University of Denver men’s basketball newly appointed head coach Tim Bergstraser has hired former IU Indy (formally IUPUI) men’s basketball assistant Scott Gauthier as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations, Bergstraser announced. “Our program is very excited to bring Scott within our staff,” Bergstraser said. “He has a wide variety of experience at the Division I level and fits
South Dakota State adds Nick Smith to Men’s Basketball Staff
South Dakota State hired longtime Southwest Minnesota State coach Nick Smith as an assistant coach on Bryan Petersen‘s inaugural staff the Jackrabbit head coach announced. Smith spent 12 seasons as an assistant at SMSU and the previous four seasons as the program’s associate head coach. “We are super excited to welcome Nick and his family to Jackrabbit men’s
OFFICIAL: Bergstraser named Head Basketball Coach at Denver
Been talking bout this one for a while. It’s now official…here’s the press release from Denver announcing the hiring of Tim Bergstraser as their new head men’s basketball coach: The University of Denver Division of Athletics has named Tim Bergstraser the 34th head men’s basketball coach in program history, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations Josh
Donovan Williams hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts men’s basketball head coach Kory Barnett has hired Donovan Williams as an assistant coach. “Donovan and his wife Erica have impacted every single community that they have lived in through their heart for others,” said Coach Barnett. “Their passion for mentorship and commitment to fostering growth in athletes will undoubtedly enrich our community. Donovan
Green named Assistant Basketball Coach / Chief of Staff at Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts men’s basketball head coach Kory Barnett has hired Isaac Green as assistant coach/chief of staff, it was announced Thursday morning. “We are incredibly excited that Isaac chose to join the Golden Eagle family,” said Coach Barnett. “His energy and passion for the game shows in the way he works every single day to help
OFFICIAL: Kirsch added to South Dakota State Basketball Staff
Following up on something that I mentioned over the weekend (JUCO DIRT). Iowa Central CC head coach Ryan Kirsch has officially been hired as an assistant at South Dakota State. Here’s the announcement from SDSU: South Dakota State men’s basketball’s Bryan Petersen made his first hiring as head coach of the program official on Monday as Ryan
Omaha extends Crutchfield through 2029-30 season
Omaha Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Chris Crutchfield coming off the most successful season in the Division I history of Maverick men’s basketball, keeping him tied to Omaha through April 2030. “We are excited to have Coach Crutchfield continue as the leader our basketball program,” said Dowell.
Denver, Wulbrun Mutually Agree to Part Ways
The University of Denver Athletic Department and head men’s basketball coach Jeff Wulbrun have mutually agreed to part ways, the two parties announced on Thursday. Assistant coach Shammond Williams will continue to serve as the program’s interim head coach as Vice Chancellor for Athletics Josh Berlo immediately begins a national search. “On behalf of the University of Denver, and the athletic
Springmann out as Head Basketball Coach at Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts University announced an immediate change in leadership of the ORU men’s basketball program Friday morning. “After an on-going evaluation of our men’s basketball program, the decision has been made to make a change in our head coaching position, effective immediately,” said ORU AD Tim Johnson. “We want to thank Coach Springmann for his devotion to
Denver’s Wulbrun on leave for remainder of the 2024-25 season
Denver released the following brief statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Jef Wilbrun: University of Denver head men’s basketball coach Jeff Wulbrun will be on leave for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations Josh Berlo announced on Friday. Shammond Williams will serve as interim head coach. Denver has its final
Denver adds Jack Frost as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Denver men’s basketball program has hired Jack Frost as the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations, head coach Jeff Wulbrun announced. “I’m adding a very familiar face in Jack Frost to our DU program,” Wulbrun said. “Jack and I worked together at Stanford, and I personally saw Jack’s daily commitment to the student-athletes, staff and program. Jack will
Kansas City adds Kates to Basketball Staff
Kansas City Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Marvin Menzies have added a new face to the bench for the 2024-25 season, bringing in Jake Kates as an assistant coach. Kates is a Kansas City native and has spent the past 21 years as a head coach at the high school level in the metro area. “I love