Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced his retirement Monday after 33 years leading one of the most respected college basketball programs in America. “For the past 33 years, it has been my privilege to work with, and for, a remarkable community of men and women at Belmont University,” Byrd said. “Throughout my
Harris not renewed as Head Basketball Coach at SIUE
SIUE announced that the contract for Jon Harris will not be renewed. Harris was only the second men’s basketball head coach in its NCAA Division I era. “We want to thank Jon Harris for his efforts on behalf of Cougar basketball for the past four years. We wish Jon well in his future endeavors,” said
Tennessee Tech’s Steve Payne Resigns
Steve Payne has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach at Tennessee Tech University following 17 seasons with the program, including the last eight as head coach. Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced Payne’s resignation Sunday. A national search will begin immediately to identify Tennessee Tech’s 13th head coach in program history. Associate
UT Martin Dirt…
I can confirm that University of Tennessee Martin associate head coach Jermaine Johnson is no longer on the Skyhawks staff. He had been at UTM since the 2014-15 season, and was promoted to associate head coach two years ago. Per athletic department policy, they do not issue statements or press releases on assistant coach departures,
Tennessee Martin Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Anthony Stewart, head men’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, has increased his support staff by three members for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Stewart announced the additions of AJ Maxwell (director of operations), Andrew Manas (video coordinator) and Brandon Ewing (director of player personnel). Maxwell comes to the Skyhawks after a successful
Waldo to join SIUE Men’s Basketball Staff
Hall of Fame Coach Mike Waldo will join the SIUE men’s basketball staff beginning September 1, according to Head Coach Jon Harris. “We are thrilled to have Mike Waldo join our staff,” Harris said. “It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to hire a Hall of Fame coach with more than 700 career
Gordon Promoted to Associate Head Coach at SEMO
Adam Gordon was elevated to Associate Head Coach of the Southeast Missouri men’s basketball program Wednesday. Gordon assumes his new role after spending the last three years as an assistant coach on Rick Ray’s staff. “I am happy to announce that I have named Adam Associate Head Coach,” said Ray. “I have known Adam since
Ortiz named Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech men’s basketball head coach Steve Payne had an easy decision to make when filling the program’s vacancy for director of operations, welcoming back former student manager Jonathan Ortiz to Cookeville to fill the role for the 2018-19 season. “It’s exciting,” Ortiz said. “Tech feels like home. It was really a no-brainer to come
Holloway Elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Belmont
Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced the hiring of Tyler Holloway as an assistant coach on the Bruin staff. Holloway, elevated from his role as director of basketball operations, enters his tenth campaign on the Belmont coaching staff. During that time, Belmont has won 217 games – over 24 per season –
Scott Combs Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Morehead State
Scott Combs, who has extensive head coaching and administrative experience and a broad knowledge of the Ohio Valley Conference, has been named assistant coach for the Morehead State men’s basketball program. Combs joins the Eagles after a successful six-year stint as head coach and associate athletic director at Martin Methodist in Tennessee. He also spent 12
Belmont Assistant Departs Bruins Men’s Basketball Staff
Belmont University men’s basketball assistant coach Mark Price has accepted the head coaching position at Baylor School in Chattanooga, the school announced Tuesday. Price spent the past seven seasons as a member of head coach Rick Byrd’s coaching staff. Over that span, the Bruins went 168-64, won six consecutive conference championships – including NCAA Tournament
McMahon Receives Contract Extension at Murray State
Dr. Bob Davies, President of Murray State University, announced that the Board of Regents approved his recommendation to extend the contracts of Director of Athletics Allen Ward, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt McMahon, and Head Women’s Golf Coach & Senior Woman Administrator Velvet Milkman. “These are three key positions within the Department of Athletics and