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
Creighton’s McDermott Announces Retirement; Huss to be Promoted to Head Coaching Role
Greg McDermott, the all-time winningest coach in Creighton men’s basketball history, announced today his decision to retire from his position as head coach of the Creighton men’s basketball program following the team’s final game in the College Basketball Crown tournament. At that time, Alan Huss, who returned to his alma mater last April as associate
OFFICIAL: Hodgson named Head Basketball Coach at Providence
Providence College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today (March 22) the appointment of Bryan Hodgson as the head men’s basketball coach at the College. Hodgson, who becomes the 17th head coach at Providence College, comes to Providence after spending the 2025-26 season as the head coach at the University of
Matta announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Butler
Butler University Men’s Basketball Coach Thad Matta announced this morning that he is retiring from coaching but will remain with the University as Special Assistant to the President and Athletic Director. A national search for a new head coach is underway. “After taking some time to reflect following the end of the season, I have decided
REPORT: St. John’s tabs Ostrom as Interim GM for Men’s Basketball
Tom Ostrom has been hired by St. John’s University as a consultant and interim general manager for the men’s basketball program, according to a report from the New York Post. Ostrom will help guide the program through the current recruiting period following the mid-January dismissal of former general manager Matt Abdelmassih after an investigation into
REPORT: Kim English out at Providence at end of season
According to a report from long-time, well respected Providence reporter Kevin McNamara, Kim English will not be retained at the conclusion of the Friars season. McNamara’s report states that “English has multiple years remaining on his contract with PC but the two sides will agree on a buyout of the deal. A search for English’s
Youncofski elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at St. John’s
Greg Youncofski was elevated to assistant coach on the St. John’s men’s basketball staff in 2026 after serving as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations since June 2024. Youncofski joined 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,
Former St. John’s General Manager Matt Abdelmassih issues statement
Matt Abdelmassih, who was released as the men’s basketball General Manager at St. John’s earlier this week, has released the following statement: Statement from Matt Abdelmassih I’m a proud St. John’s alum. Coming back to Queens wasn’t just a job for me. This place is part of my DNA, and I approached the role with
REPORT: St. John’s parts ways with Men’s Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih
According to multiple reports, including one from the New York Post, St. John’s has parted ways with Men’s Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih. Abdelmassih, who has served as the program’s general manager throughout Rick Pitino’s tenure, had been on leave since the Red Storm’s December 20 game at Kentucky. There had been no public comment