University of Portland has hired Arturo Ormond as an assistant coach, Pilots head coach Shantay Legans announced on Wednesday. Ormond brings a wealth of coaching experience at all levels of basketball, including serving the last two seasons as the associate head coach at Eastern Washington. Ormond has coached at six different Division I universities, was
Gonzaga names Barsh Assistant Basketball Coach
This one has been floating out there for a while (especially since Kevin Nickelberry has already replaced R-Jay Barsh at FSU). Here’s the official statement from the Zags announcing the addition of R-Jay Barsh to Mark Few’s staff: Gonzaga Athletic Director Chris Standiford and men’s basketball Head Coach Mark Few announced the hiring of R-Jay Barsh, as
Saint Mary’s Basketball Staff Update
Saint Mary’s Men’s Basketball has announced title changes for two current coaches, in addition to the hiring of a new staff member. Head Coach Randy Bennett is pleased to announce the promotion of both Justin Joyner and Mickey McConnell to Associate Head Coach, while bringing on Trey Touchet as the Recruiting Coordinator. “Justin and Mickey have been invaluable to our program during
San Francisco Basketball Staff Update
The University of San Francisco men’s basketball program and head coach Chris Gerlufsen are proud to officially announce the hiring of two new assistant coaches to the staff: Jay Duncan and Kyle Bankhead. “We are extremely excited to have both Jay and Kyle join us here on the Hilltop,” said head coach Chris Gerlufsen. “Both coaches bring an enormous amount of
Official statement from San Diego on Lavin hiring
San Diego’s AD Bill McGillis has been going on an absolute Tweet storm about this hiring over the past 24-hours, so it’s no secret, but the official announcement from USD finally came out late this afternoon. Here is the release: Steve Lavin, a proven winner who guided UCLA and St. John’s to eight NCAA Tournament
Gerlufsen promoted to Head Basketball Coach at San Francisco
Todd Golden, who recently led USF to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998, has accepted a new position as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Florida, Director of Athletics Joan McDermott announced. With the departure of Golden, associate head coach Chris Gerlufsen has officially been promoted to serve as the 21st head coach of the Dons. “Much of the
OFFICIAL: Todd Golden Named Florida Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Todd Golden has been hired as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Florida, Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced on Friday. Golden, 36, becomes the 20th head coach of the Florida Gators after guiding the University of San Francisco to 24 wins and its first NCAA Tournament bid since 1998 in the 2021-22 season. Golden led
OFFICIAL: San Diego dismissed Head Basketball Coach Sam Scholl
Executive Director of Athletics Bill McGillis announced today that Sam Scholl will not return as men’s basketball head coach and that the university will begin a search for a new head coach. “Decisions like this are very difficult, especially when it involves people you care so much about,” said McGillis. “Coach Scholl is an amazing man, and he has been
REPORT: Scholl out as Head Basketball Coach at San Diego
Sam Scholl is out as the head basketball coach at the University of San Diego, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. Scholl had been the head coach at USD since 2018, where he went 50-67 (.427). This season, he led the Toreros to a 15-16 (7-9 WCC) record. The San Diego alum spent seven seasons
Gonzaga’s Few suspended for 3 games
Gonzaga head men’s basketball coach Mark Few has been suspended for the first three games of the 2021-22 season as well as the Zags season opening “Kraziness in the Kennell” today. The 3 game rip follows Few being cited for DUI back in early September. Few issued the following statement earlier today:
Pacific Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Justin Brown (assistant coach) and John Gilliam (Creative Content and Video Coordinator) have recently been added to the Pacific Men’s Basketball staff. JUSTIN BROWN The University of the Pacific men’s basketball head coach Leonard Perry announced the selection of Justin Brown as an Assistant Coach. Brown brings 11 years of college coaching experience in successful programs to his role
Few issues statement following DUI citation
Gonzaga head men’s basketball coach Mark Few has issued the following statement after being cited for DUI in Idaho on Monday night: “I believe as a leader and role model, I am expected to set only the best example. The decisions I made yesterday do not exemplify this standard and for that, I sincerely apologize