The first head coach in program history to win 20 or more games in each of his first two seasons, Mark H. Carter and Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Byington and Vanderbilt have agreed to a contract extension that empowers him to build on his success. Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and
Alvin Brooks III issues statement following contract non-renewal at Kentucky
Kentucky associate head basketball coach Alvin Brooks III has reportedly not had his contract renewed by the Wildcats. No official statement from UK, but Brooks posted the following today on social media: Brooks had been at Kentucky for the past two seasons, and spent eight years at Baylor before that. He has also worked as
McMillan signs contract extension at Texas A&M through 2032 season
Texas A&M men’s basketball head coach Bucky McMillan signed a contract extension that carries through the 2032, Director of Athletics Trev Alberts announced Saturday. “Bucky McMillan is one of the most innovative minds in college basketball and we are so proud of the success the team had this season,” Alberts said. “He and his staff have built a foundation for Aggie
OFFICIAL: Will Wade named Head Basketball Coach at LSU
Here’s the official statement from LSU announcing the hiring of Will Wade as their new head men’s basketball coach: LSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry announced on Thursday that Will Wade has been chosen to lead the future of the LSU men’s basketball program. Coach Wade returns to Baton Rouge for his second stint as head
Brown named Director of Men’s Basketball Roster Management at Kentucky
Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope announced the addition of Director of Roster Management Keegan Brown on Thursday. Brown comes to the Bluegrass after spending two years with the Wisconsin Herd, the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks as the video coordinator. Prior to his time with the Herd, Brown spent five
LSU Hiring Schroyer set to Trigger Coaching Carousel Movement
LSU has officially hired McNeese State AD Heath Schroyer as its new Senior Deputy Director of Athletics/Executive Director of External Relations, a move that is expected to trigger a series of changes in Baton Rouge. Schroyer, a longtime basketball coach and administrator, most recently served as AD at McNeese State, where he was responsible for
Shannon out as Assistant Coach at South Carolina
Following a 13–19 campaign (4–14 in SEC play), South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris is making changes to his staff. Longtime assistant Eddie Shannon will not return for the Gamecocks. There has not been an official announcement, but Shannon posted the following on X: Shannon had been on the USC staff for the past four
Mike White receives contract extension at Georgia
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