Story: Kyle Edmond, BGSU Athletics Bowling Green State University head men’s basketball coach Todd Simon announced the hiring of Jason Newkirk, Aleks Abrams and Dillon MacRitchie to his staff at BGSU. Newkirk will serve as an assistant coach, Abrams will be the special assistant to the head coach and MacRitchie will be the director of basketball operations. Newkirk
Caruthers named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ball State
Ball State head basketball coach Michael Lewis has announced the hiring of Bertram “Buzzy” Caruthers to complete the Cardinals’ coaching staff in advance of the 2024-25 season. “We are really excited to add someone like Buzzy,” said Lewis, “who has extensive experience in both player development and recruiting that will continue to push us to the championship
Brown joins Ball State Basketball Staff
The Ball State men’s basketball team has added Justin Brown as an assistant coach, head coach Michael Lewis announced. Brown comes to Muncie after serving three seasons at Pacific as an assistant and before that on the Eastern Illinois staff for a trio of seasons (2018-21). Overall, the Chicago native has 14 years of coaching
Western Michigan Men’s Basketball Promotes Chris Fowler to Associate Head Coach
Western Michigan University and head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens have announced the promotion of Chris Fowler from assistant coach to associate head coach for the program. “Chris is an unbelievable asset to our program,” Coach Stephens said. “Over the last two years, he has played an integral role in laying the foundation of what I want our program
Pennington promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami University
Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele announced that Elijah Pennington has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Pennington joined Steele’s program in August of 2022 as a Graduate Assistant through the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative (MLI). “I am extremely honored to be able to have this opportunity given to me by Coach Steele,” said Pennington. “Miami is a special
Frank Martin signs contract extension at UMass
University of Massachusetts basketball head coach Frank Martin has signed a two-year contract extension, Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced on Thursday. Martin now holds a five-year contract, which runs through the 2028-29 campaign. The extension includes an enhanced compensation package for Martin as well as new contracts with considerable compensation increases for his assistant coaches and
Kent State Basketball Staff Update
The 2024-25 coaching staff has been strengthened with the addition of Luke Tronsdon and Tommy Luce. Following a year as a graduate assistant last season, Luke Tronsdon returns to the Flashes. “The recent staff changes within our basketball program created an opportunity for me to add two positions that will be very impactful within our program,”
McMath named Director of Basketball Operations at Eastern Michigan
The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball program has added Carlos McMath to its staff as Director of Operations, as announced by Head Coach Stan Heath. McMath served as an Associate Head Coach at Northwood University in Midland, Mich. from 2022-24 after serving as Head Coach at Schoolcraft Community College for the 2021-22 season. “Carlos is a very
Kowalczyk receives contract extension through 2027-28 at Toledo
The University of Toledo and head men’s basketball coach Tod Kowalczyk have reached an agreement that extends Kowalczyk’s contract through the 2027-28 season, Toledo Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair announced today. “We are very pleased to extend Coach Kowalczyk’s contract,” Blair said. “Tod and his coaching staff have developed and maintained a culture at
Presutti elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Buffalo
University at Buffalo men’s basketball Head Coach George Halcovage III announced that Assistant Coach/Director of Recruiting Jake Presutti has been elevated to Associate Head Coach. “We are beyond excited to announce that Jake Presutti has been elevated into the role of Associate Head Coach,” stated Head Coach George Halcovage III. “Jake’s leadership and basketball acumen are imperative to our success at Buffalo
Richburg promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami (OH)
Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele has announced Carl Richburg has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Richburg joined Steele’s staff in June of 2022 as the Director of Basketball Operations. “I’m happy to announce Carl Richburg is being promoted to Assistant Coach. This change will allow us to utilize Carl’s expertise even more,” said Steele. “Carl sees the game very
Pritzl named Assistant Basketball Coach at Toledo
Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk announced the hiring of Brandon Pritzl as an assistant coach for the University of Toledo men’s basketball program. “Brandon possesses a lot of experience of coaching at the college level and is extremely versatile,” Kowalczyk said. “He also had a really good playing career at Hillsdale and comes highly recommended. Brandon is from