Following the most successful Division I campaign in program history, Mount St. Mary’s University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Donny Lind have agreed to a long-term contract extension through the 2030-31 season. In addition to the long-term commitment with Coach Lind, additional program enhancements, including opting-in to the impending NCAA Settlement were announced by President Gerard J.
Iona Basketball Staff Update
Iona University men’s basketball head coach Dan Geriot announced the addition of two assistant coaches to his staff. Patrick Wallace will return to Iona for his third season in 2025-26, providing continuity and experience, while former Northwestern star Michael Thompson joins the Gaels following an accomplished professional career overseas. “We’re excited to have Patrick Wallace continue with our program
Gallo signs new 10-yr contract at Merrimack
Merrimack College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Gallo has signed a new 10-year contract that will keep him with the team through the 2034-35 season, Fr. Bryan Kerns, O.S.A., Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President and Interim Vice President for Athletics, announced on Thursday. “Joe Gallo‘s impact at Merrimack College goes well beyond the basketball
Moore named Iona Basketball General Manager
Iona University has appointed Craig Moore as the first-ever general manager of the Iona University men’s basketball program. Moore is an accomplished player, coach, and executive who most recently worked with USA Basketball 3×3. His addition to the program follows the appointment of head coach Dan Geriot on Wednesday. Moore will work closely with Coach
Anderson out as Head Basketball Coach at Iona
Iona has parted ways with head basketball coach Tobin Anderson after just two seasons on the job. Anderson’s Gaels went 17-17 (12-8 MAAC) this season and he put together a 33-34 (.493) over mark at the school. Iona released the following statement a short time ago:
Quinnipiac Basketball Staff Update
Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Nolan Meehan (Director of Player Development & Operations) and the promotion of Jeff Robinson (Assistant Coach), as revealed by Head Coach Tom Pecora. Both Meehan and Robinson have been with the program since the 2022-23 season. Robinson previously served as Director of Operations, while Meehan was the Bobcats’ Graduate Assistant for each
Kipness named Assistant Basketball Coach at Sacred Heart
Jeremy Kipness has been named as an assistant basketball coach at Sacred Heart University in August of 2024. He had previously served four seasons (2020-2024) in various capacities for the men’s basketball program at The University of Memphis. Kipness got his start with the Tigers during the 2020-21 season when he served as a Graduate
Beaury named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Siena
Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Gerry McNamara has completed his first staff with the addition of a Capital Region coaching legend. Brian Beaury, who led nearby Division II The College of Saint Rose to 654 wins spanning a decorated 33-year head coaching career, has been named the Saints’ special assistant to the head coach. “I’m really happy about Coach
Gittens promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Sacred Heart
Donte Gittens has been promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Sacred Heart. No release on the SHU site yet, but the following was posted on X: More on Gittens from his from his bio on SHU’s website: Gittens joined Sacred Heart staff as the Director of Basketball Operations in September of 2022 after spending time
Wuczynski named Assistant Basketball Coach at Canisius
Canisius head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian announced today (June 20) that Bill Wuczynski (pronounced wu-ZIN-ski) has been hired to join the Golden Griffins’ coaching staff. Wuczynski spent the previous three seasons as an assistant at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). “I am excited to add Bill Wuczynski to our coaching staff here at Canisius,” Christian said. “Bill
Former Bobcat Umar Shannon named Assistant Basketball Coach at Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Umar Shannon (’14) as the Bobcats’ newest assistant coach, as revealed on Wednesday, May 29 by Head Coach Tom Pecora. The former Bobcat will join QU’s coaching staff ahead of the 2024-25 season after spending each of the last three years in the MAAC at Saint Peter’s University.
UMass names Figger Assistant Basketball Coach
University of Massachusetts basketball welcomes Matt Figger as assistant coach, head coach Frank Martin announced Tuesday. Figger spent ten seasons on Martin’s staff at Kansas State and South Carolina before head coaching stints at Austin Peay and UT Rio Grande Valley. “Like any business when you have success the people within your organization become attractive to others,” stated Frank