Shane Burcar has been elevated to the position of interim head coach of the Northern Arizona University men’s basketball program for the 2019-20 season, by NAU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Marlow. Burcar’s promotion follows the news that Jack Murphy has accepted the associate head coach position at the University of Arizona. “We are
Dorian Green added to Northern Colorado Basketball Staff
University of Northern Colorado Men’s basketball head coach Jeff Linder has rounded out his staff for the 2019-20 season with what is a familiar name to many local fans. The Bears are proud to announce the addition of Dorian Green to the Bears basketball family. “I’m excited to join the coach Linder, the staff and
Russell joins Montana State Basketball staff
The Montana State men’s basketball final assistant coaching position was filled on Thursday, May 2, as head coach Danny Sprinkle announced Dan Russell will be joining the Bobcats’ staff. Russell has been the head coach of the Casper College program for the previous six seasons. The Casper, Wyoming, native led the Thunderbirds to one of
Idaho State Search Update
On campus interviews at Idaho State are underway in this Fogler led search. The names that I’ve heard surrounding this one are: Gus Argenal – Assistant Coach Nevada Jared Phay – Head Coach College of Southern Idaho Saul Phillips – Former Head Coach Ohio & North Dakota State A current DII Head Coach who won
Sprinkle Named Head Basketball Coach at Montana State
Cal State Fullerton assistant Danny Sprinkle has been named as the new head coach at Montana State. Sprinkle was a three-time All-Big Sky Conference selection as a player at Montana State (1996-2000). He has been on the Fullerton staff for the past six seasons, and has also worked at Cal State Northridge, and had a
BIG SKY DIRT: Search Updates at Idaho State & Montana State
School: Idaho State Former Head Coach: Bill Evans (not renewed 3/13) 2018-19 record: 11-19 (7-13 Big Sky) Overall record: 71-141 (7 seasons) Dirt: I have heard that Fogler Consulting will be running this search. Early names here are College of Southern Idaho head coach Jared Phay and South Alabama assistant Amorrow Morgan. Phay has been
Idaho State does not renew contact of Head Basketball Coach Bill Evans
Idaho State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Evans’ contract will not be renewed after it expires early in May. Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros made the announcement on Tuesday. Evans has been the head coach at Idaho State for the past seven seasons and tallied a 71-141 record and a 46-83 mark in Big
Fish not retained as Head Basketball Coach at Montana State
After a five-year run as the head coach of Montana State University men’s basketball, Brian Fish will be leaving the program, MSU Director of Athletics Leon Costello announced Sunday. Fish’s contract expires on June 30. As head coach, Fish’s record was 65-92. His 2018-19 squad finished 15-17, 11-9 in the Big Sky and tied for fourth place. “After a
Southern Utah’s Todd Simon Signs Extension Through 2021-22 Season
Southern Utah University men’s basketball head coach Todd Simon has signed an extension through the 2021-22 season the university and Athletic Director Debbie Corum announced. “Watching Todd work with this program, it is incredibly evident that he’s one of the best young coaches in the country and the success on the court speaks for itself
John Wardenburg Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Southern Utah
Southern Utah University head men’s basketball coach Todd Simon has announced the promotion of John Wardenburg to Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2018-19 season. Wardenburg has served on Simon’s staff both seasons in Cedar City as an Assistant Coach. He was hired in May of 2016. “Coach Wardenburg has been a tremendous leader for
Sommer Named Director of Basketball Operations at Portland State
Scott Sommer has joined the Portland State Vikings as the new director of basketball operations for the start of the 2018-19 season. He previously worked as the DOBO for Cal State Northridge men’s basketball from 2016-18. “We were fortunate to add Scott to our program. He came highly recommended by several of my coaching peers,” said
Coburn elevated to Associate Head Coach at Portland State
Portland State Head Coach Barret Peery has announced that top assistant Jase Coburn has been elevated to the title of Associate Head Coach. Coburn is beginning his sixth season on the Park Blocks with the Viking basketball program in his new role. “I’m extremely excited for Jase with this advanced role in our program. He