The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Heath have mutually agreed to part ways, the two parties announced Sunday, March 8. Eastern Michigan will conduct a national search for the program’s 31st head coach. “We are grateful for Coach Heath’s commitment to this program, which spans five years as head coach and
Western Michigan parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Dwayne Stephens
Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced that head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens will not return for the 2026-27 season. Stephens recently completed his fourth season as head coach of the Broncos. “Coach Stephens has elevated our men’s basketball program in many ways during his tenure as our Head Coach,” Bartholomae said. “He has represented our
Burno out as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno has resigned after five seasons leading the Huskie program, NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean T. Frazier announced Saturday (March 7). “We thank Coach Burno for his efforts leading our men’s basketball program over the past five seasons.” Frazier said. “Under his leadership, our men’s basketball
Ball State fires Head Basketball Coach Michael Lewis
Ball State University has announced a change in men’s basketball leadership, with Michael Lewis ending his four-year stint as the Cardinals’ head coach, following an 12-19 record this past season. A national search for the next Ball State men’s basketball coach begins immediately, according to Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. “We are grateful to Coach Lewis
MAC fines Miami’s Steele following halftime outburst
The MAC has fined Miami (OH) head basketball coach Travis Steele $2,500 and ordered him to reimburse the DJ for any equipment that he may have broken during his outburst at halftime of last Friday’s game at Western Michigan: Here is the incident: Miami is currently 29-0 and ranked #19 in the country.
REPORT: Miami (OH)’s Steele offered contract extension
Travis Steele, leader of the undefeated 26-0 Miami (OH) Redhawks, has been offered a contract extension according to a report from the Cincinnati Enquirer. Steele, who will undoubtedly be one of the hottest names on the coaching carousel has been offered a deal that would run through the 2033-34 season. Steele, who led Miami to
Northern Illinois Basketball Staff Update
Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno has completed his staff for the upcoming season with the additions of Assistant Coach Antwon Jackson and Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations Eddie Fernandez. Earlier this summer, the Huskies announced the addition of Eric Rwahwire to the staff as Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development as well as the promotion of Jacob Kurtz. Jackson comes
Crawford added to Ohio University Basketball Staff
Ohio men’s basketball has added Casey Crawford to the staff as an assistant coach, head coach Jeff Boals announced today (Sept. 23). Crawford returns to Ohio after spending one year as the Director of Basketball Operations at Stony Brook. “Casey Crawford was an integral and impactful part of the men’s basketball program from 2019-2024, both in a
Bowling Green names Anthony Stacey Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Kyle Edmond, BGSU Athletics Bowling Green State University head men’s basketball coach Todd Simon announced the addition of Anthony Stacey to the Falcons’ coaching staff. Stacey will return to the Falcons for his second stint as an assistant coach following five years as the head coach at Whitmer High School. He previously served as an
Kelly named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Michigan
Western Michigan University and head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens have announced the addition of Tyler Kelly to the program as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Tyler and his family to Kalamazoo!” Coach Stephens said. “Tyler was very highly recommended during our national search. His Midwest background, along with his playing experience,
Ball State adds Combs as Associate Head Basketball Coach
The Ball State men’s basketball team has added associate head coach Scott Combs, head coach Michael Lewis announced Thursday. “I’m extremely pleased to announce Scott Combs as our associate head coach here with our Cardinals basketball program,” Lewis said. “Scott brings with him a wealth of basketball knowledge, coaching success, head coaching success, and most importantly a vast network of
Botts named Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami (OH)
Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele has announced the hiring of Ben Botts as an assistant coach. Botts joins the RedHawks after spending the last seven seasons on the coaching staff at Ball State University. “I am thrilled to add Ben Botts as an Assistant Coach. I had the privilege of working with Ben at Xavier