Eastern Illinois men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons has completed his coaching staff for the upcoming season with the hiring of Nate Michael as an assistant coach on the Panthers staff. Michael joins the EIU staff after working the past two seasons on the staff of Daniyal Robinson at Cleveland State where the Vikings made back-to-back appearances in the
Brooks named Assistant Basketball Coach at Morehead State
With a vast array of experience, Jordan Brooks has joined the Morehead State family as assistant men’s basketball coach. Brooks served two seasons at Director of Recruiting at Old Dominion following a season in the same role at Xavier. “I’ve known Jordan for several years, and I’m very excited to add him to our program,”
Klingsick promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Morehead State
A familiar face will be on the sidelines again for Morehead State Men’s Basketball. In his fourth season, Ky Klingsick is now a full time assistant coach. Head coach Jonathan Mattox retained Klingsick after working alongside him during Klingsick’s first year in 2021-22. “Ky is someone I targeted very early on in the hiring process. I wanted
OFFICIAL: Mattox named Head Basketball Coach at Morehead State
Jonathan Mattox has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Morehead State I had Mattox with the second best odds to get the job back on April 3rd in the Morehead State coaching search odds article HERE. Here is the official statement from MSU announcing the move: A familiar face has earned
Tennessee Tech’s Pelphrey receives 4-yr contract extension
Story: Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information Fresh off arguably the program’s best season in nearly two decades, Tennessee Tech men’s basketball head coach John Pelphrey will have the opportunity to continue to build the Golden Eagles in his image and fight for the team’s first NCAA Tournament berth since 1963. As announced by Tennessee Tech
Western Illinois Basketball Staff Update
Western Illinois University head men’s basketball coach Chad Boudreau announced a pair of additions to his coaching staff for the upcoming season as well as promoting a trio current staffers.Both Chris Hill and John Clancy join the Leatherneck program as assistant coaches while Kamrein Street and Kris Glover move up to fill assistant coaching roles and Kyle Heikkinen moves up to Associate Head Coach. Kyle Heikkinen | Associate Head
Eastern Illinois Basketball Staff Update
Eastern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Marty Simmons has announced the addition of Rich McBride as an assistant coach on the Panthers staff along with a change in roles for assistant to the head coach Bob Lockart. McBride comes to EIU after coaching last season on the staff at Lincoln University (Mo.). He helped coach the team to 17
SIUE hires Thorpe as Assistant Basketball Coach
SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone continues to add to his coaching staff, announcing the addition of veteran Assistant Coach Angres Thorpe. Thorpe comes to SIUE following a four-year stint on the staff at Buffalo, where he spent the 2022-23 season as the Associate Head Coach. The Bulls compiled a 70-49 record with Thorpe on staff.
SEMO’s Korn agrees to 4-yr extension
Southeast Missouri Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Korn agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke announced Wednesday. Korn’s new contract will run through April 30, 2027. “Brad has done a great job rebuilding our men’s basketball program and creating a positive culture,” said Barke. “He has restored
Lewis steps down as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Cumberland; Becomes Associate Head Coach at Tennessee State
Head men’s basketball coach Jeremy Lewis steps down to accept Associate Head Coach position at Tennessee State. Lewis has been a member of the Cumberland community for the past 23 years as a student-athlete, a graduate assistant, men’s assistant coach, women’s head coach, and men’s head coach leading Cumberland to success at each level. “I
Shingles named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lindenwood
Lindenwood men’s basketball head coach Kyle Gerdeman announced the addition of Brandon Shingles as assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. Shingles spent last season as an assistant coach at McNeese State. Prior to his time in Lake Charles, La. Shingles spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida where he served as the team
Tennessee Martin extends Ridder through 2027-28
University of University of Tennessee at Martin athletic director Kurt McGuffin has announced an extension to keep head men’s basketball coach Ryan Ridder on the Skyhawk sideline for the next five seasons. Ridder is entering his third year at the helm of the UT Martin men’s basketball program. Last season, the Lexington, Ky. native engineered the second-biggest turnaround