Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that NYU will hire Colgate assistant Dave Klatsky as their new head men’s basketball coach. Klatsky, who played at Penn, had been an assistant at Colgate for the past eleven seasons. The Raiders have won 176 games during his time on the bench, and have
Hayes named DBO at Lafayette
Jalen Hayes has been added to the coaching staff of first-year Leopard men’s basketball coach Mike Jordan. He will take over as the director of operations. Hayes spent the 2021-22 season on the men’s basketball coaching staff at Widener University, coaching under Chris Carideo. He helped lead that team to a berth in the semifinals of the
Jordan named Head Basketball Coach at Lafayette
Mike Jordan, who spent nine seasons as an assistant coach on the Colgate men’s basketball staff, has been named the 19th head coach of the Lafayette men’s basketball program. Jordan will be officially introduced on Wednesday at a 3 p.m. press conference in Pfenning Alumni Center. Jordan’s most recent stint at Colgate in 2021-22 saw the Raiders win
Colgate’s Langel signs long-term extension
Head Colgate University Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Langel has agreed to a contract extension at the University through 2030, announced Tuesday by Vice President and Director of Athletics Nicki Moore. The contract extension comes on the heels of another historic men’s basketball season. In his 11th year at the helm, Langel guided the program to its third 20-win season,
Lafayette’s O’Hanlon to retire following 2021-22 season
Lafayette College men’s basketball head coach Fran O’Hanlon, who is the winningest coach in Patriot League history, announced Friday his plans to retire following the conclusion of the Leopards’ 2021-22 season. “As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end someday. With that in mind and after thoughtful consideration, I have decided to
Holy Cross Head Coach Brett Nelson to miss next two games
Holy Cross released the following statement on the status of head coach Brett Nelson: Due to COVID-19 protocols, Holy Cross head men’s basketball coach Brett Nelson will not coach the Crusaders from the bench during their next two games, at Central Connecticut and La Salle. The Holy Cross medical staff has cleared the team to
Jenkins added to Lehigh Men’s Basketball Staff
Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced on Tuesday the addition of Willie Jenkins as assistant coach. Jenkins was a former standout at Tennessee Tech, earning Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year his senior season of 2004-05, while leading his team to the regular season title. He replaces Noel Hightower on the staff,
Lehigh assistant departs for job with Indiana Pacers
Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced the departure of Noel Hightower to the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Hightower, assistant coach since 2017, leaves for the Indianapolis NBA franchise and his responsibilities will include on-court player development assistance as well as video review. “We are very happy for Noel,” said Reed. “He is an aspiring
Hines named MBB Director of Operations at Loyola University Maryland
Sydney Hines has joined the Loyola University Maryland men’s basketball staff as the director of operations, Head Coach Tavaras Hardy announced. A native of the Baltimore area, Hines recently served as a graduate assistant coach for the last two seasons at nearby Goucher College where she also earned her Master of Education. “I am thrilled to welcome
Greenman promoted to Associate Head Coach at American
American University head men’s basketball coach Mike Brennan announced on Wednesday the elevation of Scott Greenman to the associate head coach role. Greenman is entering his ninth season as the top assistant on Brennan’s staff after previously spending three seasons with him at Georgetown. “Having a great staff is critical to being successful and having someone like
Thorsen named Assistant Basketball Coach at Army West Point
With the recent addition of Nick Thorsen to his ranks, Army West Point Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jimmy Allen has completed his staff for the 2021-22 season. Thorsen will serve the team as an assistant coach, working primarily on offensive efforts. “I am very excited that we are able to have Nick join our staff after
Boston University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Boston University has added two administrative staffers to their men’s basketball staff, as they have hired Herschel Jenkins as the Director of Basketball Operations, and Griffin Lyon as the Video Coordinator. Herschel Jenkins After spending five seasons at Fordham, Herschel Jenkins was named Boston University director of basketball operations by men’s basketball head coach Joe