Former Louisiana State University head coach Johnny Jones has been named associate head coach of Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball by head coach Eric Musselman. Jones joins the staff after one of the most successful seasons in Wolf Pack history. “We are absolutely thrilled that coach Jones has joined our staff,” said Musselman. “I saw
Greg Heiar Joins Will Wade’s LSU Basketball Staff
LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade has announced his second member of his coaching staff with the announcement of Greg Heiar as assistant coach. Heiar comes to LSU after six seasons as an assistant coach at Wichita State. “It is exciting that Greg Heiar will be joining our staff at LSU,” said Coach Wade. “His
LSU Basketball Administrative Staff Update
LSU men’s basketball Coach Will Wade announced three more additions to the Tiger basketball program, including one former LSU player. Joining the program are: former Tiger Tasmin Mitchell who will serve as Director of Student-Athlete Development; Nelson Hernandez, who will serve as Director of Basketball Operations; and Greg Goldin, who joins the Tigers as strength
Tony Benford added to Will Wade’s staff at LSU
LSU head men’s basketball coach Will Wade has named veteran coach Tony Benford as the first member of his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Benford, who will serve as assistant coach, comes to LSU after five years as the head coach at the University of North Texas and a career of over 25 years
OFFICIAL: LSU names Will Wade Head Basketball Coach
LSU has just released the following statement in response to the multiple internet reports tonight: Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva has announced former Virginia Commonwealth University head basketball coach Will Wade will lead the LSU basketball program as its new head coach. More information to follow Tuesday.
BREAKING: Will Wade to LSU
According to an ESPN report, VCU’s Will Wade has agreed to a six-year deal to become the head coach at LSU. Wade, who will replace Johnny Jones, led the Rams to a 26-9 record this past season. He wraps-up his two-year stint at VCU with a 51-20 record. Wade also spent two seasons as the
OFFICIAL: Jones Dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at LSU
Johnny Jones has been relieved of his duties as LSU’s head men’s basketball coach, vice chancellor and director of athletics Joe Alleva announced Friday. Alleva said the decision was made along with consultation with LSU President Dr. F. King Alexander and leadership on the LSU Board of Supervisors. LSU completed its fifth season under Jones
LSU AD Joe Alleva to Hold Press Conference at 11 a.m. CT
LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. CT on Friday, March 10, to make an announcement about the school’s men’s basketball program. It is expected that head basketball coach Johnny Jones has been relived of his duties. More on this after the press conference.
REPORT: Jones out at LSU following SEC Tournament
According to a report by Andrew Lopez from The Times-Picayune, LSU will part ways with head basketball coach Johnny Jones following the SEC tournament. LSU is currently 10-20 (2-16 SEC), and will face Mississippi State tomorrow night in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. In his five seasons at LSU, Jones put together a
Livingston to Join LSU Basketball Staff
LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones announced on Tuesday that former Tiger basketball player and New Orleans prep legend Randy Livingston will join the LSU coaching staff as an assistant coach. Livingston completes the coaching staff and will join Associate Head Coach Robert Kirby and Associate Coach Brendan Suhr for Coach Jones’ fifth season at
Pinkins to Leave LSU Staff
LSU head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones has announced that assistant coach Al Pinkins is leaving the Tigers staff to pursue another coaching opportunity. Pinkins, a native of Camilla, Georgia, joined the Tiger program prior to the 2015-16 season, after coaching in the SEC for one year at Tennessee and three seasons at Ole Miss.
Kirby to Return to LSU as Associate Head Coach
LSU men’s basketball head coach Johnny Jones announced on Wednesday that longtime coach Robert Kirby will return to the staff assuming the associate head coach position. Kirby, who was a member of Coach Jones’ first LSU coaching staff as assistant coach in 2012-13, has served the past three years on the staff as assistant head