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
Lickliter Named Head Basketball Coach at Evansville; Inks multi-year deal
The University of Evansville has announced the hiring of former National Coach of the Year Todd Lickliter as head coach of the Purple Aces men’s basketball team. Lickliter inked a multiyear deal with the university and will assume the position immediately. He will be on the sideline when the Aces face Drake on Wednesday evening.
Springer named DBO at Bradley
With more than 10 years of experience at the collegiate coaching and administrative level, Julian Springer is the newest member of the Bradley men’s basketball coaching staff, announced as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations by head coach Brian Wardle. “Julian brings a lot of value and experience to this position,” Wardle said. “He was extremely impressive during
Kendrick joins Bradley Basketball Staff
An experienced coach from the Indianapolis area, Kristof Kendrick joins the Bradley basketball staff as Coordinator of Player Development and Video Operations, announced by head coach Brian Wardle on Tuesday. “We are very excited to add Kristof to our staff,” Wardle said. “He fits right into the culture of our staff at Bradley as he
Kimbrough named Assistant Basketball Coach at Loyola Chicago
Jermaine Kimbrough, a veteran coach who has over 15 years of experience at the collegiate level, has been hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Chicago, Ramblers head coach Porter Moser announced today. A native of northeast, Ohio, Kimbrough spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Wyoming.
Dokubo promoted to DBO at Loyola Chicago
Loyola University Chicago head men’s basketball coach Porter Moser announced that London Dokubo has been promoted to director of men’s basketball operations. Dokubo spent the 2018-19 season as Loyola’s video coordinator and has served on the Ramblers’ staff for four years. “London is one of two guys who have been here since day one and