UNI head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson on announced the hiring of Marc Sonnen as the Panthers’ new fourth full-time assistant coach. Sonnen, a prolific scorer who played for the Panthers from 2009 to 2013, returns to Northern Iowa after three seasons coaching at the Division II level. “It is a great day for us to bring
Netti joins Illinois State Basketball Staff
Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon has announced the addition of veteran assistant coach Mike Netti to his coaching staff starting with the 2025-26 season. “I am extremely excited to reconnect with Coach Pedon, and to be a part of the Illinois State University community,” said Netti. “His approach to investing in players and building relationships is
Pedon receives contract extension at Illinois State
Following back-to-back seasons with strong improvement – including the 2025 College Basketball Invitational Title – Illinois State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pedon has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. The 22 wins from the 2024-25 season was the program’s most since the 2016-17 season, and the program’s first winning season since 2018-19. “I am
Kuyper named Men’s Basketball General Manager at Murray State
Murray State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Miller announced hiring of Ernie Kuyper as the Racers’ General Manager, a first for the team as it builds a new program heading into the 2025-26 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Ernie Kuyper as the inaugural General Manager of Murray State Men’s Basketball, a newly created role
Hawkins promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced Monday that Steve Hawkins has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. “Promoting Coach Hawkins was definitely the right decision for us,” Nagy said. “Like our players, I rely heavily on Coach Hawkins in all situations. His coaching experience and work ethic make this an obvious choice for us.” In addition
Henderson named Head Basketball Coach at Drake
Eric Henderson has been named the head coach of the Drake University men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Brian Hardin announced on Friday. Henderson is the 31st head coach in the Bulldogs’ history. “My family and I are elated to join Drake Nation,” Henderson said. “Early on in this process it became evident that values and vision aligned
REPORT: Murray State to hire Creighton Assistant Ryan Miller as next Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports this morning, including one from Jon Rothstein, Murray State is expected to hire Creighton assistant Ryan Miller as their next head basketball coach. Miller is in his fourth season at Creighton, and has also been an assistant at TCU, UNLV, Auburn New Mexico, and Pepperdine. More on this once it becomes
Kirby named Director of On-Campus Recruiting for Murray State Basketball
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