UAB head coach Andy Kennedy has received a contract extension through 2028-29, according to a tweet posted by the school’s men’s basketball Twitter: AL.com reports that the deal is worth $1 million per year and will increase by $100,000 each season for the length of the terms. Kennedy has gone 78-25 in three seasons at
John A. Smith joins New Mexico State Basketball Staff
John A. Smith has been named as an assistant basketball coach on Jason Hooten’s staff at New Mexico State. Smith tweeted the following earlier today: Smith, who most recently served as the head coach at Manor HS (TX), has had stops as a D1 assistant at the University of The Incarnate Word (2014-18), Texas A&M (2013-14),
Cross promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at UAB
UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced the promotion of Ryan Cross to Associate Head Coach on Monday. Cross is entering his fourth year on Kennedy’s staff in 2023-24 after serving as an assistant coach over the last three seasons. “Coach Cross has played a pivotal role in our success over the last three seasons.” Andy Kennedy added, “His ability
Shaw promoted to Assistant Coach at North Texas
Following two seasons on the UNT bench, Andre Shaw has been promoted to assistant coach, first-year head coach Ross Hodge announced Friday. “We are excited to announce the elevation of Andre Shaw to assistant coach,” Hodge said. “Andre has been an integral part of the last two championship teams and his influence is felt all through our program. He has tremendous
North Texas hires Randle as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
UNT men’s basketball head coach Ross Hodge hired former Southeastern Louisiana assistant coach Mike Randle on Thursday to be an on-floor assistant coach for the reigning 2023 NIT champion Mean Green. Randle joins Hodge’s staff after a successful season at Southeastern where he helped lead the Lions to an 18-14 overall record and a top-three finish in
Brooks-Sena named Director of Basketball Operations /Scouting at WKU
WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach announced the hiring of Isaiah “Zeke” Brooks-Sena to his staff. Brooks-Sena will serve the program as the Director of Operations/Scouting. “Zeke is a very bright and up-and-coming guy in our business,” said Lutz. “When I hired Zeke at Texas A&M Corpus-Christi, he was able to come in and make an
UAB alum Rob Williams joins Blazers Basketball Staff
UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced the hiring of former UAB player Rob Williams as the Blazers’ new assistant coach on Tuesday. Williams spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Denver. “Excited to have Rob back with Blazer Basketball!” Head Coach Andy Kennedy said, “Rob is a former Blazer basketball player
Indian Hills opens as Plona joins WKU staff
WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the hiring of longtime Indian Hills Community College head coach Hank Plona to his staff. Plona will join the Hilltoppers as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. “Hank is bringing an incredible amount of experience to our staff,” said Lutz on the hire. “He is the consummate
MacAllister named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Kentucky
On Monday, WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the hiring of Tim MacAllister as an assistant coach on his staff. “I’m very excited for what Tim is going to bring to our staff and program,” said Lutz on the hire. “I’ve known Tim for a very long time as we worked together at
Forte named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Texas
First year UNT men’s basketball head coach Ross Hodge on Monday announced the hiring of Phil Forte to his staff as an assistant coach for the 2023 National Invitation Tournament champion Mean Green. Forte, a Flower Mound, Texas, native and one of Oklahoma State’s all-time greats, joins North Texas after two seasons at Saint Louis as an
MTSU Basketball Staff Update
Middle Tennessee men’s basketball head coach Nick McDevitt on Friday announced the promotion of Logan Johnson to assistant coach and the hirings of Rashaad Richardson as Director of Operations and Brandon Buskey as strength and conditioning coach. Johnson moves into the assistant coach role after three seasons as the Blue Raiders’ director of operations. His previous experience includes a
Bopp promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at FIU
FIU men’s basketball head coach Jeremy Ballard announced the promotion of Jesse Bopp to associate head coach on Thursday. Bopp previously served as an assistant under Ballard for three seasons. He maintains his role as recruiting coordinator for the Blue and Gold. “I am thrilled to announce Jesse Bopp as Associate Head Coach,” Ballard said. “Coach
