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
Wright promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Providence
Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kim English announced today (July 30) the promotion of Corey Wright to assistant coach. Wright came to Providence College in 2023 to work as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball staff. “Corey has proved to be a valuable member of our staff over the last 16 months,” Head Coach Kim English said.
Palumbo promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Providence
Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kim English announced the promotion of Matt Palumbo to assistant coach. Palumbo spent the last year at Providence as the special assistant to the head coach prior to working under English for two years at George Mason. “Matt is very deserving of this promotion,” Head Coach Kim English said. “He is one of the most
Villanova adds Jamie Young as Assistant Basketball Coach
Villanova today announced the hiring of Jamie Young as an assistant coach on its Men’s Basketball staff. Young brings 24 years of coaching experience to the Wildcats, including stints with the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers and most recently as an assistant coach at Le Moyne College. “Jamie is an outstanding addition to our coaching staff,”
Youncofski named Director of Basketball Operations at St. John’s
The St. John’s men’s basketball program welcomes Greg Youncofski who will serve as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations. A native of Middletown, N.J., Youncofski joins Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino‘s staff with over a decade of Division I experience that includes stops at Loyola Marymount, UCLA, Cincinnati and Kansas. Youncofski arrived in Queens after
Zeigler named Assistant Basketball Coach at Creighton
Trey Zeigler is returning to The Hilltop as an assistant coach with the Creighton men’s basketball program, head coach Greg McDermott announced. Zeigler (ZIG-ler) spent the 2022-23 season as a graduate manager with the Bluejays, during which time Creighton won 24 games and reached the Elite Eight. He played in integral part of player development of All-BIG
OFFICIAL: Lavall Jordan added to DePaul Basketball Staff
This one has been out there for a few weeks – it’s finally been made official. Former Butler head coach Lavall Jordan has been added to new head coach Chris Holtmann’s staff at DePaul. Here’s the release: DePaul men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann has tabbed former Butler and Milwaukee head coach, Lavall Jordan, to