Stony Brook head men’s basketball coach Geno Ford won the 200th game of his career last night, as the Seawolves beat Central Connecticut 87-67. SBU is now 6-4, and winners of three straight. Ford is in his fourth season at Stony Brook and now holds a career mark of 200-187 (.517), with other stops as
Avery named Assistant Basketball Coach at Stony Brook
Geno Ford has completed his coaching staff with the hiring announcement of Jalen Avery to round out his three assistant coaches. The former Kent State guard arrives from Northwest Florida State University and East Tennessee State, where he served on each staff after graduating from the Golden Flashes in 2019. “I’m excited and appreciative of
Daily News & Notes – 1/28/21
Today’s Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… With Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week being in full swing, here’s a great tribute to former Muskingum University head coach Gene Ford, who passed away after a battle with cancer back in 2019. His sons, Stony Brook head coach Geno Ford,
OFFICIAL: Ford Named Head Basketball Coach at Stony Brook
Stony Brook athletic director Shawn Heilbron has named Geno Ford as the 12th head coach of the Stony Brook men’s basketball program. Ford will have his interim tag removed after serving eight days as the team’s head coach following the departure of Jeff Boals to Ohio University. “My primary focus during this search was to
REPORT: Stony Brook to promote Geno Ford to Head Basketball Coach
According to a report by Newsday, Stony Brook will name Geno Ford as their new head basketball coach. Ford had been as assistant for the Seawolves for the past three seasons, and was promoted to interim head coach earlier this month when Jeff Boals departed for Ohio. Ford has previously served as the head coach
Boals Named Head Basketball Coach at Ohio
Former team captain Jeff Boals has been named the 19thhead coach in the history of the Ohio men’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Jim Schaus today. “I am incredibly grateful and honored to return home to my alma mater as the head men’s basketball at Ohio University,” said Boals. “My family and I are thrilled to see
Daily Dirt – 7/17/18
A few things that I’ve heard… It sounds like former Evansville head coach Marty Simmons will be joining the basketball staff at Clemson. Simmons’ son Blake tweeted the following: “Orange and Purple just got a little more exciting. Congrats Dad for joining the Clemson staff!” Simmons had spent the past 11-seasons at Evansville (184-175) before
Geno Ford Joins Stony Brook Staff
Former Bradley and Kent State head coach Geno Ford officially has joined the Stony Brook men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Jeff Boals announced Friday. “I’m very excited to add Geno to our Seawolves’ basketball family,” Boals said. “His experiences and knowledge will be beneficial in order for our program to continue its success.” Ford
Stony Brook Staff Update
Stony Brook head men’s basketball coach Jeff Boals announced the addition of Bryan Weber and Andrew Goldstein to his staff. Weber will serve as an assistant coach, while Goldstein will be Director of Basketball Operations. “I’m extremely excited that Bryan and Andrew are joining the Stony Brook family. Both are highly motivated and hard-working individuals who will be a
BREAKING: Ohio State Assistant Jeff Boals Named Head Basketball Coach at Stony Brook
Stony Brook athletic director Shawn Heilbron confirmed to Newsday that Ohio State assistant coach Jeff Boals will be the Seawolves new head basketball coach. HoopDirt.com reported yesterday that Villanova assistant coach Baker Dunleavy turned down the job after his visit on Wednesday. Boals was the next man up – he interviewed on campus Thursday, and
Saturday Dirt – 3/26/16
A few things that I’ve heard so far this weekend… I mentioned the search at UTRGV back on 3/22 (UTRGV Search Update). I have now heard that the final group is 8 and includes two current head coaches – including one from the OVC. It sounds like this group will be pared down over the
RUTGERS: Details on Pikiell’s Contract which has been Approved by Board of Governors
This morning, the Rutgers Board of Governors voted unanimously to support the hiring of Steve Pikiell as the university’s new head basketball coach. According to NJ.com, some of the details are as follows: Pikiell received a five-year contract starting at $1.4 million and increasing by $100,000 each year. The contract, which includes performance incentives contingent on academic
