Kevin Carroll, a coaching veteran known for transforming basketball programs, has been named the new head coach of the Lipscomb University men’s basketball program, Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson announced today. Carroll returns to Lipscomb after leading Trevecca Nazarene University for the last two seasons to record-breaking success in NCAA Division II, including the most wins in program
Leonard signs 5-yr extension at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard has signed a five-year contract extension, Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced afternoon. The extension keeps Leonard at the helm of the Royals program through the 2029-30 season, as he just wrapped up his third year putting together the program’s first 20-win season in Division 1. “Grant Leonard has done an
Jacksonville elevates Pierce to Associate Head Basketball Coach
The Jacksonville Dolphins have announced a promotion for assistant coach Troy Pierce. Tuesday, the Dolphins promoted Pierce to associate head coach effective immediately. Pierce is entering his fourth season with the Dolphins after joining the program in 2022. “This promotion is a testament to Troy Pierce‘s dedication, leadership and impact on our program,” head coach Jordan Mincy said. “His
Comer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Dolphins have officially announced the hiring of former FGCU standout and Stetson assistant coach Brett Comer. Comer joins the Dolphins as an assistant coach and will help to round out the JU coaching staff after the departure of associate head coach Michael Fly. The former FGCU star joined Stetson in 2022 and helped see
OFFICIAL: Doug Davenport named Head Basketball Coach at Bellarmine
Bellarmine University athletics director Scott Wiegandt today announced that men’s basketball assistant coach Doug Davenport has been named the 12th head coach in program history. “Doug has proven during his time at Bellarmine, both in four seasons as a player and in nine seasons as a coach, that he has the acumen to lead a program,” said Wiegandt. “We are
REPORT: Bellarmine’s Davenport to retire
According to a Jeff Goodman / Field of 68 report, Bellarmine head men’s basketball coach Scott Davenport intends to retire. Davenport has spent the past 20 seasons at Bellarmine, and oversaw their transition to D1 back in 2020. He has gone 426-197 (.684) during his tenure with the Knights. Doug Davenport, who was named as
Queens University of Charlotte’s Giles accepts NBA job; Tailor hired as Director of Advanced Scouting
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard has announced a coaching change as former Special Advisor to Head Coach and Director of Game Planning and Scouting, Stephen Giles has accepted a job with the Phoenix Suns as a Pro Personnel Analyst. Amit Tailor has been hired as the Director of Advanced Scouting for the
North Alabama’s Pujol receives contract extension
University of North Alabama Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Tony Pujol, adding two more years to his current contract to extend through 2026-27 with an option to extend beyond 2027. Pujol was hired at UNA on April 2, 2018 and has coached every game since North
Veteran High School Coach Bracco joins Stetson Basketball Staff
Scott Bracco has joined the Stetson basketball staff, bringing 25+ years of basketball experience with him. Bracco accomplished all one could desire while being a head coach at the high school level during his six stops. Bracco has coached at Sequoyah, East Forsyth, Lambert, South Gwinnett, Dunwoody and Mt. Zion, having a 491-219 overall record.
Leonard finalizes Basketball Staff at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is excited to round out the 2024-2025 coaching staff, as made official on Friday afternoon. The staff features three returning leaders and the addition of four new faces that bring an abundance of college and professional experience. “This staff is energetic, dynamic, and brings a wealth of coaching
Giles, Dixon added to Queens University of Charlotte Basketball Staff
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is thrilled to welcome Stephen Giles and Damian Dixon to the coaching staff, as made official on Thursday afternoon. Giles will serve as the Special Advisor to the Head Coach and Director of Game Planning and Scouting while Dixon will serve as the Director of Player Development.
Gipson extended through 2027-28 at Austin Peay
After orchestrating the greatest turnaround in the Atlantic Sun Conference and in program history, while also leading the program to its first ASUN Conference Championship appearance, Austin Peay State University head basketball coach Corey Gipson has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, Austin Peay Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison announced Wednesday.