Wisconsin men’s basketball head coach Greg Gard announced a pair of changes to his coaching staff on Monday, sharing the resignation of Special Assistant to the Head Coach Kirk Penney and the addition of former Badger standout Brad Davison. Penney steps away from his basketball coaching role after spending two seasons on the Badgers bench. Davison returns to Madison
Seth Allen joins Maryland Basketball Staff as Graduate Assistant
Former Terp and Virginia Tech standout Seth Allen joined the Maryland men’s basketball staff as a graduate assistant in September 2025. Allen returned to College Park after serving the past season as an assistant coach at Barry University. “From early in our relationship, I repeatedly told Seth that while his gifts as a player were easy to recognize,
Wisconsin elevates Wilke to Men’s Basketball Operations Coordinator
Eli Wilke enters his first season as the operations coordinator for Wisconsin men’s basketball in 2025-26 after spending a year as a graduate manager for the program. A Beaver Dam native, Wilke plays a key role in the Badgers’ recruiting efforts, scouting, and day-to-day operations. In addition, he served as assistant camp director for the
VandeWettering promoted to Men’s Basketball General Manager at Wisconsin
Wisconsin men’s basketball head coach Greg Gard announced that chief of staff Marc VandeWettering has been promoted to the program’s general manager. In his new role, VandeWettering will collaborate with Gard on recruiting, roster management, player personnel and revenue sharing strategy, highlighting UW Athletics’ dedication to adapting to the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. VandeWettering will also continue to
Kevin Kruger named Assistant to the Head Coach at Illinois
Illinois Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood announced the addition of Kevin Kruger to the Fighting Illini staff as Assistant to the Head Coach. “When the opportunity arose to add a basketball mind and a person the caliber of Kevin Kruger to our staff, it was a no-brainer,” Underwood said. “Kevin is a proven winner who has worked tirelessly
Indiana Basketball Support Staff Update
Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries announced the hiring of eight support staff members ahead of the 2025-26 season. Mike Bargen | Special Assistant to the Head CoachA native of Lincoln, Neb., Bargen spent the previous 10 seasons as an associate head coach on the sidelines of the Bradley Braves under head coach Brian
Former UMES MBB Head Coach Jason Crafton lands role with Penn State WBB Program
Head women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger has aannounced the addition of Jason Crafton to her Lady Lions staff. Crafton will serve as the general manager as well as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program. He arrives in Happy Valley with an abundance of experience of over 20 years at various different levels in a variety of different
Nebraska Basketball Staff Update
University of Nebraska Men’s Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced a trio of staff changes, as Justin Moore has been promoted to Coordinator of Analytics while Braden Grant and Charlie Hoiberg will join the Husker staff as graduate managers for the 2025-26 season. Moore is beginning his fifth season in the Husker program, as he was a graduate manager for the last two years
Boykins named Assistant Basketball Coach at USC
USC Men’s Basketball has announced the addition of Earl Boykins to the coaching staff, Head Coach Eric Musselman announced. These two reunite after coaching together at Arkansas, along with Musselman coaching Boykins when he was an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic and the head coach for the Golden State Warriors. “We are so excited to welcome
Clark named Assistant Basketball Coach at Indiana
Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries announced the addition of assistant coach Rod Clark to his staff. “Rod is a great young coach that we are excited to have in Bloomington,” DeVries said. “The programs he has worked with have always been among the nation’s best on the defensive side of the ball. He is
Indiana adds Adams as Assistant Basketball Coach
Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries announced the addition of assistant coach Drew Adams to his staff on Wednesday. “Drew has been successful every place he has coached,” DeVries said. “He has deep recruiting ties to the state of Indiana and will work tirelessly to make sure we are able to put the best product
Kenny Johnson rejoins Indiana Basketball Staff
Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries announced the addition of assistant coach Kenny Johnson to his staff on Tuesday. “Kenny has been a difference maker on the recruiting trail throughout his entire career,” DeVries said. “He has been able to attract the highest levels of talent wherever he has been. His track record of putting players