Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz has tabbed 28-year collegiate coaching veteran Lou Gudino as his newest assistant coach. Gudino has served the past three years as the associate head coach at Ball State after holding similar titles at Wichita State, New Mexico State and Indiana State. “I’ve known Lou for many years. He is one of the most
Sampson signs 4-yr contract extension at Houston
Following one of the greatest seasons in Houston Men’s Basketball history, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson has signed a four-year contract extension that will keep him at the head of the Cougars’ bench through the 2028-29 season, Vice President for Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Wednesday. Under Sampson’s leadership, the 2024-25 Cougars enjoyed a season which will be long
Kansas Great Jacque Vaughn Named Jayhawks Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Kansas great Jacque Vaughn, a former All-American, whose No. 11 jersey hangs in the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse, is returning to Lawrence as an assistant coach for his alma mater, coach Bill Self announced today. Vaughn, who served as an NBA head coach for five-plus seasons with the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets, is the first-ever former
McCasland inks 6-yr contract extension at Texas Tech
Story Courtesy Wes Bloomquist, Texas Tech Athletics Texas Tech and head men’s basketball coach Grant McCasland have agreed on a six-year contract extension that has him leading the Red Raiders through the 2030-31 season and making him one of the highest-paid college basketball coaches in the nation. Through two seasons, McCasland has led Tech to a 51-20
Driscoll added to K-State Basketball Staff as Director of Video and Analytics
Chase Driscoll, an assistant coach at North Florida the past four years, has been hired as the Director of Video and Analytics by head coach Jerome Tang. Driscoll, who started his new job on Tuesday, is the second hire made by Tang this offseason following the arrival of new assistant coach Bill Peterson on April 29. “I’m fired
Ekanem named Assistant Basketball Coach at Houston
Veteran coach Mike Ekanem has joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program as an assistant coach, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced. Ekanem’s hiring is pending approval by the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Ekanem – whose last name is pronounced E-Con-Em – joined the Cougars after serving as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State
Long-time Kansas Assistant Norm Roberts announces retirement
Kansas men’s basketball assistant coach Norm Roberts, a member of the Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame, announced his retirement Monday following 14 seasons at Kansas and 37 years in the basketball coaching ranks. In his time at Kansas, the Jayhawks won seven Big 12 regular-season titles, three Big 12 Tournament championships and have advanced to the
Randle named Assistant Basketball Coach at West Virginia
West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge has announced the hiring of Mike Randle as an assistant coach. Randle, a native of Houston, spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at North Texas. Randle has 11 years of coaching experience. “Mike is one of the best up and coming young coaches in America,” Hodge
Herl added to West Virginia Basketball Staff
West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge has announced the hiring of Jase Herl as an assistant coach. Herl, a native of Goodland, Kansas, spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at North Texas. Herl has 15 years of coaching experience, including a period as the interim head coach at Colorado State. “Jase is
Utah adds Schiller to Men’s Basketball Staff
Utah head men’s basketball coach Alex Jensen taps into his vast network and named Martin Schiller as an assistant coach on Friday. “I’m excited to have Martin join our staff here in Salt Lake City,” said Jensen. “Martin has a great basketball mind having coached at various levels of the game both in the US and internationally.
Daniels named Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah
Utah head men’s basketball coach Alex Jensen announced another addition to his coaching staff with the hiring of Salt Lake City native, Eric Daniels. “I couldn’t be happier to have Eric join our staff,” Jensen said. “Eric has deep ties to the Runnin’ Utes. He’s a great player development coach and has been successful at every stop
Evans named Men’s Basketball GM at Cincinnati
Oklahoma City Thunder scout Corey Evans has been named as the first-ever men’s basketball general manager at Cincinnati. Here’s the official release from UC announcing the move: Cincinnati men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller has announced Corey Evans as its general manager, the first-such position in program history. Evans comes to Clifton by way of the Oklahoma City