Multiple reports, including one from App State Mania are confirming that Jim Fox is out as the head coach at Appalachian State. Fox, who reportedly has two-years left on his deal, ends his tenure with a 54-96 record. The Mountaineers finished this season 11-21 (6-12 Sun Belt). More on this when it becomes official.
Troy Dismisses Men’s Basketball Coach Phil Cunningham
Troy Senior Vice Chancellor for Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Monday a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program as head coach Phil Cunningham has been relieved of his duties following his sixth season at Troy. ‘I want to thank Phil Cunningham and his staff for their dedication to Troy University,” McClain said. “They have
Richard extended through 2022-23 at Louisiana Monroe
Ninth-year Louisiana Monroe men’s head basketball coach Keith Richard has signed a contract extension through the 2022-23 season, according to an announcement made Interim Athletics Director Scott McDonald. Richard’s contract extension was approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System last Tuesday (Feb. 5). With seven games remaining in the 2018-19
Details of Louisiana-Lafayette Head Coach Bob Marlin’s new deal
Bob Marlin recently inked a new five-year contract at Louisiana-Lafayette. According to ESPN 1420, some of the highlights include: The five-year contract is effective for the current 2018-19 season, with four more years remaining thereafter. It will pay him $552,476 annually committed through both monthly salary and foundational installments. The foundational pay increases by $30,000 on April
Dixon tabbed as Director of Basketball Operations at Appalachian State
Appalachian State men’s basketball head coach Jim Fox has announced that Carlos Dixon has been named director of basketball operations. Dixon comes to the High Country after serving as an assistant coach for the past two seasons at Queens University in Charlotte. With the Royals, Dixon played a role in skill development, scouting reports, academics
Appalachian State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Appalachian State men’s basketball head coach Jim Fox has announced changes to his coaching staff for the upcoming season. Jason Allison has been elevated from assistant coach to associate head coach and I.J. Poole has been promoted from director of basketball operations to assistant coach. Fox also has hired Wilbur Allen as an assistant coach.
Jon Cremins Joins Georgia Southern Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Georgia Southern head men’s basketball coach Mark Byington announced today that he has hired Jon Cremins as an assistant coach. Cremins and Byington were on the coaching staff under Jon’s uncle, Bobby, at College of Charleston from 2010-12, and Jon coached at USC Upstate last season. “Jon is a great fit for our staff and
Appalachian State Announces Two-Year Extension for Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Fox
Appalachian State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin has announced a two-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Jim Fox that will be effective through the 2020-21 season. The extension was approved Tuesday by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees. “Our men’s basketball program has made progress under Coach Fox’s leadership as they
Former Georgia State standout returns to alma mater as an Assistant Coach
Former Georgia State basketball standout and assistant coach Travis Williams will return to his alma mater as an assistant coach as announced by head coach Ron Hunter on Wednesday. Williams, a native of Tifton, Ga., scored more than 1,000 career points at Georgia State. He graduated in 1995 before earning a Master’s in Sports Administration
UT Arlington Basketball Staff Update
UT Arlington men’s basketball coach Chris Ogden has finalized his first coaching staff as a head coach with the appointment of Riley Davis, Royce Johnson and Greg Young as assistant coaches. “I’m thrilled we have put together such an outstanding coaching staff,” said Ogden. “The moment I accepted the position as head coach at UTA,
Louisiana Monroe Basketball Staff Update
ULM head basketball coach Keith Richard has announced the promotion of Ryan Cross from assistant coach to associate head coach along with the hiring to two assistant coaches, in Ronnie Dean and Sam Waniewski. Cross, a member of the ULM coaching staff for the last six seasons, has played an integral role in helping the
South Alabama Staff Update
University of South Alabama men’s basketball head coach Richie Riley announced his coaching staff for the 2018-19 campaign. Adam Howard, Amorrow Morgan and Nima Omidvar will be joining as assistant coaches, and Tyler Parker will be the director of operations. “I’m excited to add these guys to our program,” Riley said. “We have a diverse