Mercer head men’s basketball coach Ryan Ridder has made the final additions to his staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Joining the Bears are Associate Head Coach Woody Taylor, Assistant Coach Tysor Anderson, Assistant Coach Nashad Mackey, Strength & Conditioning Coach Shawn Moran and Graduate Assistants, Jordan Harbeck and Reese Sauerbrun. Woody Taylor – Associate Head CoachWoody
Longwood hires Donovan Williams as Assistant Basketball Coach
Longwood Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ronnie Thomas announced the addition of Donovan Williams to the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Williams brings more than a decade of coaching experience to Longwood in his second stint with the Lancers, and he has helped guide teams to success both in the regular season and the postseason throughout his coaching career. “Donovan
Ridder extended through 2030-31 season at Mercer
Story Courtesy: Todd Anderson, Mercer Athletics Athletics department officials from Mercer University announced that men’s basketball head coach Ryan Ridder has agreed to a contract extension to lead the Bears through the 2030-31 season. “I want to thank President Penny Elkins, Athletics Director Jim Cole and the entire Mercer University community for the opportunity to continue to lead the
Piskin named Director of Basketball Operations at Longwood
Longwood Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ronnie Thomas announced the addition of Connor Piskin to the men’s basketball staff. Piskin joins the Lancers as the Director of Basketball Operations. “Connor embodies one of the core pillars of our program—humility—every single day,” Thomas said. “He is genuinely service-focused and approaches his work with a selfless mindset that puts the success of others first.
Louis promoted to Men’s Basketball Recruiting Coordinator at Charleston Southern
Monday, the Charleston Southern men’s basketball program and head coach Saah Nimley announced the elevation of Assistant Coach Nate Louis to Recruiting Coordinator. Louis has been part of the Buccaneer basketball program for the past eight seasons, serving as a player from 2018-20, Video Coordinator in 2020-21, Director of Basketball Operations in 2021-22, and Assistant Coach since 2022. During
Everett named Assistant Basketball Coach at Charleston Southern
The Charleston Southern men’s basketball program and head coach Saah Nimley announced the addition of assistant coach Colton Everett. Everett returns to the Charleston Southern University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach after spending the 2021-26 seasons as an assistant coach at both Ohio Dominican University and Malone University. At Ohio Dominican, Everett helped guide the
Ruiz named Assistant Basketball Coach at High Point
Jorge Ruiz has departed the staff at Weber State and has been named as an assistant at High Point. No official statement yet from HPU, but the Standard-Examiner has reported the move. Ruiz spent the past eight seasons at Weber State, beginning as the program’s Video Coordinator before being promoted to Director of Basketball Operations.
D’Angelo named Assistant Basketball Coach at USC Upstate
As preseason training has commenced, Upstate Men’s Basketball have continued to build the pieces ahead of the 2025-26 season with Head Coach Marty Richter announcing Jon D’Angelo as part of the staff as the assistant coach. “I’m excited for Jon to join our program, ” Head Coach Marty Richter also mentioned, “Jon’s experience coaching at various levels will be valuable
Schaffner added to Presbyterian Basketball Coaching Staff
Presbyterian Blue Hose head men’s basketball coach Quinton Ferrell announced the addition of Jack Schaffner to the coaching staff. Schaffner will be the men’s basketball program’s strength and conditioning coach and the director of basketball operations. “Jack Schaffner comes to our program with a tremendous pedigree and experience,” Ferrell said. “I’m very excited for the program and
Crist named Director of Basketball Operations at Winthrop
Winthrop men’s basketball head coach Mark Prosser has announced the hiring of Sid Crist as the Director of Basketball Operations. Crist spent five years with the University of Pikeville, an NAIA institution, as both a graduate assistant and an assistant coach. “We are so excited to welcome Sid to our program,” said Prosser. “He has a wealth
Hollis Joins Gardner-Webb as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Gardner-Webb has added Mitch Hollis as an assistant basketball coach. Hollis has been on the staff at D2 Oklahoma Baptist since 2022, and was an assistant at D2 Young Harris College before that. Prior to his time at YHC, Hollis served as video coordinator at Gardner-Webb. There has not been an official press release, but GWU
Kraus added to High Point Men’s Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy Kadie Snipes, High Point Athletics Tannor Kraus joined the High Point men’s basketball staff in June of 2025 as announced by head coach Flynn Clayman. Kraus spent the past two seasons at Big South foe Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. While with the Runnin’ Bulldogs, GWU posted a winning record during the 2023-24