William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach Kevin Willard today announced his 2025-26 Villanova coaching staff. It includes six members of the group that led Maryland to 27 victories and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2024-25 along with a Villanova veteran who has served two stints with the Wildcats. Joining the Villanova staff from Maryland
Richardson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Xavier
Story Courtesy: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier University men’s basketball head coach Richard Pitino announced today he has hired Kareem Richardson as an Assistant Coach. Richardson spent the past three seasons at North Carolina State under Kevin Keatts. Richardson is no stranger to Xavier, having spent the 2011-12 season under Chris Mack, helping lead XU to the 2012 NCAA Sweet
Nardi added to UConn Basketball staff
The UConn men’s basketball team and head coach Dan Hurley have announced the addition of Mike Nardi to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Nardi comes to Storrs after a decade on the coaching staff at his alma mater Villanova, most recently serving as the program’s interim head coach after seven years as an assistant. Nardi’s addition is pending the completion
OFFICIAL: Huss Appointed Associate Head Coach and Head Coach in Waiting For Men’s Basketball at Creighton
Following up on reports from earlier today. Alan Huss’s return to Creighton is now official. Here’s the statement announcing the move from Creighton: Creighton University has appointed Alan Huss as associate head coach and head coach in waiting for men’s basketball. Huss most recently served as the men’s basketball head coach at High Point University.
Xavier Basketball Staff Update
Story Courtesy Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier University Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino announced the completion of his basketball staff, including six members of his New Mexico staff that led the Lobos to Mountain West Conference Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances each of the past two seasons. The new Xavier staff that comes
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Kevin Willard named Head Basketball Coach at Villanova
Here’s the official press release from Villanova on the hiring of Kevin Willard as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach: Kevin Willard, who has posted 335 victories across 17 seasons as a head coach and led teams to seven NCAA Tournaments, has been named the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Villanova
WORST KEPT SECRET EVER: Kevin Willard is officially headed to Villanova
Maryland’s Kevin Willard has accepted Villanova’s head coaching job, ending over a week of speculation. This was first confirmed by Inside Maryland Sports. An official announcement could come as early as today. Willard led Maryland to one of its best seasons in two decades, finishing 27-9 and reaching the Sweet 16. In three seasons at
OFFICIAL: Richard Pitino named Head Basketball Coach at Xavier
Following up on last nights reports. Richard Pitino has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Xavier. Here’s the official statement from Xavier: Xavier University Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced tonight that Richard Pitino will be the new Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Pitino has been the head coach at the
REPORT: Richard Pitino to Xavier
According to a Jon Rothstein report, New Mexico’s Richard Pitino will become the next head basketball coach at Xavier. He would replace Sean Miller who departed for Texas on Sunday. More on this move as it continues to develop…
Villanova issues statement on Neptune dismissal
Villanova University announced today that it is making a leadership change in its Men’s Basketball program effective immediately. Kyle Neptune will no longer serve as the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach after three seasons at the helm. A national search for the next leader of Villanova Men’s Basketball will begin immediately. Assistant Coach Mike Nardi will serve as Interim
REPORT: Neptune out at Villanova
Villanova has fired men’s basketball coach Kyle Neptune after three seasons, marking the end of a tenure without an NCAA tournament appearance. This was first reported by Villanova’s student newspaper, The Villanovan and later confirmed by ESPN. Neptune, who succeeded Hall of Famer Jay Wright in 2022, struggled to maintain Villanova’s strong basketball tradition, finishing
Connor McCaffery named Assistant Basketball Coach at Butler
Connor McCaffery, who most recently served on the Indiana Pacers staff after concluding his playing career at Iowa, has been hired as an assistant coach at Butler. McCaffery fills the role recently vacated by Greg Oden, who has decided to focus on his business interests outside of coaching. “Following a high-level playing career, Connor has had the