Shantay Legans, a coaching veteran of eight years on the Eastern Washington University men’s basketball coaching staff, is taking over as head coach in the wake of the departure of Jim Hayford to Seattle University on Wednesday (March 29). Legans will be officially introduced at a media conference on Thursday (March 30) at noon at
BREAKING: Portland State Fires Head Basketball Coach Tyler Geving
Portland State University announced Wednesday that Head Basketball Tyler Geving will not return for the 2017-18 season. Geving, the Vikings’ Head Coach for the past eight seasons, had two years remaining on his current contract. “I want to thank Coach Geving and his staff for their contributions to the development of our men’s basketball program,
Andy Johnson Added to Southern Utah Basketball Staff
Southern Utah University head men’s basketball coach Todd Simon has announced the addition of Andy Johnson to the Thunderbird coaching staff. “We could not be more excited to add coach Johnson to our staff. He is a selfless blue collar worker that has proven to be an excellent role model and teacher for his players,”
Chris Skinkis Joins Portland State Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Portland State Basketball Coach Tyler Geving has named Chris Skinkis as a new assistant coach on the Viking staff. Skinkis has spent 10 seasons in collegiate coaching at the Division I, Division II and junior college levels. Skinkis comes to PSU after two seasons as an assistant coach at North Carolina Central. He also has
DeCuire Elevates Stewart to Assistant Coach at Montana
Take yourself back to the late ’80s, to a gym at Mercer Island High School in Washington, and imagine a young hoops star (and freshman football quarterback) for the Islanders named Travis DeCuire, taking a Saturday morning to help coach local elementary school kids in the “Little Dribblers” program. In walks an elementary school player
OFFICIAL: Days Named Assistant Coach at Southern Utah
Following up on a rumor that we posted earlier this week… Southern Utah University head basketball coach Todd Simon has announced the addition of Patrice Days to the Thunderbird coaching staff. “We are very excited to have coach Days join the staff,” Simon said. “His passion, enthusiasm and work ethic will be tremendous assets to
Wardenburg Joins Southern Utah Men’s Basketball Staff
Southern Utah University men’s basketball coach Todd Simon has announced the addition of assistant coach John Wardenburg to the Thunderbird staff. “John brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and experience to the program,” SUU head basketball coach Todd Simon said about Wardenburg. “He is tremendously respected in the Utah basketball community and beyond. Our student
BREAKING: Jeff Linder Named Head Coach Northern Colorado
Jeff Linder has been named the 19th head coach of the Northern Colorado men’s basketball program announced Sunday by Director of Athletics Darren Dunn and University President Kay Norton. A press conference to formally introduce Linder is scheduled for Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the Champions Room of Butler-Hancock Athletic Center. Fans are welcome and encouraged to
B.J. Hill’s Contract Terminated at Northern Colorado
The University of Northern Colorado announced today that the contract for head men’s basketball coach B.J. Hill has been terminated. “Athletic Director Darren Dunn and I are committed to ensuring the integrity of the men’s basketball program,” UNC President Kay Norton said. “In light of that commitment, and in the best interests of the program moving forward,
OFFICIAL: Todd Simon Named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Utah
Current University of Nevada Las Vegas interim head coach, Todd Simon, was hired Tuesday as the new men’s basketball head coach at Southern Utah University. Athletic Director Jason Butikofer made the official announcement to the men’s basketball team Tuesday night. “As we entered this process, we were focused on identifying a leader that could elevate
BREAKING: Southern Utah Head Basketball Coach Nick Robinson Relieved of Coaching Duties
Southern Utah University men’s basketball head coach Nick Robinson was relieved of his duties, effective immediately, announced Director of Athletics Jason Butikofer. “I met with Nick earlier today and after discussing the direction of the program, I communicated the decision to move toward a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Butikofer. “Nick
Idaho Dirt…
There has been some movement on the Idaho staff following the resignation of assistant coach Joe Ford back in October. I have heard that administrative staffer Zac Claus has been promoted to assistant coach, and Tim Marrion has been hired as the new Director of Player Development. Claus, who joined the Vandals staff this past