Mountain West

New Mexico Basketball Staff Update

Head Coach Richard Pitino of The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team announced a Lobo staff update Tuesday that included the addition of Eric Brown as assistant coach, Dan McHale as special assistant to the head coach and Nick Michael as strength and conditioning coach. Brown will join Andy Hill and Isaac Chew and

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REPORT: Tim Miles headed to San Jose State

According to multiple reports, including one from The Mountain West Wire, Tim Miles is set to be named as the next head coach at San Jose State. He would replace Jean Prioleau, who was released back in March. Miles had served as the head coach at Nebraska from 2012-19 (116-114), and has been out of

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OFFICIAL: Ryan Odom named Head Coach at Utah State

Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Ryan Odom has been named the Aggies’ 20th head men’s basketball coach. In all, Odom is 126-81 (.609) in seven years as a head coach and has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience. “We are beyond excited to announce Ryan Odom as

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Hartman added to UNLV Basketball Staff

Former Oklahoma men’s basketball assistant coach Carlin Hartman has been hired as an assistant coach for the UNLV men’s basketball program, head coach Kevin Kruger announced Thursday. Hartman comes to Las Vegas after spending the last five seasons with the Sooners under Lon Kruger. The program made NCAA Tournament appearances in each of his last

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Craig Smith takes over at Utah

University of Utah Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today that Craig Smith will serve as the 16th head coach of the Runnin’ Utes men’s basketball program. Smith takes over at Utah after leading his teams to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and two Mountain West Conference Tournament championships in his three seasons as head

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New Mexico hires Richard Pitino

University of New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez has announced that Richard Pitino, who has been a part of several championships and Power 5 programs, has been named as the 22nd head coach of the Lobo men’s basketball team. “It is a great day for Lobo Basketball and for everyone who loves our program

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REPORT: Prioleau out at San Jose State

According to a report by Jeff Goodman, Jean Prioleau has been fired at San Jose Sate. Prioleau had struggled during his four-year tenure at SJSU, compiling a 20-93 (.177) overall record. This past season, the Spartans went 5-15 (3-13 Mountain West). His original deal runs through April 30, 2022, and he is entitled to 50%

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Weir out as Head Coach at New Mexico

The University of New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced today that he and head men’s basketball coach Dr. Paul Weir have mutually agreed to part ways at the conclusion of the 2020-21 basketball season. “Paul and I agree that a change of leadership in our men’s basketball program is in our best interest at this time,” said

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Utah State extends Smith through 2025-26 season

Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell has officially announced the contract extension of head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith, extending his tenure with the Aggies through the 2025-26 season. “We are excited to announce this extension of Craig’s contract,” Hartwell said. “In less than three years he has established a consistent

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