Less than two weeks after he was named the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Ryan Ridder has unveiled an impressive coaching staff. Matt Sligh is joining the Skyhawks as the associate head coach while Denver Cobb and Tim Peete have signed on as assistant coaches. “We’ve worked really hard,
Nate James named Head Basketball Coach at Austin Peay
Twenty years ago today, Nate James played 20 minutes for Duke in the 2001 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game win against Arizona, earning the first of three national title rings he’d pick up as a Blue Devil—one as a player and two as an assistant coach under one of college basketball’s most legendary names. Today,
OFFICIAL: EIU Announces Simmons As Next Basketball Coach
Eastern Illinois Athletic Director Tom Michael has announced that Marty Simmons has been hired as the Panthers men’s basketball coach. A press conference to formally introduce Simmons will be held on Thursday afternoon at First Mid Court at Lantz Arena and will be streamed on Facebook Live. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the press conference is
REPORT: Marty Simmons set to be named Head Coach at Eastern Illinois
According to a report from Jeff Goodman, Marty Simmons will be named as the next head basketball coach at Eastern Illinois. Simmons, the former head coach at Evansville, has been the special assistant to the head coach at Clemson since 2018. He holds a career record of 283-247 (.534), with stops at UE, SIUE, and
OFFICIAL: Ridder named Head Coach at Tennessee Martin
Athletic director Kurt McGuffin has announced the hiring of Ryan Ridder as the University of Tennessee at Martin head men’s basketball coach. A formal meet-and-greet event with Ridder, his wife Jen and daughters Brixton and Remi will be held on campus next week with more details to follow. “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Ryan, Jen and
REPORT: Ridder to UT Martin
According to multiple reports, Bethune-Cookman head coach Ryan Ridder will be named as the new head coach at Tennessee Martin. Ridder has been the head coach at B-CU since 2017, where he has compiled a 48-45 (.516). The Wildcats opted out of the 2020-21 season. Before taking over at Bethune-Cookman, Ridder had a successful run
OFFICIAL: Figger tabbed Head Basketball Coach at UTRGV
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced on Monday the hiring of 2017-18 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Coach of the Year Matt Figger, who had been the head coach at Austin Peay for the last four seasons, as the new men’s basketball head coach. Figger will be formally introduced to
Robinson will not be retained at Tennessee Martin
Tennessee Martin has informed interim head coach Montez Robinson that he will not be retained. Robinson led the Skyhawks this past season following the sudden passing of head coach Anthony Stewart. Robinson released the following statement tonight: I was recently informed that I will not be the head coach. It has been a pleasure leading
Spoonhour’s contract not renewed at Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois Athletics has announced that men’s basketball head coach Jay Spoonhour‘s contract will not be renewed. The Panthers wrapped up the 2020-21 season last weekend at home posting a 9-18 record, 6-10 in the Ohio Valley Conference. Entering the season Spoonhour was the longest tenured coach in the OVC as he coached his ninth season
Spradlin captures OVC Coach of the Year Award
Morehead State head men’s basketball coach Preston Spradlin earned the OVC Coach of the Year award, as announced today bu the league. The award was voted on by league head coaches and communications directors. Entering his fifth season on the MSU bench, Spradlin had led the Eagles to back-to-back OVC Tournament appearances, including a quarterfinal
Robinson tabbed as Interim Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Martin
Athletic director Kurt McGuffin has announced that Montez Robinson will take over as interim head coach of the University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball program. Robinson becomes the 11th head coach in Skyhawk men’s basketball history, following Anthony Stewart – who tragically passed away on Nov. 15. “We will be leaning heavily on all of our
Jacksonville State Basketball Staff Update
Head men’s basketball coach Ray Harper announced two changes to his staff Thursday afternoon. Tysor Anderson has been elevated to assistant coach and Dennan Morrow is the Gamecocks’ new coordinator of basketball operations. Anderson joins veteran coaches Tommy Wade and Jake Morton as the team’s third assistant after spending the 2019-20 season as the coordinator of