Butler head coach Ronald Nored has hired veteran assistant Kotie Kimble as a member of his initial Bulldog coaching staff. Kimble arrives with more than 20 years of experience, most recently helping Furman to the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Miami (Fla.) to the 2023 Final Four. “I’m really excited to welcome Kotie and his family to
Youncofski named Assistant Basketball Coach at Xavier
Story Courtesy: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier University head coach Richard Pitino has hired Greg Youncofski as an assistant coach to complete his staff heading into the 2026-27 season. Youncofski, who spent the last two seasons on the St. John’s staff under Rick Pitino, was elevated to the position of assistant coach during the 2025-26 season after joining
Stockwell, Grant join Providence Basketball Staff
Providence College men’s basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson announced today (April 10) the hiring of Martin Stockwell and Jacqueline Grant to his staff. Stockwell and Grant both worked with Hodgson last season at the University of South Florida. Stockwell and Grant join Tee Butters (associate head coach/general manager), Jamie Quarles (assistant coach), Derek Rongstad (assistant coach), Logan Ingram (assistant coach), Alex Harris (assistant coach) and Tyler Pacheco, (director
Frederick named Men’s Basketball Chief of Staff at Butler
Story courtesy: John Dedman, Butler Athletics Butler men’s basketball head coach Ronald Nored has hired Matt Frederick as the program’s Chief of Staff. “I’ve known Matt for a long time and his skillset is ideal for this position within our program,” said Nored, who was hired at Butler last month. “The college basketball industry has
Ballard added to Marquette Basketball Staff
Marquette men’s basketball head coach Shaka Smart announced the hiring of Jeremy Ballard as an assistant coach. Ballard most recently served as the head coach at Florida International University (FIU) for eight seasons, where he became the winningest coach in school history and was just the second program mentor to surpass 100 career victories. Ballard joins the Marquette staff
Kampen named Assistant Basketball Coach at Butler
Story Courtesy John Dedman, Butler Athletics Emerson Kampen, a 2013 Butler graduate who previously spent nine years on the Bulldogs coaching staff, has returned to the program as an assistant coach. Kampen and new head coach Ronald Nored (along with current Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker) were teammates at Butler, members of
Jalen Courtney-Williams named Assistant Basketball Coach at Butler
Jalen Courtney-Williams, whose most recent coaching stops have been at LSU and Creighton, has joined Ron Nored’s Butler staff as an assistant coach. Courtney-Williams spent two seasons at LSU under coach Matt McMahon following three seasons of BIG EAST experience at Creighton. His 11-year coaching career also includes serving on staffs at McNeese State and Mississippi
Hernandez named Men’s Basketball General Manager at Seton Hall
Seton Hall men’s basketball has announced the hiring of Nelson Hernandez as the program’s general manager. Hernandez is a Brooklyn native who brings over a decade and a half of experience to the program. “We are thrilled to welcome Nelson Hernandez to Seton Hall,” said Director of Athletics Bryan Felt. “Nelson brings a forward-thinking approach, with deep relationships across the basketball
Hodgson adds six to Providence Basketball Staff
Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson announced today (April 6) the hiring of six members of his staff. All six hires worked with Hodgson last season at the University of South Florida. Tee Butters (associate head coach/general manager), Jamie Quarles (assistant coach), Derek Rongstad (assistant coach), Logan Ingram (assistant coach), and Alex Harris (assistant coach)
Bollier, Diebler retained on Butler Basketball Staff
General manager Tony Bollier and assistant coach Jon Diebler will continue to be part of the Butler Basketball program moving forward, working alongside new head coach Ronald Nored. Bollier, who was hired by Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker in 2024, will continue in the general manager role in addition to transitioning from the program’s director of
Pitino signs contract extension at St. John’s
St. John’s has announced that Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him in Queens through the end of the decade. Pitino, who was originally hired in March 2023 on a six-year deal, has reportedly received a one-year extension through the 2029-30 season, along with a raise
Nored named Head Basketball Coach at Butler
Ronald Nored, who has built an extensive coaching résumé in the NBA for more than a decade, has been hired as the head coach of the men’s basketball program at his alma mater Butler University. Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker made the announcement Wednesday, March 25. Nored will be re-introduced to