Drake University Director of Athletics Brian Hardin today named Darian DeVries head men’s basketball coach. A veteran coach with experience in the BIG EAST and Missouri Valley Conferences, DeVries was previously an assistant coach at Creighton University for 17 years and spent 20 total seasons on staff with the Bluejays. During that span, he helped
OFFICIAL: Marty Simmons Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Evansville
Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that Marty Simmons has been relieved of his duties as men’s basketball head coach for the University of Evansville. “After evaluating our Men’s Basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary at this time,” Spencer said. “Today is particularly difficult because Coach Simmons has
Kyle Green Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson has announced the promotion of Kyle Green to Associate Head Coach. Green will be entering his 13th year on the Panther basketball coaching staff. He serves as the program’s recruiting coordinator and works with the Panther post players . Green is in his third stint as
Illinois State Head Basketball Coach Dan Muller Inks Extension Through 2023-24 Season
Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons announced Tuesday that head men’s basketball coach Dan Muller has signed a contract extension. The new agreement extends Muller’s current contract seven years, keeping the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year at the helm of the program through at least the 2023-24 season. Muller’s salary will
Collins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois State
Brian “Penny” Collins has experienced the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach and player, and he now aims to help Illinois State make the Big Dance in his new role as an ISU assistant coach, head coach Dan Muller announced Monday. “I have known Penny since he was in high school and have watched him
Emanuel Dildy Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Valparaiso University men’s basketball head coach Matt Lottich announced today that Emanuel Dildy has joined the Crusader coaching staff as an assistant coach. A Chicago native, Dildy brings power conference and Missouri Valley Conference coaching experience to the Valpo bench as the Crusaders prepare for their inaugural season of MVC play. “We are extremely excited
Drew Valentine Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Loyola University Chicago
Drew Valentine, who has spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Oakland University, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Chicago, head coach Porter Moser announced today. Considered one of the best up-and-coming coaches in the country, Valentine has also served as a graduate manager at
Brett Carey Joins Indiana State Basketball Coaching Staff
Indiana State Basketball Head Coach Greg Lansing announced today (June 2) the hiring of Brett Carey as the program’s new assistant coach. Carey joins Associate Head Coach Marcus Belcher and assistant coach Terry Parker on Lansing’s staff. Carey comes to the Sycamore Basketball program after spending the last nine years at UNC-Asheville, including each of
Porter Moser receives contract extension at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago Director of Athletics Steve Watson announced today a contract extension for men’s basketball coach Porter Moser. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but the extension will keep Moser on the Ramblers’ bench through the 2021-22 season. “Porter is a passionate, hard-working and successful coach, who understands what it means to work
Ben Jacobson agrees to two-year contract extension at Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson has agreed to a two-year contract extension through March 31, 2027. “Jake is one of the premier coaches in the Missouri Valley Conference and one of the best coaches in the country,” UNI Director of Athletics David Harris said. “While we didn’t have the success
Drake To Conduct Nationwide Search For Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Drake University will conduct a nationwide search to identify a head men’s basketball coach, director of athletics Sandy Hatfield Clubb has announced. “We have initiated a national search for a head men’s basketball coach with an unwavering goal in mind – to develop the competitive program that our University, student-athletes, alumni and loyal supporters deserve,”