Vanderbilt men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse announced the hiring of three staff members: Donald Williams (director of player personnel), Thomas Gray (director of recruiting) and Dan Dardarian (assistant director of basketball operations). The three veterans of the coaching industry have a wealth of experience at all levels of basketball. Donald Williams – Director of
Auburn Basketball Staff Update
Long-time Auburn men’s basketball staff members Chad Prewett (assistant coach), Mike Burgomaster (assistant coach/offensive coordinator), Ian Borders (director of scouting and recruiting) and Maddux Jeffreys (director of operations) have been elevated to new roles within the program. In January, the NCAA Division I Council modernized its rules for coaching limits. The Council supported an increase of two coaches in men’s and women’s basketball. These
Vanderbilt Basketball Staff Update
Vanderbilt men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse announced the promotion of Ian Thom and CJ Preston. Thom will serve as director of basketball operations, and Preston moves to the director of basketball research & special projects role. Thom is elevating to his new position after spending the last two seasons on Stackhouse’s staff as a
Kentucky adds Butty as Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator
The Kentucky men’s basketball team has added Kevin Butty to its staff as the team’s video coordinator. Butty will join the Wildcats after stints with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Los Angeles Lakers and San Diego State. “Kevin comes to us highly recommended as an up-and-comer in this business,” UK head coach John Calipari said.
Chuck Martin joins Calipari’s staff at Kentucky
The Kentucky men’s basketball team has rounded out its coaching staff with the hiring of Chuck Martin as assistant coach, head coach John Calipari announced Thursday. “Chuck is a veteran in this profession who will be a great benefit to our team and staff,” Calipari said. “He has ties not only to me when we
Ole Miss Basketball Staff Update
Announced as the 23rd head coach of Ole Miss men’s basketball in March, Chris Beard‘s full-time staff was released on Wednesday as the program prepares for the 2023-24 season. Adding eight new coaches and support staff members to seven returning, Beard’s staff brings years of collegiate and professional experience to Oxford, and includes numerous staff members who have
Preston Murphy named Special Assistant at Alabama
Head Coach Nate Oats announced today that veteran coach Preston Murphy is joining The University of Alabama basketball staff as Special Assistant, providing on-court coaching and on-campus recruiting support. “I’m pleased to be completing our basketball staff with the addition of Coach Murphy. He was a highly sought-after candidate, and we were fortunate he was most interested
Strong promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Vanderbilt
James Strong – a former team captain for the Commodores – has been elevated to assistant coach for the Vanderbilt men’s basketball program, it was announced by head coach Jerry Stackhouse. Strong, who graduated from Vandy in 2000, has served on Stackhouse’s staff in various roles for each of the last four seasons. “We are
Buzz Williams extended through 2028 season at Texas A&M
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams through the 2028 season. “Buzz Williams is a tremendous leader and role model for our student-athletes, and he’s a great example of Texas A&M’s core values,” Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork said. “He’s taken our men’s
Former Valpo Head Coach Lottich joins Mizzou Basketball Staff
Bringing more than 100 head coaching victories to the Missouri men’s basketball program, Matt Lottich is joining the Tigers staff as special assistant to the head coach, announced on Wednesday. Lottich compiled 108 wins in seven years leading the Valparaiso program from 2016 to 2023, ranking third in school history for victories. During his tenure, the Beacons
Pannone named Assistant Coach at Alabama
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced Wednesday the hiring of Ryan Pannone as assistant coach. Pannone will join Austin Claunch as Oats’ second assistant coach. “Over my last four years at Alabama, I have gotten to know Ryan through his work with the Pelicans organization. He is one of the brightest minds in the game of
Longtime NBA assistant Welch named Assistant at Kentucky
Longtime NBA assistant coach John Welch will join the Kentucky men’s basketball staff as its newest assistant coach in 2023-24. “John Welch has been involved in every level of basketball and been an important part of the development of NBA careers for guys like Carmelo (Anthony), Pau Gasol, DeMarcus Cousins, Blake Griffin and Brook Lopez,”