Georgia basketball coach Mike White is one of four Bulldogs head coaches to receive contract extensions today. Joining White in signing new pacts are Drake Bernstein (women’s tennis), Meghan Boenig (equestrian) and Caryl Smith Gilbert (track and field). White’s deal now runs through the 2031 season. Georgia Basketball has seen consistent and impressive improvement throughout White’s three years in Athens.
Steven Pearl named Auburn Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Obviously the news of the day has been Bruce Pearl’s resignation as the head basketball coach at Auburn (more HERE). The school has also issued a statement on the hiring of Steven Pearl as his father’s replacement: Steven Pearl has been named Auburn men’s basketball head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Monday. Pearl, who has
OFFICIAL: Pearl resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Auburn
Following up on earlier reports from today – here’s the official statement from Auburn on the resignation of head basketball coach Bruce Pearl: Bruce Pearl, who has guided the Auburn men’s basketball program to unprecedented heights in his 11 years on The Plains, will step down as head coach effective immediately and will move into
REPORT: Auburn’s Bruce Pearl will retire; Steven Pearl expected to take over
Bruce Pearl, 65, is expected to retire after 11 seasons as Auburn’s head basketball coach according to an ESPN report. His son, Steven Pearl, currently the Tigers’ associate head coach, is expected to take over the program this upcoming season. Pearl leaves following a historic year in which Auburn reached its second-ever Final Four, earned
REPORT: Auburn’s Pearl “leaning against” running for Senate
According to a report from Emily Jacobs, Auburn Head Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl is currently “leaning against” running for Senate. There has been much speculation over the past few months that the outspoken coach would run to replace current Senator Tommy Tuberville who is running for Governor of Alabama. Speaking to reporters last Thursday, Pearl
Janovsky hired as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at LSU
LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon completed his coaching staff for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday with the announcement of John Janovsky as Director of Operations. Janovsky has been at North Carolina State the last three seasons as director of scouting/quality control. During his time at NC State the Wolfpack went to the NCAA Final
Barnes signs lifetime contract at Tennessee
University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday afternoon the signing of a lifetime contract for head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes, live on the Mike Keith Show. The most accomplished leader in the history of Tennessee men’s basketball, Barnes owns a dazzling 232-109 (.664) record in 10 years on Rocky Top, including a 112-67 (.626) mark
Walden named Assistant Basketball Coach at LSU
LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon on Wednesday announced the addition of Vince Walden to his coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Walden comes to LSU after a six-year stint at Texas A&M, serving as an assistant coach this past season. In all, Walden brings more than two decades of player development, recruiting and high-level
Marcus Thornton joins LSU Basketball Support Staff
Former LSU SEC Player of the Year Marcus Thornton has joined the LSU Basketball program’s support staff for the 2025-26 season. Thornton will serve in an off-court role in mentoring players and assisting in the player development aspect of the program under the direction of Coach Matt McMahon. Thornton earned SEC Player of the Year
Jack Frost named LSU Basketball Director of Scouting
LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon announced on Monday that Jack Frost, who has over 10 years of experience with college basketball programs, will be the team’s new director of scouting for the 2025-26 season. Frost last season was the director of operations for the University of Denver following five seasons in the Stanford
Johansson named Director of Scouting and Analytics at Mississippi State
Story Courtesy: Matt Dunaway, Mississippi State Director/Communications Mississippi State men’s basketball has hired Erik Johansson as director of scouting and analytics announced Thursday by head coach Chris Jans. Johansson will work extensively on scouting, analytics and basketball strategies with members of the coaching staff to assist in the creation of opponent scouting reports and provide video
Olsen joins Florida Basketball Staff as Director of Basketball Strategy and Analytics
Florida men’s basketball has brought Kevin Olsen on staff as director of basketball strategy and analytics. Olsen, UF’s video coordinator in 2022-23, returns to Gainesville after two seasons as assistant coach at his alma mater, University of San Francisco. The position on Florida’s staff opened following the elevation of Jonathan Safir to assistant coach this offseason. From 2023-25 as an