University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday the hiring of Scott Daughtry as the program’s director of strategy. Daughtry has been a part of the Tennessee basketball program as a student, both as an undergraduate and while in graduate school, for the past four years and will now step into a newly created position. “Our
REPORT: Fuller to be named Men’s Basketball GM at Mizzou
According to a report from PowerMizzou.com, Missouri is expected to hire Providence assistant coach Tim Fuller as the Tigers Men’ Basketball General Manager. This move would mark a return to Missouri for Fuller – he was an assistant coach for the Tigers from 2011 to 2015 under both Frank Haith and Kim Anderson. Most recently,
Abernathy named Assistant Basketball Coach at Georgia
Todd Abernethy, who helped Florida Atlantic to NCAA Tournament bids two of the past three years including reaching the 2023 Final Four, has been named assistant coach for the Georgia Bulldogs, head coach Mike White announced on Tuesday. Abernethy spent the previous six seasons coaching at FAU during the Owls’ most successful stretch in program history, including
Prewett announces departure from Auburn Basketball Staff
Auburn assistant basketball coach Chad Prewett has announced that he is departing the Auburn Basketball staff after eleven seasons, and will pursue “a new calling” in the ministry. Prewett posted the following farewell on social media: During Prewett’s tenure at Auburn, the Tigers collected 244 victories, six NCAA Tournament appearances, five conference championships, and two
McClain named Assistant Basketball Coach at Tennessee
University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Tuesday the hiring of Steve McClain as an assistant coach. McClain brings 43 years of college coaching experience to Rocky Top, including 31 at the Division I level, 13 with Power Five programs. He has been a head coach for 17 years, including 14 with Division I
Following cancer battle, Dickey Nutt set to return to Mizzou Basketball Staff
David “Dickey” Nutt is set to return to his role as assistant coach with University of Missouri men’s basketball, announced by Whitten Family Head Coach Dennis Gates on Friday. Nutt joined the Mizzou staff in April 2022 as an assistant coach. After initially announcing he was diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, Nutt was declared cancer free in
University of Texas Board of Regents approves 6-yr, $32M contract for Sean Miller
The University of Texas Board of Regents has approved a six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract for new men’s basketball coach Sean Miller, signaling a major investment in reviving the program after a challenging first season in the SEC. Miller’s deal, which starts at $4.8 million in the 2025–26 season and increases by $200,000 annually, nearly
Florida’s Golden inks 6-yr, $40.5M contract extension
On the heels of Florida’s men’s basketball national championship, the Gators and head coach Todd Golden have agreed on a contract extension, athletic director Scott Stricklin announced on Tuesday. Golden’s contract now runs for the next six years and totals $40.5 million through March 31, 2031. Golden, 39, and the Gators cut down the nets just three years into his
Amorrow Morgan named Assistant Basketball Coach at Tennessee
University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Friday the hiring of Amorrow Morgan as the program’s newest assistant coach. Morgan brings 12 years of collegiate coaching experience with him to Tennessee, including eight at the Division I level. He worked at Cal for the last two seasons. “I am thrilled to welcome Amorrow to
Wright named Assistant Basketball Coach at Mizzou
A successful leader at multiple levels, Steve Wright was named assistant coach at the University of Missouri on Tuesday, announced by Whitten Family Head Coach Dennis Gates. Wright joins the Tigers after spending the previous two seasons on the Duquesne staff. During his time with the Dukes, the team won the 2024 Atlantic 10 Championship, advanced to their
Texas Basketball Staff Update
Texas Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sean Miller announced his five assistant coaches, General Manager, Head Strength Coach and Chief of Staff on Thursday. The five full-time assistant coaches have a combined 78 years of coaching experience and have coached in 31 NCAA Tournaments while developing a total of 77 players who have seen game action in the
Florida Basketball Staff Update
The Florida men’s basketball team has added a pair of assistant coaches to its staff, head coach Todd Golden announced on Tuesday. Jonathan Safir, who has been UF’s director of basketball strategy and analytics since 2022, has been promoted to an assistant coach role. In addition, Dave Klatsky joins the Florida staff after three seasons as the head