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
VMI Associate Head Basketball Coach Dave Davis retires
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Tuesday that VMI Associate Head Coach Dave Davis has decided to retire from coaching for personal reasons. Davis was hired by VMI in May 2022 and was with the program for nearly two full seasons. “Coach Davis is a special person and was a valued member of our basketball program and the VMI
Wofford promotes Murphy to Associate Head Basketball Coach
Wofford head men’s basketball coach Dwight Perry announced the promotion of Will Murphy to associate head coach. Murphy enters his seventh year with the Terriers in the 2023-24 season. “We are excited to announce the promotion of Will to associate head coach,” said Perry. “Will has been an integral part of the success at Wofford since he first arrived. He
Citadel’s all-time leading scorer Cameron Wells named Bulldogs Assistant Basketball Coach
The Citadel Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Conroy is excited to welcome back the program’s all-time leading scorer, Cameron Wells 11′, as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. The Houston, Texas native started 126 games for the Bulldogs from 2007-2011 and is the only Citadel basketball player to reach the 2,000-career points mark, finishing with 2,049.
McMillan receives 7-yr extension at Samford
Samford University Director of Athletics Martin Newton announced on Monday afternoon a seven-year contract extension for Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bucky McMillan that runs through the year 2030. “I am extremely excited about the announcement of Coach McMillan’s contract extension,” Newton said. “Bucky has brought a renewed energy and interest to Samford basketball. As a Birmingham native,
Peterson named DBO at ETSU
New ETSU men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage has named Rob Peterson as the Buccaneers Director of Basketball Operations. “We are excited to welcome Rob and his family to ETSU,” said Savage. “Rob is a talented young coach who will be a major contributor to helping us build a championship program. He has been around the game his
Wofford Basketball Staff Update
Wofford College men’s basketball head coach Dwight Perry has made two additions to the coaching and support staff for the upcoming season. Former Terrier Drew Gibson returns to Wofford as an assistant coach after spending the past four seasons at Navy, while Nate Williams will be the director of player development. Drew Gibson joined the Navy coaching staff during