketball Coach at South Florida
USF Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today the appointment of Brian Gregory, currently a member of the basketball staff at Michigan State University, as the 10th head coach of the USF men’s basketball program. Gregory, who has previously led programs at Georgia Tech (2011-16) and Dayton (2003-11) and spent nearly a decade as an
HOT: South Florida to hire Brian Gregory
Multiple outlets are now reporting that South Florida will hire Brian Gregory. The former Dayton and Georgia Tech head coach spent this past season as a consultant to Tom Izzo at Michigan State. In his 13 seasons as a head coach, he compiled a 248-180 career record. An official announcement is expected shortly.
Cincinnati’s Cronin Nets 300th Career Victory
18th-ranked Cincinnati knocked off Tulsa 80-60 on Saturday, securing the 300th career victory for Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin. UC has now won 24 straight home game while improving their overall record to 24-3, 13-1 in the American Athletic Conference. Cronin is in his 11th season as the head coach at Cincinnati, where he has
Former University of Cincinnati Standout DerMarr Johnson Added to Bearcats Basketball Staff
Former University of Cincinnati men’s basketball standout DerMarr Johnson has returned to the program as a student assistant coach Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin has announced. Johnson will assist the program while taking classes to complete his degree at UC. “He loves basketball, Cronin said. “It’s a chance for him to pursue his degree. Obviously,