Rider has added Ryan Thompson as an assistant basketball coach and Justin Pisapia as the Director of Basketball Operations. Ryan Thompson Ryan Thompson ’10 returns to the Rider sideline as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Thompson most recently spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach at Rowan University, helping the Profs
Canisius Basketball Staff Update
Canisius head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian announced today that Scott Galst has been elevated to a role as an assistant coach on the Golden Griffins’ coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Last season, Galst served as the Griffs’ director of basketball operations. Galst joined Christian’s staff after spending two years (2023-24 and 2024-25) as a consultant with the St.
Shannon promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Quinnipiac
Story Courtesy: QU Athletic Communications The Quinnipiac men’s basketball program and Head Coach Tom Pecora have announced that Umar Shannon (’14) has been promoted to the role of Associate Head Coach, as revealed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Shannon – who played for the Bobcats during the 2013-14 season – will enter his third season on Quinnipiac’s coaching staff