West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today the beginning of a national search for a new head men’s basketball coach. In his statement, he thanks interim head coach Josh Eilert and his staff for their “leadership and professionalism.” While never directly addressing Eilert’s future, Baker did say that he “met with Coach Eilert, the coaching staff and the team
Self Signs Amended Lifetime Contract at Kansas
Naismith Hall of Fame member Bill Self, one of just nine coaches all-time with 700-plus wins and multiple national championships, has signed an amended contract with the University of Kansas, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced today. With 773 career wins, two national championships, 20 conference championships, 18 first-round NBA Draft picks at Kansas and
UCF promotes Witherspoon to Assistant Basketball Coach
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins announced the promotion of Ben Witherspoon to assistant coach, following the NCAA’s coaching limit increase. “We’re happy to announce Ben’s promotion to assistant coach,” said head coach Johnny Dawkins. “He has worked extremely hard and has made a big impact in the film room and in our on-court
Tang inks new 7-yr deal at K-State
Jerome Tang has inked a new 7-year contract at Kansas State. Here is a PDF of the employment agreement. The official press release from K-State is below: After a record-setting first season, head coach Jerome Tang has agreed to new 7-year contract through the 2029-30 season to continue his leadership of the Kansas State men’s basketball program,
Jesperson hired as Director of Player Development and Assistant Basketball Coach at Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma head men’s basketball coach Porter Moser announced the addition of Paul Jesperson as director of player development and assistant coach. Jesperson joins the Sooners after three seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, serving as player development coach for two seasons from 2021-23 and assistant video coordinator during the 2020-21 campaign. “Paul brings a wealth of
TCU Basketball Staff Update
TCU head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon announced promotions to the men’s basketball staff. Michael Rice will be Assistant Coach/Scouting and Analytics and Corey Santee will assume the title of Assistant Coach/Player Development. From Rumson, N.J., Rice is in his fourth season on the men’s basketball staff. He served as a graduate assistant during the 2020-22 seasons and was Coordinator of Video
Texas Basketball Staff Update
Texas Head Men’s Basketball Coach Rodney Terry announced several additions and internal promotions to complete his staff for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Cory Schlesinger has been tabbed Assistant Coach, Director of Basketball Health and Performance, while Byron Jones was named Assistant Coach. Nick Matson will serve as the Men’s Basketball Director of Operations. Cory Schlesinger brings 14 years of sports performance coaching experience to
Oklahoma State Basketball Staff Update
Head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton has reshaped his staff for the 2023-24 season with a series of moves designed to take Oklahoma State’s player development program to the next level. Terrence Rencher will assume the new title of Associate Head Coach, Scott Sutton and James Barrett have both been elevated from support staff to Assistant Coach, and Nelson Hernandez is the
Doc Sadler joins Kansas Basketball Staff
Doc Sadler has returned to the Kansas men’s basketball program as an analyst, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Sadler comes to Kansas after being on the staff at Oklahoma for the 2022-23 season where he was a special advisor to the head coach. Sadler served as director of basketball operations at Kansas for
Miskelly named Men’s Basketball Director of Video and Analytics at K-State
Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang filled out the last full-time position on his coaching staff on Monday afternoon (July 31) with the hiring of Franklin Miskelly as Director of Video and Analytics. Miskelly arrives at K-State after a two-year stint (2021-23) as a graduate assistant at Mississippi State for head coaches Ben Howland and Chris Jans, helping the Bulldogs win 39 games
Buffington named Men’s Basketball GM at Texas Tech
Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland has officially announced the hiring of Kellen Buffington who will work as the program’s General Manager. Buffington is one of the most respected grassroots basketball organizers in the country and arrives at Texas Tech after founding and operating TheTB5Reports in Dallas. The organization hosted amateur basketball events for the
Former Texas Tech, Houston Head Coach James Dickey joins West Virginia Basketball Staff
James Dickey, who has more than 30 years of Division I coaching experience, including 14 years as a head coach, has been named Senior Advisor of Men’s Basketball, WVU interim head men’s basketball coach Josh Eilert announced today. “I am thrilled to be able to add coach Dickey to our men’s basketball staff,” Eilert said. “His experience and