Murray State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Miller announced the hiring of Jordan VerHulst, who joins the Racers for the 2025-26 season as assistant coach/offensive coordinator. “We are excited to welcome Jordan VerHulst to our Murray State coaching staff,” said Coach Miller. “His extensive experience at Memphis, Auburn, and the G-League, paired with his offensive
Mullins promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Murray State
Murray State men’s basketball Head Coach Ryan Miller announced that Brendan Mullins has been promoted to Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator ahead of the 2024-25 season for the Racers. “I’m thrilled to announce Brenden Mullins’ promotion,” Miller said. “His extensive experience in the Missouri Valley Conference, paired with his relentless work ethic and exceptional
Jones named Assistant Basketball Coach at Indiana State
Story Courtesy Nick Rush | GoSycamores.com Indiana State men’s basketball head coach Matthew Graves announced the newest member of his coaching staff, Byron Jones. Jones joins the Sycamore staff most recently after being an assistant coach of the Texas Longhorns the previous two seasons. He has spent time as assistant coach at Troy (2020-23), Air Force (2019-20), Fresno
Former UNI standout Sonnen joins Panthers staff as Assistant Basketball Coach
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