Story: ODU’s senior executive writer Harry Minium Jeff Jones didn’t stay retired very long. After resigning as Old Dominion’s head basketball coach last February, Jones will continue to work for ODU athletics as a mentor for the University’s 18 head coaches and the dozens of Monarch assistant coaches. Dr. Wood Selig, ODU’s director of athletics,
Nadeau named Assistant Basketball Coach at Old Dominion
Old Dominion men’s basketball head coach Mike Jones announced on Monday the hiring of Ryan Nadeau as an assistant coach. “Ryan comes to our program with a wealth of experience and knowledge. From his time with Michigan State to his time with the Chicago Bulls, and the last few years at Virginia Tech, Ryan has
Old Dominion Basketball Staff Update
Old Dominion Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Jones announced on two more members – Matt Hamilton and James Robinson, III – to the 2024-25 coaching staff along with retaining Jamal Robinson as an assistant coach. Jones previously announced the hiring of Odell Hodge as special assistant to the head coach earlier this week. “I’m excited about the staff
Former ODU All-American Hodge named Monarchs Special Assistant to the Head Coach
Old Dominion head men’s basketball coach announced one member of his 2024-25 staff on Tuesday and is proud to bring back Odell Hodge as special assistant to the head coach. “It is always easy and exciting to welcome one of our own back home. But what Odell represents is truly unique and our players will benefit
OFFICIAL: Jeff Jones Retires
Following-up on reports from earlier today, Old Dominion coach Jeff Jones has made his retirement official. Here’s the statement that ODU released this afternoon: After eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight, a dozen 20-win seasons, and an NIT Championship, Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones announced his retirement on Monday. Jones finishes
Old Dominion’s Jeff Jones to announce retirement today
Old Dominion Head Basketball Coach Jeff Jones will announce his retirement during a noon press conference at Chartway Arena on Monday, the Monarch athletic department announced. Jones, who stepped away from the team following a heart attack in December, had been at ODU for the past eleven seasons. In addition to his time with the
Old Dominion Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones to take leave for remainder of season
Old Dominion University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Jones announced Sunday that he will step away from coaching for the rest of the season due to health issues. Jones has been recovering at home since suffering a heart attack and subsequent stent procedure on December 20, 2023, during the team’s trip to the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. Shortly after
Old Dominion’s Jeff Jones suffers heart attack in Hawaii
Old Dominion head men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones suffered a heart attack in Honolulu on Wednesday night, the athletic department announced in a release earlier today. According to the statement, Jones suffered the heart attack on Wednesday night, and is “resting comfortably and expecting a full recovery.” Jones, is expected to remain hospitalized for the
Brooks named Director of Recruiting at Old Dominion
Old Dominion men’s basketball head coach Jeff Jones announced the hiring of Jordan Brooks as Director of Recruiting on Monday. He joins the Monarchs after a year as the Director of Recruiting at Xavier. “We are very fortunate to have Jordan join our coaching staff. He is a young, energetic coach with a very bright future. His
Robinson joins ODU MBB Staff
Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones announced that Jamal Robinson has been named an assistant coach with the Monarchs. Robinson joins the staff after a two-year stint at LaSalle University. “Jamal is recognized within the coaching profession as a top skill development instructor. In addition, his work with various elite basketball camps, including the
Old Dominion Dirt…
I can confirm that Old Dominion has hired Gus Fraley as their new video coordinator. He replaces Chris Kovensky who was elevated to assistant coach earlier this summer. Fraley had spent the past six seasons on the staff at Tennessee Tech, serving the first four as the director of basketball operations, and the last two as
DII DIRT: Gannon expected to name Old Dominion assistant as next Head Coach
Been following this one for a while… After first offering their job to big-time JUCO head coach from Florida who turned it down last week, DII Gannon University (PA) is apparently now set to name Kelvin Jefferson as their next head coach. The Old Dominion assistant has been on Jeff Jones staff since 2016. He