McKendree University men’s basketball coach George Suggs has announced the addition of Peoria, Ill., native Hank Mathews as his new assistant coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “Hank brings a great passion for the game of basketball. He is a proven winner, both as a collegiate player and coach and understands what it takes to be successful,” Suggs said.
OFFICIAL: Watts named Interim Head Coach at D2 Mercy College
I mentioned this one last night – it’s now been made official by Mercy College. Here’s the release: Mercy College Director of Athletics Matt Kilcullen Jr. has announced the promotion of Chris Watts to Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Watts replaces Michael Maczko who has resigned his position at Mercy to accept a full-time assistant men’s basketball position at
D2 DIRT: Mercy’s Maczko departs for assistant spot
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Mike Maczko has resigned as the head basketball coach at D2 Mercy College (NY), and has accepted an assistant job D3 Baruch College (NY). Maczko took over at Mercy back in 2017, following a stint as an assistant at D2 Post University. He also served as a
Hudson added to Oklahoma Baptist Basketball Staff
Head coach Jason Eaker has announced the addition of Steve Hudson as the men’s basketball assistant coach. Hudson completes the support staff of two after the hiring of Mitch Hollis in August. Hudson comes to Oklahoma Baptist after spending the last two seasons with GAC affiliate East Central, where he served as an assistant coach. He brings 38 years of coaching
Fudala named first-ever Head Basketball Coach at D2 USC Beaufort
The University of South Carolina Beaufort Department of Athletics announced that Ron Fudala has agreed to become the first-ever men’s basketball coach. Fudala comes from IUP (Indiana University Pennsylvania, NCAA Division II school, PSAC [Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference] member) as he has been the Associate Head Coach for the Crimson Hawks for the last four
Zehnder elevated to Interim Head Coach at D2 Francis Marion
Jacob Zehnder has been elevated to Interim Head Basketball Coach at Francis Marion University for the 2022-23 season. He replaces long-time head coach Gary Edwards, who announced his retirement this past Tuesday. Zehnder had served as an assistant under Edwards since 2020. Last season, he helped the Patriot program to a 10-win improvement over the
Long-time Francis Marion Head Coach Edwards announces retirement
Long-time Francis Marion University men’s basketball head coach Gary Edwards announced his retirement on Tuesday (Oct. 11) prior to the beginning of the 2022-23 season. FMU officials have named assistant coach Jake Zehnder as the interim head coach for the upcoming campaign. A native of Virginia Beach, Va., Edwards graced the FMU sidelines for the past 16
Johnson promoted to Head Coach at Caldwell University
Caldwell University President Matthew Whelan, Ed.D and Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Mark A. Corino have announced the promotion of long-time assistant coach Dean Johnson as the next head coach for the men’s basketball program effective immediately. “I am pleased to announce that Dean Johnson, a 30-year member of the Caldwell family and long-time softball coach and assistant basketball coach has accepted
Knight named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Anderson U (IN)
The Anderson University athletics department, Athletic Director Marcie Taylor and Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach Carter Collins have named Dijon Knight as Anderson’s head men’s golf coach and assistant men’s basketball coach. Knight arrives at Anderson after spending the last four years as an assistant men’s basketball coach at North Central College. Collins, who previously
Fennelly promoted to Associate Head Coach at Montana State Billings
After serving as the top assistant coach for the Montana State University Billings men’s basketball program for two seasons, Luke Fennelly has been promoted to the title of associate head men’s basketball coach announced by the athletic department on Friday. Fennelly, a native of Whitefish, will continue to serve in his current capacity as second in charge
Smith promoted to Assistant Coach at D2 Missouri Western
Longtime Missouri Western State University Men’s Basketball team manager turned graduate assistant Weston Smith has been hired as the program’s second current full-time assistant coach. Head Coach Will Martin announced Smith’s promotion this Thursday, cementing the new assistant coach’s role after first joining the team in 2016. Smith was the team’s manager from fall 2016 to spring 2020 before
Western New Mexico adds Drake to Men’s Basketball Staff
Western New Mexico University Athletics and Men’s Head Basketball Coach Zane Gibson is excited to welcome Jared Drake to the coaching staff. With playing experience at the collegiate level and coaching at several different levels, Drake brings a wealth of experience to Silver City. “Coach Drake is a coach’s son. He has been brought up in the game of