Head men’s basketball coach Jeremy Shulman and the University of Tennessee at Martin have come to terms on a contract extension that will keep Shulman on the Skyhawk sidelines through 2031. Announced as the 13th head coach in program history on March 27, 2024, Shulman’s debut season at UT Martin featured 16 newcomers, which were tied with California,
Tennessee State Men’s Basketball names Bilal “Bizzy” Joseph Executive Director of Basketball Strategy & Innovation
Story Courtesy: Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Nolan Smith announced Thursday the addition of Bilal “Bizzy” Joseph as the program’s executive director of basketball strategy and innovation, a newly created role designed to strengthen the Tigers’ competitive edge through innovation, corporate collaboration and championship-level infrastructure. Joseph, a
Tennessee State adds Dalonte Hill to Basketball Staff
Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith announced the addition of veteran recruiter and coach Dalonte Hill as an assistant coach. Hill brings nearly 20 years of coaching experience across the Big Ten, Big 12, Conference USA and Southland conferences, along with a reputation as a program builder and elite recruiter. He most recently served on
Vince Taylor joins Tennessee State Basketball Staff
Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith announced the hiring of veteran coach Vince Taylor as an assistant coach. Taylor, a Lexington, Kentucky, native, brings more than two decades of experience at the collegiate and professional levels, with stops at UCF, Texas Tech, Minnesota, Louisville, Pittsburgh and Wyoming, as well as two seasons with the NBA’s
SIUE adds Holloway as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story courtesy: Joe Pott, SIUE Athletic Communications SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has added veteran assistant coach Rob Holloway to his staff. Holloway comes to the Cougars after most recently serving as an assistant coach at Triton College outside of Chicago. “I am greatly humbled and elated to join Coach Barone’s staff and the SIUE community,” Holloway
NBA Veteran DerMarr Johnson Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith announced the addition of former NBA veteran and nationally acclaimed player DerMarr Johnson as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. Johnson brings more than 16 years of professional playing experience, including seven seasons in the NBA, along with key coaching and player development roles at the collegiate level.
Sherrer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Morehead State
Story Courtesy Matt Schabert, Morehead State Athletic Media Relations Bryan Sherrer, an experienced coach at many levels, has joined the Morehead State men’s basketball staff with head coach Jonathan Mattox. Sherrer heads to MSU from another MSU – Murray State. He served as assistant coach there in 2024-25 after first being in the role of graduate
OFFICIAL: Nolan Smith named Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Tennessee State University has named Nolan Smith as its new head men’s basketball coach, bringing in a national champion, former NBA player, and one of the most respected young coaches in college basketball. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be named head coach at TSU,” Smith said. “First and foremost, I’m ready to give
Covington added to SIUE Basketball Staff
SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has announced of Edwardsville native Garret Covington to his staff for the upcoming season. “We’re excited to welcome Garret Covington to our staff,” Barone said. “He’s a tremendous addition who brings energy, experience, and a winning mentality. His background as a standout player and his ability to connect with student-athletes will make
OFFICIAL: Korn receives contract extension at SEMO
Following up on something that HoopDirt mentioned earlier this week…the details of Brad Korn’s new contract at Southeast Missouri have now been made official. Here’s the statement from SEMO: Southeast Missouri Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Korn agreed to a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke announced. Korn’s new contract, which was finalized
REPORT: SEMO’s Korn to receive contract extension
According to a report by KFSV-12, Southeast Missouri State University head men’s basketball coach Brad Korn will receive a contract extension with specific terms of the new deal expected to be released later this week. The extension follows an unprecedented season for Korn, who was named Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Coach of the Year after
Penny Collins resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State; Accepts NBA job
Tennessee State University head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins has stepped down, effective immediately, to accept a coaching position in the NBA. According to The Field of 68, Collins will join the Memphis Grizzlies organization. Assistant coach Erik Buggs will serve as interim head coach during the transition. Collins’ departure marks the end of a seven-year