Story Courtesy University of New Mexico, Steve Kirkland University of New Mexico Vice President/Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo announced Sunday (Mar. 30) that Eric Olen has been named the 23rd head coach of Lobo men’s basketball. Olen comes to New Mexico from UC San Diego, where he transformed the Tritons into a Division II power
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Farokhmanesh promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Colorado State
Known for taking big shots, he will now call them. Ali Farokhmanesh will become the 21st head coach in Colorado State men’s basketball history. “I am thrilled that Ali will continue leading our men’s basketball program, now as head coach,” Director of Athletics John Weber said. “Ali has a relentless attitude that he attacks each day with, which was important
Calhoun staying put at Utah State; Reportedly inks extension
Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun put to rest any rumors about his future with a post on X tonight. Calhoun led the Aggies to a 26-8 (15-5 MW) record in his first season in Logan. His name has been mentioned with multiple openings over the past few weeks. His post tonight seems to indicate that he’s
Former Fresno State Head Coach Justin Hutson joins San Diego State WBB staff
San Diego State women’s basketball head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson has announced the hiring of Justin Hutson to her staff. Hutson, who has over 20 years of DI college coaching experience, will serve as the program’s assistant coach and scouting specialist. This is Hutson’s third stint on The Mesa. He was an assistant coach with the men’s program from 2006-11
Stacy named Men’s Basketball General Manager at Wyoming
Wyoming basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced the addition of Patrick Stacy to the coaching staff as the team’s General Manager. Stacy will focus on analytics in both scouting and recruiting for the Brown and Gold. A native of Illinois, Stacy comes to Wyoming as the founder of Jam Basketball Intelligence a companythat constructed pre-game scouting
Air Force adds Kearney as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Eamonn Kearney joins the Air Force men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season, announced today by head coach Joe Scott. Kearney comes to the Academy from Princeton, where he served as video coordinator for the Tigers. Kearney was part of the Princeton program that went 24-5 in 2023-24, earning the Ivy League
Monaghan named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wyoming
Cowboy basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced the addition of Pat Monaghan to the Cowboy coaching staff on Friday. He brings 18 years of coaching experience to the Cowboys as he helped Wicks turnaround Green Bay a season ago. “I’m very excited to join coach Wicks in Wyoming and continue our vison that we started
Utah State Basketball Staff Update
Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun has named Eric Haut as the program’s associate head coach, and hired Eric Daniels and Mantoris Robinson as assistant coaches. Press releases on all 3 hirings are below: ERIC HAUT Utah State head men’s basketball coach Jerrod Calhoun announced the hiring of Eric Haut (How-t) as the program’s associate
Fresno State agrees to financial settlement with former Head Basketball Coach Justin Hutson
According to the Fresno Bee, former Fresno State head men’s basketball coach Justin Hutson has reached a settlement with the university following his non-reappointment after his contract expired earlier this spring. Fresno State had been investigation claims of racial discrimination by Hutson which he filed following his term as the basketball coach, which ended at
Pitino inks contract extension at New Mexico
University of New Mexico Vice President/Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Tuesday that Lobo men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino has received a contract extension, running through the 2028-29 season. “We are excited to have Richard Pitino continue to lead our men’s basketball program,” said Nuñez. “His leadership has guided our program to greater success in
Colorado State’s Medved agrees to long-term contract extension
Following his fourth 20-win season in six seasons as the program’s head coach, and second NCAA tournament appearance in three seasons, Colorado State Athletics and head men’s basketball coach Niko Medved have agreed to a long-term extension that will keep Medved as the leader of the program through the 2028-29 season with options for additional years in
Chew promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico
New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino announced that Isaac Chew has been promoted to associate head coach. Chew is entering his fourth season on the Lobos’ coaching staff, having served as an assistant coach over the past three seasons. “Isaac Chew has been here with me since day one and has been instrumental in this