Florida International has parted ways with head basketball coach Jeremy Ballard according to a Jon Rothstein report. Ballard had spent the past eight seasons at FIU, where he went 113-141 (.445). This year, the Panthers went 15-17 (8-12 CUSA) and were ko’d in the first round of the conference tournament by Missouri State last night.
Washington Wizards’ Anthony Gill Named Chief Men’s Basketball Advisor at Liberty
Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill has been named the Chief Basketball Advisor for the Liberty men’s basketball program. “We’re incredibly excited to announce Anthony Gill in a newly-created role for our program. The Chief Basketball Advisor will serve as a special advisor to the head coach and the Liberty Men’s Basketball program, bringing a wealth
Bone joins MTSU Basketball Staff
Joshua Bone, a Tennessee native with years of collegiate playing and coaching experience, has joined the Middle Tennessee men’s basketball staff as the Coordinator of Player Development, head coach Nick McDevitt announced Tuesday. “I’m truly honored to join the MTSU basketball program and work alongside Coach McDevitt and the rest of this dedicated staff,” said Bone. “This
Former Eastern Illinois Head MBB Coach Jay Spoonhour joins Missouri State WBB Staff
Missouri State women’s basketball head coach Beth Cunningham announced today the addition of assistant coach Jay Spoonhour to the Lady Bear coaching staff. Spoonhour, the son of Missouri State coaching legend Charlie Spoonhour, spent the last year serving as the assistant athletics development director and the primary support liaison for external NIL stakeholders at MSU. A veteran coach with
Panola promotes Rollinson to Head Basketball Coach after Kuligoski dearts for Assistant job at Sam Houston State
Panola College has announced Robert Rollinson as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team. Rollinson served as assistant coach during the Ponies’ historic 2024-25 season, which saw the team capture the Region XIV Athletic Conference Championship and make a Final Four appearance at the NJCAA National Tournament. “I’m incredibly honored to lead the
Harris named Assistant Coach / Director of NIL & Program Operations at MTSU
Ahead of the 2025-26 Middle Tennessee men’s basketball season, Adell Harris has joined the Blue Raiders as the Assistant Coach – Director of NIL & Program Operations, announced by head coach Nick McDevitt. In her role, Harris works closely with McDevitt and his staff to execute the program’s NIL vision, design systems that maximize MTSU’s resources
Contract details for UTEP Head Basketball Coach Joe Golding’s new deal
Through an open records request, KTSM in El Paso was able to obtain the details of the new contract that UTEP head coach Joe Golding signed last month. Here’s a summary of the contract and associated incentives: Contract Overview Performance Incentives Incentive Bonus Amount CUSA Regular Season Championship 1 month base salary CUSA Regular Season
Sam Houston State adds Thorpe to Basketball Staff
Sam Houston head coach Chris Mudge has announced the hiring of a new assistant coach to join his staff for the 2025-26 season. Veteran coach Angres Thorpe is coming to Huntsville after spending the past two seasons at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This past season, the Cougars won the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament to advance to the
Golding inks contract extension through 2027-28 season at UTEP
The U.T. System Board of Regents has approved a contract extension for UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding, Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced. The upcoming 2025-26 season represents the final year of Golding’s original five-year contract. The extension keeps him entrenched as the Miners’ head man for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 campaigns, when UTEP Basketball
Laing named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Kentucky
WKU men’s basketball has announced the hiring of Nate Laing as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Laing joins the staff at WKU after serving two seasons as an assistant at Portland State. “Nate is going to help WKU succeed in so many ways,” head coach Hank Plona said. “He’s a hard-working young coach with a special
Liberty extends McKay through 2030-31
Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a contract extension through the 2030-31 season. McKay is the winningest coach in program history and has helped usher the Flames into the Conference USA era over the last two seasons. The 2024-25 season has seen McKay and Liberty post a 23-6 overall record
Jacksonville State Assistant Basketball Coach Tommy Wade retires
After eight seasons with the Jax State Men’s Basketball program, assistant coach Tommy Wade announced his retirement. Wade served as an assistant for head coach Ray Harper at Kentucky Wesleyan, Oklahoma City and finally Jacksonville State. “Tommy has played an important role in our program ever since he first stepped foot on campus,” said Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper,