Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Evan Bradds announced Wednesday the hire of Marcus Belcher as an assistant coach for the Bruin program. Belcher has two decades of college coaching experience, having spent the previous two seasons at ETSU. “Marcus is an extraordinary addition to our coaching staff,” Bradds said. “He has been there and done that
Holmes elevated to Director of Basketball Operations at Belmont
Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Evan Bradds announced Friday the promotion of Clay Holmes to the role of director of basketball operations within the Bruin program. Holmes spent the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant at Belmont for Casey Alexander. “We are pleased to announce Clay Holmes will remain on staff as our director of basketball operations,” Bradds said.
Murray State’s Miller extended through 2031 season
After guiding the Murray State men’s basketball program to 20 wins and securing a spot in the postseason National Invitation Tournament, head coach Ryan Miller has received a contract extension that will see him lead the Racers through 2031. Named the 18th head coach in program history in March 2025, Miller also led the team to a program-best
Green named Head Basketball Coach at Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook and Director of Athletics Megan Franklin on Wednesday, announced that Kyle Green has accepted the position of head men’s basketball coach. Green becomes the 26th head coach in program history after a coaching career that has spanned over 30 years across multiple NCAA divisions, including 16 seasons as an assistant
Long-time Belmont Assistant Brian Ayers will remain on Bruins staff with new Head Coach Evan Bradds
Belmont University men’s basketball associate head coach Brian Ayers will remain on the Bruin coaching staff, it was announced Monday. Ayers, the longest-standing assistant coach at one institution in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, will begin his 29th season in 2026-27. He will be reunited with newly-named Belmont head coach and Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds. Ayers coached
OFFICIAL: Bradds named Head Basketball Coach at Belmont
Duke’s Evan Bradds has officially been named as the head basketball coach at his alma mater Belmont. Here’s the release from the school: Belmont University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Corley announced Thursday the hiring of Evan Bradds (’17) as the 11th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Bradds, among the greatest players in Belmont University and Ohio
Grushkin joins Murray State Basketball Staff as Defensive Analyst
Murray State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Miller announced the hiring of Al Grushkin, who joins the Racers for the 2025-26 season as Defensive Analyst. Grushkin brings to the Racers, experience and wisdom gained in a career that is in its fourth decade of success at both the collegiate and professional levels. “We are excited to welcome
Stoltzfus, Swearingen named MBB Graduate Assistants at Indiana State
Story Courtesy Nick Rush | GoSycamores.com Indiana State basketball announces two graduate assistants joining the Sycamore staff for the next two years: Carter Stoltzfus and Caleb Swearingen. Carter StoltzfusStoltzfus is a native of Middlebury, Ind., a graduate of Northridge High School. In both 2019 and 2020 he and his high school team won the sectional championship, where Stoltzfus’ senior-year
Indiana State’s Graves recovering after triple bypass surgery
Indiana State head men’s basketball coach Matthew Graves is recovering following successful triple bypass surgery. Graves family released the following statement on social media earlier today: Indiana State announced yesterday that Graves recently visited Union Hospital for an evaluation after experiencing tightness in his chest. Following a thorough examination, doctors determined that Matthew would need
Indiana State’s Graves takes leave of absence; Slessinger named Acting Head Coach
Indiana State men’s basketball head coach Matthew Graves will be taking a leave of absence, effective immediately, due to a medical procedure ahead of the start of the 2025-26 season. Associate Head Coach Mark Slessinger will serve as the Sycamores’ acting head coach in Graves’ absence. Graves recently visited Union Hospital for an evaluation after experiencing tightness in his chest. Following
Dowd elevated to Assistant Coach / Director of Player Development at Evansville
University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach David Ragland has announced the promotion of Sammy Dowd to a Assistant Coach – Director of Player Development with the Purple Aces program. “I’m thrilled to share the news of Sammy Dowd’s elevation to Assistant Coach – Director of Player Development. Since our arrival in Evansville, Sammy has made a
Manigat named Men’s Basketball Director of Player Personnel at Murray State
Murray State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Miller announced the hiring of Jahenns Manigat, who joins the Racers for the 2025-26 season as Director of Player Personnel and comes to MSU with experience in the Missouri Valley Conference as a student-athlete at Creighton. Manigat comes to Murray State with the experience of playing in the Missouri Valley Conference.