McNeese State University men’s head basketball coach, Heath Schroyer, who has held the role of interim director of athletics since mid-June, has been named permanent director, announced McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel on Thursday following approval by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Schroyer has served as the McNeese men’s basketball head
New Orleans Men’s Basketball Staff Update
New Orleans head men’s basketball coach Mark Slessinger has announced the promotion of Cory Dixon to director of basketball operations/on-campus recruiting, and the promotion of Bradley Feig to video and analytics coordinator. Cory Dixon The UNO alum (class of 2014) joined the staff last season as the director of player development/internal operations following his professional playing
Claunch inks contract extension at Nicholls State
Wednesday afternoon, Nicholls State University Director of Athletics Jonathan Terrell officially inked men’s basketball head coach Austin Claunch to a four-year contract extension, locking down the Houston native through the 2023-24 season. “Austin has consistently managed to put this program in a position to succeed, and we’re thrilled to re-sign him to an additional four
Southeastern Louisiana Promotes Conroy to Interim Assistant Basketball Coach
The Southeastern Louisiana men’s basketball team promoted Riley Conroy to interim assistant coach, second-year SLU men’s head basketball coach David Kiefer announced Monday. Conroy’s hire is pending the approval of the Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. The New Orleans, Louisiana native is in his second season with the program after serving as the team’s director of recruiting
Trilli returns to Abilene Christian Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Abilene Christian University Men’s basketball and head coach, Joe Golding, announced the addition of Jon Trilli to their coaching staff as an assistant coach. Trilli, who was with the Wildcats in their 2018-19 Southland tournament championship season, returns to ACU after a year at Odessa College where he served as an assistant in the 2019-20 season.
Tommy named DBO at McNeese State
McNeese Cowboys basketball head coach Heath Schroyer has announced the hiring of Emmanuel Tommy as the program’s new Director of Basketball Operations. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan with 13 years of coaching experience, Tommy comes to McNeese from the University of South Alabama where he spent the 2019-20 season as the program’s Director of Recruiting/Assistant
Pennell, Central Arkansas part ways
The University of Central Arkansas and head men’s basketball coach Russ Pennell have agreed to part ways effective immediately, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA’s director of athletics. Pennell, in his sixth season at UCA, has been on a leave of absence for personal reasons since Dec. 16. Teague said Tuesday that Pennell will not
Northwestern State’s McConathy nabs 300th career victory
Five Northwestern State scorers reached double figures as the Demons topped the 100-point mark in Southland Conference for the first time in five years Sunday in a 106-79 win against Houston Baptist. The Demons (5-8, 2-2 SLC) made 60 percent from the field and 10-of-20 from the 3-point line in an offensive showcase that totaled
Official Statement from Central Arkansas on Russ Pennell
The University of Central Arkansas released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Russ Pennell. Reports about Pennell ‘s future surfaced earlier today. University of Central Arkansas men’s basketball coach Russ Pennell is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the program for personal reasons, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA’s
Central Arkansas Dirt…
According to a report this morning by Jeff Goodman, Central Arkansas had parted ways with head basketball coach Russ Pennell. We are now hearing conflicting reports, and it now appears that Pennell will be taking an indefinite leave of absence, but is still technically employed by the college. In his 5+ seasons at UCA, Pennell
OFFICAL: Owens named Assistant Basketball Coach at Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State has officially named Andre Owens as an assistant men’s basketball coach. This was first reported by HoopDirt.com back on September 18th (Sam Houston State Dirt). Here is the official release by the school: Sam Houston State men’s basketball coach Jason Hooten has announced the addition of Andre Owens to his staff as
Brooks added to Southeastern Louisiana Basketball Staff
The Southeastern men’s basketball team added Jordan Brooks as assistant coach, first-year SLU head basketball coach David Kiefer announced. Brooks’ hiring is pending approval from the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. The Largo, Maryland native comes to Southeastern after coaching the previous two seasons at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Brooks helped guide Howard to the MEAC