Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has announced the contract extension of Greg Paulus through the 2024-25 season. “Greg’s passion for Niagara Basketball can be felt daily,” Gray said. “He has made an immediate impact on our student-athletes, around our campus, and in the greater community. There is a lot of momentum in our
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I can confirm that Niagara head coach Greg Paulus has made two additions to his staff. Kevin Devitt has been hired as an assistant coach at Austin Kelley will be named as the Director of Basketball Operations. Devitt had spent the four seasons as an assistant at UAB, and also worked as an assistant at
Kuhl named DBO at Iona
Iona College men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino announced the appointment of Joey Kuhl as Director of Operations. Kuhl comes to New Rochelle after spending the 2019-20 season as a graduate assistant at Texas Tech. “Joey comes with an unbelievable recommendation from a coach I’m very close with, Chris Beard,” said Pitino. “We’re excited to have
OFFICIAL: Rick Pitino named Head Basketball Coach at Iona
Hall of Fame Coach Rick Pitino was named head basketball coach of Iona College today. Pitino, who has taken four different programs to the NCAA tournament and coached two national championship teams, takes over for Coach Tim Cluess, who stepped down as head coach after ten years due to health concerns. Coach Cluess will serve
Cluess resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Iona
After 10 years of extraordinary dedication to Iona College, the men’s basketball program, our students, and the community, Tim Cluess is stepping down as head coach so that he may focus on making a full recovery from his recent health concerns, and serve in an advisory role. “I want to sincerely thank the Iona College
Manhattan extends Masiello through 2022-23
Manhattan College has announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello through the 2022-23 season. Since taking the reins of the Jaspers’ program in 2011, Masiello has compiled 138 wins, just four behind legendary head coach Jack Powers for third place among all coaches in program history. “I appreciate having the ability to continue to lead
Tim Cluess Update
Iona head basketball coach Tim Cluess released the following letter today regarding his current health situation: We continue to wish him the best as he works to get back to the sidelines.
Cluess misses games at Iona to attend to health matter
Iona head men’s basketball Tim Cluess has not been on the bench for the Gael’s first two games of the season, and did not travel with the team on their current trip to Florida. According to Iona officials, Cluess is “not officially on medical leave. He is not with the team however as he attends
St. Peter’s suspends Head Basketball Coach Shaheen Holloway
St. Peter’s University has released the following statement about the suspension of head basketball coach Shaheen Holloway: Saint Peter’s University and head men’s basketball coach Shaheen Holloway are committed to a culture of integrity and rules compliance. Coach Holloway has been working collaboratively with the NCAA enforcement staff to address an infraction that occurred prior
OFFICIAL: Interim tag removed – Paulus named Head Basketball Coach at Niagara
Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has named Greg Paulus as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Paulus, whose stellar resume includes eight NCAA Tournament appearances as a player and a coach, has developed his craft after 14 years of playing and coaching at some of the most prestigious programs in collegiate
Beilein set to resign at Niagara
According to multiple reports, and confirmed by our sources, Patrick Beilein will resign at Niagara before ever coaching a game there. There has been no reason given yet for the sudden resignation. Beilein was hired as the head coach of the Purple Eagles back in late March after a very successful run at DII LeMoyne
Kay promoted to DBO at Rider
Rider University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Baggett has announced the promotion of Ben Kay to Director of Basketball Operations. Kay spent the 2018-19 on the Broncs’ staff as Director of Player Development as Rider finished tied for second in the MAAC regular-season standings. In 2017-18, Kay was Head Coach at Penn State Brandywine, leading