Thirty years ago, Bernadette Mattox was hired by Rick Patino as the first woman assistant coach for a Men’s Basketball program at the University of Kentucky. In 2020, Kayla Slovenec continues to forge a path for women in men’s sports, following Mattox’s footsteps and joining the St. Thomas University Men’s Basketball program as a Graduate
Copeland named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Ave Maria University
When Ave Maria University looked to fill the men’s basketball head coach vacancy, it was important to find someone who could produce a winning program on the court while thoroughly understanding the mission of the school. After a month-long selection process, Jamon Copeland emerged as the candidate of choice. “I look forward to getting to
Bryant named as new Head Basketball Coach at Keiser U.
Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced the hiring of Marcus “Chief” Bryant as the new Head Coach of the Keiser University Men’s Basketball team. Bryant said, “I want to thank President Vonk, Athletic Director Kris Swogger and the leadership committee for trusting in me joining their athletic family and leading their men’s basketball program. These
Corbin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Webber International U
Webber International University’s Director of Athletics, Darren Richie, announced that Coach Allen Corbin has resigned as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Webber. The resignation is effective May 15, 2020. Corbin has been the head coach of the Warriors for the past three seasons. He finished with an overall record of 39-46 and took the team
Lubbers named Head Basketball Coach at Southeastern University
Southeastern University Director of Athletics Drew Watson announced the hiring of Kevin Lubbers as the head coach of the Fire men’s basketball team. Lubbers spent the past season as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, where he helped the Mountain Lions go 17-12 overall and 14-8 in the Rocky Mountain
Kett added to St. Thomas University Basketball Staff
Sean Kett has been named as an assistant coach for the 2019 – 20 Men’s Basketball season, announced St. Thomas University (FL) Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director, D.P. Harris. Kett will join first year STU Head Coach Harris, Harrison Singer, Armand Shoon (’17) and Lorel Beckford(’15) as part of the coaching staff for the Bobcats. Kett, a Miami native,
Keiser University Removes Interim Tag from Dante Calabria; Officially Names former UNC Standout as Second Head Coach in Program History
Keiser University Director of Athletics Kris Swogger, removed the interim tag from Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dante Calabria on Thursday, naming Calabria the second head coach in program history. Director of Athletics Kris Swogger said, “Dante has done a tremendous job coaching our team this season, but more importantly he embraces the Keiser Athletic Department
Dante Calabria Named Interim Head Basketball Coach Keiser University
Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced Dante Calabria as the Interim Head Coach of the Keiser University men’s basketball team. Calabria will be entering his second year with the program and first as the interim coach. In 2016, Calabria helped the Seahawks to the Sun Conference Regular Season Championship and an appearance in the Elite
Allen Corbin Named Head Basketball Coach at Webber International University
Webber International University athletics has announced that Allen Corbin has been named the head coach of men’s basketball. Coach Corbin academically finished his Undergraduate and Graduate degrees at West Virginia University. He was a Walk-on at WVU during the Elite 8 and Sweet 16 runs under Coach and mentor John Beilein. Coach Corbin stated, “I
HOT: John Shoffner Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Webber International University
Athletic Director, Bill Heath, announced today that Coach John Shoffner has resigned as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Webber International University. The resignation is in effective immediately. Shoffner has been the Warriors head coach for 11 years. “I have the utmost respect for Coach John Shoffner,” stated Heath. “When I became the AD at Webber,
Justin Mann Named Assistant at Thomas University
Thomas University Athletic Director Mike Lee and head men’s basketball coach Brent Crews announced the appointment of Justin Mann as the Athletic Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team. “Our program is growing daily,” stated Crews. “I am glad to have Justin on board and look forward to hitting the ground running.” Prior to his