Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Matt Majkrzak announced the hiring of John-Michael Hughes as an assistant coach with the Huskie men’s basketball program on Wednesday (April 1). Hughes comes to NIU following two seasons as an assistant coach for Majkrzak at Northern Michigan. “John-Michael was a huge part of our success at NMU
Ford promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Akron
The University of Akron (UA) announced Monday that Dustin Ford has been named head coach of the Zips men’s basketball program, pending approval by the University’s board of trustees. Ford served as the Associate Head Coach on former head coach John Groce’s staff at Akron for the last nine seasons. He played a pivotal role in Akron’s
OFFICIAL: Fennell named Head Basketball Coach at Western Michigan
Here’s the official release from Western Michigan on the hiring of Kahil Fennell as their new head men’s basketball coach: Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced the hiring of Kahil Fennell as the new head coach of the WMU Men’s Basketball program. Fennell will be formally introduced as the 16th head coach
REPORT: Western Michigan expected to hire Fennell as Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Western Michigan is expected to hire UTRGV’s Kahil Fennell as their new head men’s basketball coach. Fennell has spent the past two seasons as the head coach at UTRGV where he put together a 35-29 (.547) record. Prior to his time as a head coach, Fennell
OFFICIAL: Donlon takes over at Eastern Michigan
Following up on a report from earlier today. Here’s the official announcement from Eastern Michigan on the hiring of Billy Donlon as their new head men’s basketball coach: Billy Donlon, a veteran coach with more than two decades of experience across the NCAA Division I level and a proven record of building disciplined, winning programs,
OFFICIAL: Majkrzak named Head Basketball Coach at Northern Illinois
Matt Majkrzak, who has spent the last seven years as head coach at Northern Michigan University, building a highly successful program that has won multiple conference championships, was named as the new Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach by NIU Vice President/Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean T. Frazier on Tuesday (March 17). He becomes the
Heath no longer Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Michigan
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