Will Wade announced that Brian Merritt will be a part of the LSU men’s basketball staff for the 2017-18 season. The move was first reported by HoopDirt.com back on July 19th (LSU DIRT). Merritt, most recently serving as Director of Scouting/Recruiting for John Lucas Enterprises, will have the title of Coordinator of Basketball Operations. “We
LSU Board of Supervisors Approves $2.5M, 6-year Contract for Basketball Coach Will Wade
The Associated Press September 09, 2017 BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU’s new basketball coach has received a 67 percent pay bump to $2.5 million a year. The LSU Board of Supervisors voted Friday to approve coach Will Wade’s new contract that The Advocate reports is for six years and worth $15 million. Wade will make
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I have heard from a great source that new LSU head coach Will Wade will add Brian Merritt to his staff in an administrative role. Merritt has been an assistant coach at Arizona State and also served as the director of scouting and recruiting for John Lucas Enterprises. He also spent time as the Director
Bill Armstrong Joins LSU Basketball Coaching Staff
LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade made it official on Tuesday that Bill Armstrong, who has been a part of the Ole Miss men’s basketball staff for the past 11 seasons, will be joining the LSU coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. He will join Tony Benford and Greg Heiar as the three on-floor
Former LSU Head Coach Johnny Jones Named Associate Head Coach at Nevada
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.