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
Gonzaga’s Few cited for DUI
COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few has been cited for driving under the influence. Few was stopped by Coeur d’Alene police around 8 p.m. Monday after he was “called in as driving erratic and speeding,” according to a police report. The report stated that Few exhibited “several signs of intoxication” and
Zags add Gentry to Men’s Basketball Staff
Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth and men’s basketball Head Coach Mark Few announced the hiring of Stephen Gentry as an assistant coach on the Zags’ coaching staff. Gentry was most recently an assistant coach at Illinois. The former Gonzaga player and Illinois assistant basketball coach, joins GU effective immediately. “It is great to have Stephen back in
Pope added to Portland Basketball Staff
Jeremy Pope has joined the University of Portland men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, first-year Pilots head coach Shantay Legans announced on Wednesday. Pope joins previously announced assistants Bobby Suarez and T.J. Lipold to comprise Legans’ coaching staff on The Bluff. “Jeremy is a craftsman that has proven himself as an excellent talent evaluator
Portland Basketball Staff Update
University of Portland head men’s basketball coach Shantay Legans has filled two vacancies on his coaching staff with a pair of familiar faces. Bobby Suarez and T.J. Lipold will re-join Legans as assistant coaches on the Portland bench after spending the last four years on staff Eastern Washington. “We’re excited to welcome Bobby and T.J.
OFFICIAL: Portland names Shantay Legans men’s basketball head coach
The University of Portland has hired Shantay Legans as men’s basketball head coach, Vice President for Athletics Scott Leykam announced on Monday. Legans, 39, comes to The Bluff after 12 years at Eastern Washington University where he helped lead the Eagles to five of its seven all-time postseason appearances. In his four years as head