HoopDirt has mentioned most of these hirings over the past few weeks – here’s the announcement by Tennessee Tech making them all official: Tennessee Tech men’s basketball Head Coach Tobin Anderson announces the following additions to his coaching staff. Tech has added Matt Capell as Associate Head Coach, Thomas Bonacum as Assistant Coach, Jamal Johnson
Nolan Smith receives contract extension at Tennessee State
Tennessee State University and head men’s basketball Coach Nolan Smith have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him leading the Tigers through the 2031 season, Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen announced today. The extension reflects the university’s commitment to sustained excellence and the continued growth of its athletics program. “My staff and I are
Mattox inks contract extension at Morehead State
Story courtesy: Matt Schabert, Morehead State Athletic Media Relations Following an Ohio Valley Conference championship season, Morehead State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jonathan Mattox has earned a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Mattox, the 15th head coach in MSU men’s basketball program history, led the Eagles to a 20-13 mark and a 15-5 record in the OVC
OFFICIAL: Darrell Walker no longer Head Basketball Coach at Little Rock
Here’s the official release from Little Rock on their parting of ways with head men’s basketball coach Darrell Walker: The Little Rock Department of Athletics today announced a leadership change in the Trojan Men’s Basketball program. Head Coach Darrell Walker, who led the Trojans for eight seasons, compiling a 113–133 (.459) overall record, will not
REPORT: Little Rock parts ways with Darrell Walker
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Little Rock has parted ways with head basketball coach Darrell Walker. Walker had spent the past eight seasons as the Trojans head coach, going 113-133 (.459) over that span. His squad finished this season with a 12-20 (9-11 OVC) record, and were knocked out of the league tourney by
Pelphrey fired as Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech University Athletics has announced a change in leadership for its men’s basketball program. After seven seasons at the helm, Head Coach John Pelphrey will not return for an eighth season. “We thank John for his service and commitment to our men’s basketball program. We felt it was the right time for a leadership
UT Martin, Shulman Agree To Contract Extension Through 2030-31
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.