High Point University President Nido R. Qubein announced the hiring of Flynn Clayman as the new men’s basketball head coach. “As Associate Head Coach, Flynn Clayman has played a pivotal role in HPU’s recruiting and offensive success during the past 2 seasons,” President Qubein said. “Players appreciate his leadership, and his values align with the values of our university.
VMI names Korta Assistant Basketball Coach
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Thursday the hiring of Nick Korta as an assistant coach for the VMI basketball program. He comes to the Institute after serving one season as the Assistant Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Missouri. Korta joined Mizzou after a three-year stint as Director of Player Personnel (2021-23) and
Wilson inks contract extension at VMI
After leading the basketball program to its greatest single-season turnaround in school history, VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson has signed a three-year extension to coach the Keydets through the 2029-30 season. His original contract upon his hire in April of 2022 was a five-year agreement through the 2026-27 season. Today’s extension initiates an additional three years
OFFICIAL: Acuff named Head Basketball Coach at Samford
I mentioned Lennie Acuff as the “hot” name at Samford earlier this morning. It’s now official…Samford released the following brief statement on the hiring: Alabama native Lennie Acuff has been named the head coach for the Samford University men’s basketball program. Announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Martin Newton, Acuff becomes the 30th head coach in
D2 DIRT: Florida Tech set to hire SoCon assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on something that I first reported earlier this morning (DAILY DIRT)…. I have heard from multiple sources that D2 Florida Tech intends to hire Wofford Associate Head Coach Will Murphy as their new Head Coach. Murphy joined the Wofford staff as Director of Basketball Operations in June 2017, was promoted
Silas promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at VMI
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Friday that assistant coach Xavier Silas has been given the title of Associate Head Coach of the program. “I’m very excited to announce the promotion of Xavier Silas within our program,” Wilson said. “He has done a tremendous job and impacted our program in many ways since his arrival. Xavier will continue to play an integral role
Dowell named Director of Basketball Scouting at VMI
VMI Basketball Head Coach Andrew Wilson named Drew Dowell as his program’s Director of Scouting. Dowell comes to the Institute by way of the LSU men’s basketball program where he served the past season as a graduate assistant. Among many responsibilities, he assisted the coaching staff with daily practices, film preparation, scouting reports, player development and all
ETSU Adds Sexton Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage completed his coaching staff as he announced the hiring of Blake Sexton as an assistant coach. Sexton comes to ETSU from the University of Tennessee where he served as a student manager under head coach Rick Barnes from 2021-24. “Blake started his career the same way I did as a student manager
ETSU adds Cory Dixon as Assistant Basketball Coach
ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage announced the hiring of Cory Dixon as an assistant coach. Dixon, who played for two seasons at the University of New Orleans, spent this past 2023-24 season as an assistant coach at his alma mater. “I am thrilled to have Cory join our team,” said Savage. “Cory has had an impressive basketball
East Tennessee State hires Belcher as Assistant Basketball Coach
East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage announced on Monday the hiring of Marcus Belcher as the Buccaneers’ new assistant coach. Belcher has nearly 20 years of coaching experience at the Division I level with his most recent stop being at Jacksonville State. “Marcus Belcher is a tremendous addition to our program! He is a true
Foote named Assistant Basketball Coach at VMI
VMI head basketball coach Andrew Wilson announced the hiring of Perin Foote as an assistant coach for the VMI Basketball program. Foote comes to the Institute by way of the University of Missouri, where he was on staff since the 2022-23 season. “We are very fortunate to have Perin join our staff,” Wilson said. “He has worked for
Furman Basketball Staff Update
Khyle Marshall, Kip Owens, Jon Uribe, and Rett Lister have joined the Furman men’s basketball staff, it was announced by head coach Bob Richey. Khyle Marshall joins the Furman family after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at South Dakota State. “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Khyle Marshall as an assistant coach,” said Richey,