Story Courtesy: Tim Andrzejewski, Rice Athletics Rice Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rob Lanier has announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Mike Jones. “When the position opened, I never imagined I’d be able to fill it with someone of Mike’s caliber,” said Lanier. “I’ve known Mike for over 30 years, and I’ve always had the upmost respect for him
Wichita State extends Mills through 2031 season
Following back-to-back postseason appearances and a 24-win season, Wichita State has signed head men’s basketball coach Paul Mills to a three-year contract extension that runs through June 30, 2031. Mills has guided Wichita State to 58 wins through his first three seasons, second most of any head coach in program history, trailing only Eddie Fogler’s 61 from
Florida Atlantic names Mike Taylor Assistant Basketball Coach
Florida Atlantic men’s basketball Head Coach John Jakus has announced the hiring of longtime professional and international coach Mike Taylor as an assistant for the upcoming 2026-27 season. “I’ve known Mike for a few years, since his time with the Polish national team,” said Jakus. “He’s one of the most well-respected Americans to ever coach overseas. To combine that
REPORT: Temple extends Fisher through 2030 season
Temple men’s basketball coach Adam Fisher has agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2030, per ESPN. Fisher, who took over in 2023 after Aaron McKie, has steadily elevated the program. Temple went 16-20 in his first season but surged late with a run to the AAC title game. Last year, the Owls improved to
REPORT: Penny Hardaway to add NBA vet Roy Rogers to Memphis Basketball Staff
According to a report from the Commercial Appeal, Memphis head basketball coach Penny Hardaway will add NBA veteran Roy Rogers to his staff. Rogers, who played collegiately at Alabama, was a first round pick by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1996 NBA draft. He played in the league from 1996-2000 with stops in Vancouver, Boston,
Temple adds Cosby-Roundtree as Men’s Basketball Director of Player Development
Temple University men’s basketball head coach Adam Fisher announced Wednesday the hiring of Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree as director of player development. Cosby-Roundtree most recently served as a video assistant with the Brooklyn Nets. “We are excited to welcome Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree to our staff,” said Fisher. “Dhamir comes to us after spending the past two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.
Klee named Director of Basketball Operations at UTSA
As UTSA men’s basketball begins early workouts for the 2025-26 season, second-year head coach Austin Claunch announced another addition to the Roadrunners’ staff, bringing aboard Jacob Klee as the director of operations. “We’re excited to welcome Jacob Klee to our program,” Claunch said. “Jacob has worked for and with some of the best basketball minds in the
Aaron Smith named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida Atlantic
Story courtesy: Ben Paul, FAU athletics Florida Atlantic men’s basketball Head Coach John Jakus has announced the hiring of Aaron Smith as an assistant coach. Smith arrives to Paradise after spending one year at Longwood University. He spent three years with Louisiana Tech in the same role, a team that recorded 20+ wins in back-to-back seasons. While