The Newberry College athletics department and head men’s basketball coach Jason Taylor have announced the addition of Jelani Johnson to the staff as an assistant coach with the team. “I want to thank Coach Taylor, athletic director Sean Johnson, the Newberry staff, friends and family for their support and confidence in me to be able to take this next step
Chavis named Assistant Basketball Coach at Young Harris College
Jerel Chavis begins his first season as an assistant coach for the Young Harris College men’s basketball program. Chavis comes to the Enchanted Valley after a season as the director of player development at NCAA Division 1 Austin Peay University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Prior to working with the Governors, Chavis played overseas for 12 years
Smiley hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg University’s first-year men’s basketball head coach Chris Bess announced the newest addition to the program this week with the hiring of assistant coach Isaiah Smiley. Smiley will reunite with Bess as the two previously served together on Edinboro University’s women’s basketball coaching staff. Smiley was a student assistant coach from 2018-2021 for the Fighting Scots while Bess
Jones added to Henderson State Basketball Staff
Jeff Jones has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach for Henderson State University for the 2022-23 season. Jones, a native of Baton Rouge, Lousiana, comes to HSU after coaching in the AAU circuit. In addition to his time in AAU, Jones was an assistant coach at his high school Madison Preparatory Academy and
D2 DIRT: Coaching change made at Clark Atlanta
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Bo Bivens is no longer the head coach at D2 Clark Atlanta University, and he will be replaced by Morehouse College associate head coach Alfred Jordan. Bivens replaced George Lynch, who was dismissed during the height of the COVID pandemic in April 2020. CAU
Carter promoted to Associate Head Coach at Lander
Head men’s basketball coach Omar Wattad and the Lander men’s basketball team are pleased to announce that assistant coach Darius Carter will be named the Associate Head Coach. “This promotion is one I would do a million times over. As a coach, there’s not much that Darius can’t do, and everything he takes on he handles excellently,” said coach Wattad.
Anderson University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Anderson University head men’s basketball coach Jimmie Williams has announced the hiring of Ben Johnson and Micah Parker as assistant coaches. Williams noted that both coaches went through the interview process and stood out among candidates for the positions. Parker, who was a standout player at North Greenville, spent last season with the USC Aiken
Paul added to Francis Marion Men’s Basketball Staff
Patrick Paul has been added as an assistant coach to the Francis Marion University men’s basketball staff. A native of Florence, S.C., Paul is a health and physical education teacher in Florence School District One. He arrives at FMU after one season as an assistant coach for the varsity girls’ basketball team at Trinity Collegiate School
McDowell named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Newberry
The Newberry College Athletic Department and head coach Jason Taylor announced the hiring of Tyrell McDowell as assistant men’s basketball coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “I’d like to thank Jason Taylor and Sean Johnson for this incredible opportunity. Looking forward to building relationships in the community and using my experience to help Coach Taylor and the basketball program. I’m excited to
Hollis added to Oklahoma Baptist Basketball Staff
Oklahoma Baptist men’s basketball coach Jason Eaker has announced the addition of Mitch Hollis as the assistant coach for the Bison. Hollis comes to OBU after spending the 2021-22 season at Young Harris College, where he served as an assistant coach. Hollis’ one-year stint with the Mountain Lions was highlighted by two freshmen of the week recognitions, assisting in the
Wheeler hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona head men’s basketball coach Greg Kamansky has announced the hiring of Brendan Wheeler as assistant coach for the program ahead of the upcoming 2022-23 season. “We are thrilled to have Brendan join our program as he comes from a great background of knowledge and expertise from the NCAA Division I level,” Kamansky said. “Having worked under
Rogers State Basketball Staff Update
Rogers State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Justin Barkley announced the additions of Cody Johnson and Jimmie Flores as assistant coaches to round out his staff for the 2022-23 season. “The Hillcat Basketball family is excited to welcome both Cody & Jimmie to our program,” said Barkley. “Both coaches will continue to help us push our program in the