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
OFFICIAL: Ogden Named Head Basketball Coach at Texas Arlington
A new era of UT Arlington men’s basketball begins today with the appointment of former Big 12 and Southeastern Conference assistant Chris Ogden as the eighth head coach in program history. A native of Seminole, Texas, Ogden played for head coach Rick Barnes and served on his staff for 13 seasons at both the University
Chris Ogden set to be named Head Basketball Coach at Texas Arlington
Chris Ogden will be named as the next head basketball coach at Texas Arlington at a 12:00pm press conference tomorrow. He will replace Scott Cross who was unexpectedly fired last week by the school. Ogden has been an assistant at Texas Tech for the past two seasons. He is a former Final Four team captain
BREAKING: Wes Flanigan Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Little Rock
Little Rock head men’s basketball coach Wes Flanigan has been relieved of his duties, announced by Director of Athletics Chasse Conque. “I am appreciative to coach Flanigan for his service to the university and our basketball program,” Conque said. “At the conclusion of each season I evaluate each of our programs. Based on where we
OFFICIAL: South Alabama announces Matthew Graves’ contract will not be renewed
University of South Alabama Director of Athletics Dr. Joel Erdmann announced Thursday that the contract of head men’s basketball coach Matthew Graves will not be renewed. Graves just completed his fifth season at the helm of the program with an overall 65-96 record. “I met with Matthew this afternoon and have informed him that I
Matthew Graves out as Head Basketball Coach at South Alabama
HoopDirt.com can confirm an earlier ESPN report that Matthew Graves will not be retained as the head basketball coach at the University of South Alabama. Graves squad finished this season with a 14-18 (7-11 Sun Belt) record. Graves, who was hired back in 2013 following 17 seasons in the Butler program, wraps up his tenure