Murray State Athletics has added former Racer 1 jockey Madison Kirby as its newly-created Director of On-Campus Recruiting for Racer Men’s and Women’s Basketball. “Madison has an unparalleled understanding of the history and traditions of Murray State Athletics, making her the perfect ambassador to present Racer Basketball to recruits and their families,” Director of Athletics
Dowd named Director of Men’s and Women’s Basketball Operations at Evansville
Entering his third year at the University of Evansville, Sammy Dowd has assumed the role of Director of Basketball Operations for both the Purple Aces men’s and women’s basketball teams. “Sammy is as resilient a person as you will find while also being one of the most grateful people you have ever come across. He is
Belmont Basketball Staff Update
Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Casey Alexander announced Tuesday changes to the Bruin coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Sean Rutigliano has been elevated to associate head coach, Kerron Johnson has been elevated to assistant coach, Harrison Gascho has been extended as director of basketball operations and Luke Smith has been hired as director of player development. “While we will miss Coach (Tyler)
Graves named Head Basketball Coach at Indiana State
Indiana State Interim Director of Athletics Angie Lansing announced Matthew Graves has been named the 27th men’s basketball head coach on Thursday afternoon. Friday Press Conference: An introductory press conference will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Hulman Center. The press conference will be streamed live via Indiana State Athletics YouTube Page and will be open to the
Southern Illinois Basketball Staff Update
Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced additions to his staff on Thursday, adding assistant coach Will Veasley, player development coaches Tae Gibbs and Darreon Reddick, and director of operations Justin Endsley. The group joins assistant coach Jerrance Howard who was announced last week. Nagy will fill one other assistant coach role in the coming days. “We’re thrilled
Ben McCollum named Head Basketball Coach at Drake
Ben McCollum has been named as the head basketball coach at Drake. No official press release yet, but the Drake basketball X account tweeted the following: McCollum has spent the past 15 seasons as the head coach at D2 Northwest Missouri, where he compiled a career record of 394-91 (241-63 MIAA) During his tenure with
Jerrance Howard retained on new staff at Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois head coach Scott Nagy announced that he will retain assistant coach Jerrance Howard on staff. “I’m so pleased to be able to keep Jerrance on staff. He provides continuity and a relationship for the players that choose to stay with us from last year’s team,” Nagy said. “I know how well respected he is when it comes
Ehsan named Head Basketball Coach at UIC
Rob Ehsan, one of the nation’s top young coaches and an elite recruiter, has been named UIC men’s basketball head coach designate, subject to approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Ehsan (pronounced E-sahn) brings 20 years of college basketball coaching experience to Chicago, including four as the head coach at UAB where he posted
Dana Ford out as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri State
Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced Sunday a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program, relieving coach Dana Ford of his duties after the conclusion of the season. Missouri State finished the year with a 17-16 overall record and an 8-12 ledger in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Bears were
Willis added to UIC Basketball Coaching Staff
The UIC men’s basketball program is proud to announce the addition of Tony Wills to the coaching staff, head coach Luke Yaklich announced. Wills joins the staff as an assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for developing young talent. “I am very thankful for this opportunity that coach Yaklich has given me,” commented
OFFICIAL: Spoonhour joins Missouri State Basketball Staff
This one has been out there for a while – mentioned it back on 6/1 (Daily Dirt). It’s now been made official. Jay Spoonhour has been named as an assistant coach on Dana Ford’s staff at Missouri State. Here’s the official release from MSU: The son of Missouri State coaching legend Charlie Spoonhour is returning
REPORT: Lottich out at Valpo
Matt Lottich is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Valparaiso according to a Jon Rothstein tweet. Lottich had compiled a 108-117 (.480) record over his seven seasons at the helm of the Beacons. This past season his team went 11-21 (5-15 MVC). The former Stanford Cardinal had served as an assistant at Valpo