Idaho State and associate head basketball coach Jared Phay have mutually agreed to part ways. Phay joined Ryan Looney’s new staff at ISU this past off season after a successful five year run as the head coach at the College of Southern Idaho (136-33). In a release, Bengals AD Pauline Thiros said that Phay and
Southern Utah’s Simon signs contract extension
Southern Utah University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Todd Simon has signed a contract extension to stay in Cedar City through the 2023-24 season. “My family and I are extremely happy to be a part of this community and it is truly an honor to be the head coach at Southern Utah,” Simon said. “I am
Northern Arizona Basketball Staff Update
The Northern Arizona University men’s basketball team has added assistant coach Justin McLean and director of basketball operations Andrew Ludwig to the staff, head coach Shane Burcar announced. “Justin and Andrew are perfect fits for our staff,” Burcar said. “Both bring a passion and commitment to all the little things that go into making a program successful. With the players we
Idaho adds Novsek as Assistant Basketball Coach
Idaho men’s basketball has bolstered its staff heading into next season, bringing in Doug Novsek as an assistant coach. “We are incredibly fortunate to add someone with the level of talent and wealth of experience that Doug will bring to our program,” said interim head coach Zac Claus. “He is a wonderful man that brings
Clayman promoted to Assistant Coach at Southern Utah
Head coach Todd Simon and the Thunderbird men’s basketball program has announced the promotion of Flynn Clayman to full time Assistant Coach ahead of the 2019-2020 campaign. Clayman has been with the program since August of 2017, serving as a Special Assistant for the Thunderbirds. “Flynn will do a great job in his new role,” Simon said. “He has
Idaho fires Don Verlin
University of Idaho men’s basketball head coach Don Verlin has been terminated for cause, Interim Director of Athletics Pete Isakson announced Friday. The decision was reached after consultation with university administration, including current university president Chuck Staben and incoming president C. Scott Green. Assistant coach Zac Claus has been named interim head coach of the Vandal men’s basketball program and will
Burcar Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Northern Arizona
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