University of Idaho head men’s basketball coach Alex Pribble officially announced the hiring of Adam Ellis as assistant coach. Ellis joins the Idaho men’s basketball staff after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at Cal-State San Marcos. During his tenure, Ellis was part of a CCAA tournament championship, the first NCAA tournament win in
Laing named Assistant Basketball Coach at Portland State
Portland State Basketball Coach Jase Coburn has announced the hiring of Nate Laing as a new assistant coach to the Viking program. “Nate is a real basketball guy. He had a father who was a coach, he played Division I basketball and he has transitioned quickly to be a top assistant coach,” said Coburn. Laing comes to PSU after
Russo named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Arizona
NAU Basketball and Head Coach Shane Burcar announced Tim Russo as the newest assistant coach for the Lumberjacks ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. “We are excited to add Tim to our staff and welcome him to Flagstaff. Coming from a program like UCONN gives him instant credibility and his drive to do what it takes to learn and
Portland State elevates Dunn to Associate Head Coach
Portland State Men’s Basketball has promoted Assistant Coach Matt Dunn to the role of Associate Head Coach. Viking Head Coach Jase Coburn made the announcement that Dunn, his top assistant, has been elevated to the AHC title. Dunn begins his third year in the Viking program and has been in collegiate coaching for 15 seasons. Dunn has worked primarily with the
Idaho State Basketball Staff Update
Idaho State men’s basketball Head Coach, Ryan Looney announced three coaching changes and finalized his coaching staff for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Joe White has been elevated to Associate Head Coach for the 2023-24 season. Entering his fifth year on the ISU sidelines, White has been a centerpiece alongside Looney since his hiring in 2019. “Joe White has worked
White elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Idaho State
Idaho State has elevated Joe White to Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach. ISU tweeted the following announcement: White’s complete BIO from ISU: Joe White is headed into his first year as Associate Head Coach, and fifth year as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Idaho State men’s basketball. White was hired by Ryan Looney in 2019. Since
Johnson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Arizona
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and head coach Shane Burcar announced Ben Johnson as the Men’s Basketball newest assistant coach in Flagstaff. “I would like to thank Head Coach Shane Burcar for this incredible opportunity. I appreciate him taking a chance on me,” Johnson said. “I’m excited to start working with the coaching staff, players & administration, to help them
Montana State Basketball Staff Update
Montana State head men’s basketball coach Matt Logie rounded out his first Bobcat coaching staff on Tuesday, announcing the hiring of three veteran coaches. University of Montana assistant coach Zach Payne, San Diego State staff member Sam Scholl, and Point Loma assistant Julius Smith each join Logie’s first staff. Each brings experience in all levels
Northern Colorado, Smiley agree to new 5-year contact
The University of Northern Colorado and head men’s basketball coach Steve Smiley have agreed to a new contract that will keep him at the helm through the 2026-227. The new five-year agreement became official today upon approval at the Board of Trustees meeting. “I am honored by the faith President Feinstein and Director of Athletics Darren Dunn
Parenti named Director of Player Development and Recruiting Coordinator at Portland State
Camden Parenti returns to the Portland State Basketball Program this season as the team’s Director of Player Development and Recruiting Coordinator. Parenti spent four years as a team manager for the Vikings from 2017-21 while a student at Portland State. He earned a degree in Business Marketing from PSU in 2021. “We are very excited to have
Upshur elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Portland State
Portland State Men’s Basketball Coach Jase Coburn has announced that Director of Player Development Quinton Upshur has moved into a full-time assistant coach role with the Vikings. Upshur has worked at Portland State for the past year as an Academic Advisor and Basketball Program Director of Player Development. He will now have full on-court responsibilities as a Vikings Assistant Coach
Sacramento State Hall-of-Famer Leath named Assistant Coach at his Alma Mater
Loren Leath, a member of the Sacramento State Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame, is returning to campus to serve as assistant men’s basketball coach, it was announced today by first-year head coach David Patrick. Leath becomes the third assistant hired by Patrick, as he joins associate head coach Michael Czepil and assistant Hays Myers on Sacramento State’s staff. No stranger to