ULM head men’s basketball coach Ryan Cross has announced four new members of his staff for the 2026-27 season, in addition to a staffing change. Jermaine Johnson, Assistant CoachJermaine Johnson arrives in Monroe after five seasons at Memphis. He joined the Memphis staff as an assistant prior to the 2020-21 season, later moved into the Director of Player
South Alabama extends Head Basketball Coach Richie Riley through 2030 season
University of South Alabama head men’s basketball coach Richie Riley has agreed to a contract extension that will continue his leadership of the Jaguars through the 2030 season, Director of Athletics Dr. Joel Erdmann announced Monday afternoon. In his tenure at South Alabama, Riley has led one of the most sustained runs of success in program history,
REPORT: Troy set to hire Howard as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Pete Thamel report, Troy is finalizing a deal with Adam Howard to become their new head men’s basketball coach. Howard, a former assistant at Troy (2016-18), spent last season on Will Wade’s staff at NC State. He has also worked at Nebraska, South Alabama, Tennessee, Southern Miss, and Morehead State. More on
OFFICIAL: Ryan Cross named Head Basketball Coach at ULM
Here’s the official release on the hiring of Ryan Cross as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at ULM… Ryan Cross, who helped guide UAB to two NCAA Tournament appearances and two conference tournament championships, has been named the ninth head coach of ULM men’s basketball, Director of Athletics SJ Tuohy announced on Wednesday (March 25). Cross
REPORT: Ryan Cross expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at ULM
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, UAB associate head coach Ryan Cross is expected to be named as the head basketball coach at Louisiana Monroe. Cross had been at UAB for the past six seasons and had served as an assistant at ULM for eight years before that. Cross has also had
REPORT: Hayes out at Georgia State
I can confirm a Jon Rothstein report that Jonas Hayes is out as the head basketball coach at Georgia State. Hayes, a former standout at Georgia, had been the head coach at GSU for the past four seasons where he went 48-79 (.378). His team went 10-22 (7-11 Sun Belt) this past year. Prior to
Cunningham relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at ULM
Phil Cunningham will be relieved of his duties as head coach of the ULM men’s basketball team, it was announced on Monday (March 9). Cunningham spent two seasons at ULM, the 2025-26 season as the head coach. In the interim, associate head coach Derrick Zimmerman will be assuming the task of leading the men’s basketball team. A national search to
Williams steps down as Assistant Basketball Coach at Marshall
Marshall assistant basketball coach Adam Williams has departed the Herd staff for a position outside of coaching with Stryker Medical in Knoxville, TN. The former Marshall player, and longtime college basketball coach posted the following on social media earlier today: Here’s the full text of Williams’ post: Personal Life Update: As some of you may
Szorc, Smith promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coaches at Appalachian State
App State Men’s Basketball head coach Dustin Kerns announced Friday the promotion of both Bob Szorc and Tanner Smith to Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. “Bob Szorc and Tanner Smith are future Division I head coaches,” Kerns said. “I am excited for them as they have had a major impact on our program and have earned this recognition in taking the next
Marshall Basketball Staff Update
Marshall University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Cornelius ‘Corny’ Jackson announced the completion of his full staff for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. Jackson has added Isaiah Carson as Assistant Coach/Director of Operations and Matt Krstich as Video Coordinator to round out the staff for his second season leading the Thundering Herd. “We’re incredibly excited to officially welcome two outstanding additions to
ULM names Roberts Assistant Basketball Coach
Louisiana Monroe head men’s basketball coach Phil Cunningham announced another addition to his staff for the 2025-26 season on Thursday (Sept. 4). Reid Roberts joins the staff as the newest assistant coach for the Warhawks. Roberts spent the 2024-25 season at ULM as a graduate assistant, helping in head coach Keith Richard’s final season and working with current
Canales named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Troy
Kaleb Canales, who brings over two decades of high-level coaching experience, has been named Troy men’s basketball’s associate head coach, Scott Cross announced. Canales joins the Trojans after most recently serving as the head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. There, Canales led the Surge to the 20-8 record while advancing to the