The Missouri State University Board of Governors formally approved the contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Dana Ford. The extension will take Ford’s deal through March 31st, 2025. Ford, who has been the head coach at MSU for the past three seasons, has compiled a 49-40 (.551) record during his tenure. During the COVID
Moikobu Joins Drake Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Drake University head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries has announced the addition of Achoki Moikobu to his staff as an assistant coach. Moikobu joins the Bulldogs after a season on the staff at Grand Canyon University, where he recently helped the Antelopes to the 2021 Western Athletic Conference title and first NCAA Tournament appearance. “I’m excited for
Schertz rounds out ISU staff with hiring Williams
Indiana State head basketball coach Josh Schertz has filled out his coaching staff after announcing the addition of Bryston Williams Tuesday, June 1. “We are certainly thrilled to add a coach and more importantly a person of Bryston’s caliber to our staff. I think the formula for success here at Indiana State is very similar to
Indiana State Basketball Staff Update
First-year Indiana State head basketball coach Josh Schertz announced the addition of Zak Boisvert and Matt Cline to his staff Monday. Boisvert (pronounced Bo-Vair) will serve as an assistant coach while Cline will serve as special assistant to the head coach. “I am beyond excited to work alongside both Zak and Matt. While players are the
Illinois State names Johnson as new Assistant Basketball Coach
Illinois State head coach Dan Muller has announced the addition of Rob Johnson to the coaching staff for the 2021-22 season. “I couldn’t be more excited to add Coach Johnson to our staff,” said Muller. “I got to know Rob while recruiting one of his players, and I quickly realized that he is a coach
OFFICIAL: Valentine named head coach at Loyola Chicago
Drew Valentine, who has spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach at Loyola University Chicago, helping the team to three Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championships, two NCAA Tournament berths and a National Invitation Tournament appearance, has been named the 17th head coach in men’s basketball program history, it was announced tonight. Valentine will
REPORT: Loyola to elevate Valentine to head coach
According to multiple reports, including one from the Chicago Sun Times, Loyola University Chicago is expected to elevate assistant Drew Valentine to head coach. He would replace Porter Moser, who officially took over at Oklahoma this weekend. Valentine, who turns 30 in May, played collegiately at Oakland University. Following his playing days, he spent two
Drake Announces 8-yr Contract Extension For Darian DeVries
Drake University Director of Athletics Brian Hardin has announced that the University and head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries have agreed to an 8-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season. DeVries, who is currently in his third season at Drake, guided the Bulldogs to their first at-large selection to the NCAA Tournament this season after compiling
OFFICIAL: Indiana State names Schertz as new Head Basketball Coach
Four-time national coach of the year Josh Schertz has been named Indiana State University’s 26th head men’s basketball coach, ISU Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales announced today. Schertz comes to Terre Haute after an exceptional 13-year tenure as head coach at NCAA Division II Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, where he had a career record
Nesbitt added to Bradley Men’s Basketball Staff
Mike Nesbitt has been hired as the Coordinator of Player Development and Video Operations at Bradley. Nesbitt joined the Braves after stints at New Mexico Junior College, Panola College, Southern Utah and the University of New Mexico, Most recently, he spent the 2019-20 campaign at New Mexico Junior College, helping the Thunderbirds to a 23-9 record
Evansville Men’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Todd Lickliter has announced three additions to his coaching staff as he is set for his first full season at the helm of the Purple Aces program. Joining the staff as assistant coaches are Brandon Crone and Thomas Jackson with Ryan Combs continuing his work with the program
McCarty issues statement on firing; denies allegations
Walter McCarty has issued a statement through his attorney regarding his dismissal as the head basketball coach at Evansville. McCarty’s attorney released a letter to the Courier Post earlier today which read: “Coach Walter McCarty received notice from the University yesterday evening, immediately prior to its press release, that he was being terminated as the