A local prep standout and a Western Carolina legacy, Jackson Simmons has returned to Catamount men’s basketball as a part of first-year head coach Tim Craft’s inaugural staff at WCU. Simmons, whose parents both played basketball for the Purple & Gold, was the director of basketball operations for the Catamounts from July 2017 through April
Andre Gray returns for second stint as Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Andre Gray, a veteran NCAA men’s basketball coach with head coaching experience, has joined the staff of Western Carolina first-year head coach Tim Craft. Gray, who previously spent three seasons on the Catamount men’s basketball bench from 2008-11, has been named the associate head coach by Craft. Gray joins previously announced assistant coaches Andrew Brown and
Mercer Basketball Staff Update
First year Mercer men’s basketball head coach Ryan Ridder has announced his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Coach Ridder and the men’s basketball program are excited to welcome the following three assistant coaches for the upcoming season. Joining the Bears are Jonathan Mitchell, Reed Ridder, and Ben Witherspoon. Jonathan MitchellHometown: Mount Vernon, N.J.Alma Mater: Rutgers Mitchell joins
Bullard named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Western Carolina alum Adam Bullard has joined the Catamount men’s basketball coaching staff under first-year head coach Tim Craft, it was announced this week. Bullard spent seven seasons progressing on the staff with Craft at Gardner-Webb after graduating from WCU in 2017. Bullard is the second assistant coach to follow Craft from Gardner-Webb to Cullowhee as
Brown named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Western Carolina men’s basketball first-year head coach Tim Craft has begun to fill his assistant staff with the addition of Andrew Brown, who spent the past five seasons on the bench with Craft at Gardner-Webb. Brown will also serve as the Catamount men’s basketball program’s recruiting coordinator. Brown, who brings over 15 years of collegiate coaching
McMillan inks contract extension at Samford
After leading Samford to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 24 years, head men’s basketball coach Bucky McMillan has been signed to a contract extension, the university announced Tuesday. “I want to thank Dr. Taylor and Martin Newton for their confidence in the direction of the program as I am extremely grateful for the contract extension,” McMillan said.
OFFICIAL: Mercer names Ridder as new Head Basketball Coach
Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Friday evening that 15-year collegiate coaching veteran Ryan Ridder has been named as the men’s basketball program’s 30th head coach. Ridder treks to Middle Georgia after leading UT Martin to 48 victories over the last three seasons, including a 21-11 mark in 2023-24. He has amassed a 191-120 (.614) record
SoCon Dirt: UTM’s Ridder headed to Mercer
Earlier tonight, I Tweeted that the job at Mercer was done…we now know who the next head coach will be. I can confirm multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman the UT Martin head coach Ryan Ridder will take over at Mercer. Ridder led UTM to a 21-11 record this season, and a share of
OFFICIAL: Craft named Head Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Following-up on reports from earlier today…Tim Craft has officially been hired as the head basketball coach at Western Carolina. Here’s the statement the WCU released: An experienced head coach with regional ties, Tim Craft was named head men’s basketball coach at Western Carolina University, announced on Wednesday by Director of Athletics Alex Gary. Craft spent
OFFICIAL: Mercer will not renew contract of Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Gary
Following up on reports from earlier today. Greg Gary has officially been released as the head men’s basketball coach at Mercer. Here’s the statement from the school: Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Monday morning that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Greg Gary will not be renewed for the 2024-25 season. “I am thankful for
REPORT: Mercer parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Greg Gary
According to a Field of 68 report, Mercer has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Greg Gary. Gary had spent the past five seasons at Mercer, where he put together a 81-79 (.506) record. This past season, the Bears went 16-17 (8-10 SoCon). Prior to his time at Mercer, Gary spent eight seasons working as
Silas added to VMI Basketball Staff
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Wednesday morning the hiring of Xavier Silas to his coaching staff. Silas will serve as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator and arrives in Lexington to replace former Associate Head Coach Dave Davis, who recently retired from coaching for personal reasons. A former collegiate standout and professional basketball player at the highest