Jim Whitesell, the University at Buffalo’s associate head coach for the last four seasons, has been named the 14th head men’s basketball coach in school history, athletic director Mark Alnutt announced on Saturday afternoon. “After conducting a national search and talking with some of the brightest college basketball minds across the country, it was clear to
Thornton added to Ohio Basketball Staff
The Ohio men’s basketball has added Lamar Thornton to its staff, first year head coach Jeff Boals announced. “We are excited to add Lamar to our Bobcat basketball family,” Boals said. “As an Ohio native, he has many relationships in the state. His experiences at Hargrave Military Academy, Toledo and Stony Brook will benefit the
Boals Named Head Basketball Coach at Ohio
Former team captain Jeff Boals has been named the 19thhead coach in the history of the Ohio men’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Jim Schaus today. “I am incredibly grateful and honored to return home to my alma mater as the head men’s basketball at Ohio University,” said Boals. “My family and I are thrilled to see
Buffalo’s Oats inks 5-year extension
The University at Buffalo and men’s basketball coach Nate Oats have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2024 season, Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced today. The new contract makes Oats the highest paid coach in the Mid-American Conference with an annual salary of $837,000 which includes a base salary of $612,000 and
Ohio parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Saul Phillips
Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced today that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Saul Phillips will not be renewed. “We are making a change in the leadership of our men’s basketball program,” said Schaus. “I do not believe that our men’s basketball program, that has a rich tradition of excellence, is where we need to be
Matt Crenshaw Joins Ball State Men’s Basketball Staff
Ball State men’s basketball head coach James Whitford has filled out his staff with the addition of veteran IUPUI assistant Matt Crenshaw. Crenshaw spent the past 11 years at his alma mater, including the last seven as the Jaguars’ associate head coach. He replaces Brian Thornton, who recently left for a basketball position with the
Toledo Men’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Toledo Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk announced the promotions of Justin Ingram and Jordan Lauf on Wednesday to men’s basketball assistant coach and director of operations, respectively. “The promotion of Justin and Jordan to their new roles was an extremely easy decision for me and will lead to a seamless transition for our program,” Kowalczyk
Chris Davis Rejoins Keno Davis at Central Michigan
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 9/13 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now official that Chris Davis has rejoined the Central Michigan men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. Davis served as the Chippewas’ video coordinator during the 2016-17 season. Last season, Davis was an assistant coach at Air Force. Davis boasts a
Western Michigan Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Western Michigan men’s basketball and head coach Steve Hawkins announced changes to the coaching staff for the upcoming season. Assistant coach Clayton Bates has been promoted to associate head coach while Jacob Bullock has been named Interim Director of Basketball Operations and Joel Ledvina has been named Video Coordinator and Director of Scouting. Bates has
Kelley Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan men’s basketball head coach Steve Hawkins has announced the hiring of Thomas Kelley as an assistant coach on Monday. Kelley has spent the last two seasons as a graduate manager for the Michigan State men’s basketball program under head coach Tom Izzo. “This is a dream come true in a sense with the
