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
Battle named Men’s Basketball General Manager at Buffalo
Turner Battle, one of the most decorated players in University at Buffalo men’s basketball history, has been appointed general manager of the UB men’s basketball program, Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced. “The addition of a GM reflects our commitment to building a championship-caliber men’s basketball program,” Alnutt said. “Turner Battle is
Kithier named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Michigan
Western Michigan University and head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens have announced the addition of Thomas Kithier to the program as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season. “Thomas brings great experience to our program,” Coach Stephens said. “Spending time in the NBA, he is an innovative thinker who knows the game extremely well. Coaching him while at Michigan
Clancy named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ball State
The Ball State men’s basketball team has added John Clancy as an assistant coach, head coach Michael Lewis announced. “I am extremely excited to add John Clancy to our basketball staff,” Lewis said. “John quickly rose to the top with his vast network of recruiting connections and his ability to attract student-athletes in today’s new era of college athletics. Combined with
OFFICIAL: Fleegle named Head Basketball Coach at Messiah
Following up on something that I first mentioned in the Daily Dirt on Tuesday…Jabon Fleegle has been officially hired as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Messiah University. Here’s the release: On Wednesday afternoon, the Messiah University Athletic Department announced the hiring of Jacob Fleegle as the new head coach of the Messiah University men’s basketball
Miller departs D3 Trine; Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Central Michigan
Brooks Miller, who led Trine University to its first NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship, has been named associate head coach at NCAA Division I Central Michigan University. Miller will join the staff of Andy Bronkema, who was announced as the Chippewas’ head coach on April 14. “There are so many people to thank for the
Central Michigan hires Bronkema as new Head Basketball Coach
In today’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that a D2 coach from the state of Michigan was in the mix at Central Michigan. This move is now official – Ferris State head coach Andy Bronkema has officially taken over at CMU. Here’s the release from the school: Michigan native and national champion Andy Bronkema has been
Akron’s Groce extended through 2034-35 season
The University of Akron (UA) and head men’s basketball coach John Groce have agreed to a one-year contract extension, adding to a previously approved 10-year extension, which will run through the 2034-35 season, UA President R.J. Nemer and Interim Director of Athletics Dr. Matthew Juravich announced on Tuesday. The one-year extension is pending board approval. “Coach Groce has demonstrated
Barbee out as Head Basketball Coach at Central Michigan
Tony Barbee is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Central Michigan. Here’s the release from CMU: Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan and Central Michigan Athletics have announced a change in leadership for its men’s basketball program. Tony Barbee will not return as head coach and a national search for the program’s next head coach
Kent State extends Senderoff through 2030-31
Kent State has signed head basketball coach Rob Senderoff to a contract extension through the 2030-31 season. The full release is HERE, and Senderoff released the following statement on social media below. Senderoff was reportedly involved with the opening at Fordham before inking the new deal.
Steele inks contract extension at Miami (OH)
On Thursday, January 30, Miami’s Director of Athletics David Sayler announced that Travis Steele has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2031-32 basketball season. “I want to thank President Crawford and David Sayler for extending my contract here at Miami. I am blessed to be able to work at such a great place,” said Steele. “We are going to