University of Miami men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga has promoted Adam Fisher to be an assistant coach for the Hurricanes, the school announced Wednesday. “Adam Fisher has done a fantastic job in his role as director of basketball operations in our program the last two years,” said Larrañaga. “He is ready to take a major
Makubika Named Assistant at Florida Southern
Florida Southern head men’s basketball coach Michael Donnelly has filled the vacant coaching position on his inaugural staff with a familiar face as he tabbed Mike Makubika as his new assistant coach. Makubika comes to Lakeland and the Moccasins from Southern Connecticut State where he spent the past five seasons (2010-15) on Donnelly’s staff as
Burno Hired as Nebraska Assistant Coach
University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Tim Miles announced Friday the hiring of Rashon Burno as an assistant coach for the Husker program. Burno comes to Nebraska after spending the past three seasons at the University of Florida under Billy Donovan, who was named the head coach of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder last month.
San José State Adds Driesell As An Assistant Coach
The San José State men’s basketball program has added over three decades of coaching experience and a variety of postseason successes as a player, assistant and head coach with the hiring of Chuck Driesell as an assistant coach beginning the 2015-16 season. Spartans’ head coach Dave Wojcik made the announcement. “Chuck brings an unrivaled level
Simms Named Assistant Coach At Brown
Tyler Simms, an assistant coach at Trinity College for the past two years, has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Brown in an announcement made by Bears’ head coach Mike Martin. Simms was the recruiting coordinator at Trinity and contributed to all aspects of the program, including scouting, player development and the establishment
Uken Named Assistant Coach at Fordham
Jaden Uken, former recruiting coordinator at Bradley University, was named assistant men’s basketball coach at Fordham University it was announced today by head coach Jeff Neubauer. “Jaden brings a wealth of talent and experience to the staff at Fordham,” said Neubauer. “He is very personable and a complete coach, who is an outstanding recruiter and
Burgess joins Wolverine basketball staff
Utah Valley University head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope announced on Wednesday the hiring of Chris Burgess as an assistant coach. Burgess joins Cody Fueger as new members of the Wolverines staff. “Chris is a great addition to my staff,” said Pope. “Not only has he excelled as a player, but has also proven his
Richmond Hires Assistant
The University of Richmond men’s basketball program has hired Marcus Jenkins as assistant coach, head coach Chris Mooney announced today. Jenkins comes to Richmond from Princeton University where he served in the same role. He previously worked on the Spider staff as Director of Basketball Operations from 2007-11. “We are thrilled to bring Marcus Jenkins
Larrañaga Adds Brunt to Miami Coaching Staff
University of Miami men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga has hired Richmond associate head coach Jamal Brunt to be an assistant coach for the Hurricanes, the school announced Wednesday. “Jamal is smart, hard-working and skilled in every aspect of college coaching,” Larrañaga said. “He is an outstanding recruiter, communicator, teacher and great role model for our
Kimbrough joins Musselman’s staff
University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has selected Jermaine Kimbrough to be the fourth member of his new staff. Kimbrough joins Doug Stewart, Jay Morris and Anthony Ruta on the Wolf Pack staff. “We are very excited to hire Jermaine as he gives us a national recruiting presence,” Musselman said. “He has
Forbes announces additions of Shay, Savage to staff
ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes is reuniting some familiar faces as he starts building his new Buccaneers’ coaching staff. Forbes officially announced Thursday that two of his former coaching colleagues will be joining him on the bench at ETSU. Jason Shay and Brooks Savage both spent seven years alongside Forbes at Tennessee and
Nichols College Hires Assistant
Nichols College men’s basketball head coach Tom Glynn has announced the addition of Michael Byrnes to his coaching staff. Currently a junior at Nichols, Byrnes has served as an assistant basketball coach at WPI since 2013, where he’s worked as the recruiting coordinator and director of basketball operations. The Engineers recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons which