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
North Dakota Dirt…
I can confirm that Nate Kaeding will be named as the Director of Basketball Operations at the University of North Dakota. Kaeding has most recently served as the associate head coach at NCAA DII University of Sioux Falls. The North Dakota native also worked as an assistant at Southwest Minnesota State University. An official announcement
Men’s Basketball Staff Changes at Idaho State
Idaho State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Evans has announced changes to his coaching staff. Evans hired Kyle Taylor to serve as the Associate Head Coach and CJ Killin as an assistant coach. Evans has also promoted Tim Walsh to Assistant Head Coach. Taylor comes to Pocatello after two seasons at Utah State. Prior to
Portland State adds new Assistant Basketball Coach
Portland State Head Basketball Coach Barret Peery has added Zach Payne to his staff as an assistant coach for the 2018-19 season. Payne comes to Portland State after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Western Oregon. He had recently been elevated to the role of Associate Head Coach at WOU. Payne
Wes Pifer Elevated to Associate Head Coach at Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona University men’s basketball head coach Jack Murphy announced on Thursday that assistant coach Wes Pifer has been promoted to associate head coach for the Lumberjacks. “I am excited to announce that Wes Pifer is being named associate head coach,” Murphy said. “Wes is a diligent worker, has outstanding relationships with our current student-athletes
OFFICIAL: Burcar Added to Northern Arizona Basketball Staff
The Northern Arizona men’s basketball team has named Shane Burcar as assistant coach, NAU head coach Jack Murphy officially announced on Tuesday. “I am excited to bring Shane Burcar to our staff,” Murphy said. “He has built a great tradition at Mesa High School and has been one of the most respected high school coaches
REPORT: Jack Murphy safe at Northern Arizona
According to a report by the Arizona Daily Sun, Jack Murphy will remain as the head coach at Northern Arizona. There had been a ton of speculation here, especially since new AD Mike Marlow took over in mid-January, and the Lumberjacks suffered through a 5-27 season – their second five win season in three years.