Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA – Matt Brady, who has nearly 30 years of experience as a coach at the Division I level, including 12 as a head coach, has been named an assistant basketball coach at La Salle, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. Brady replaces Will Bailey, who took a similar position at Saint Louis earlier this month. “I have counted … [Read more...] about La Salle names Matt Brady assistant coach
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FGCU’s Marc-Eddy Norelia to test NBA draft evaluation process
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com DUNK CITY, Fla. - FGCU men's basketball redshirt junior Marc-Eddy Norelia has announced his intention to declare for the 2016 NBA Draft, but not hire an agent, allowing him to maintain his amateurism as he goes through the upcoming evaluation process. By making himself eligible for the NBA Draft, Norelia (Orlando, Fla./Tulane/Olympia HS)is … [Read more...] about FGCU’s Marc-Eddy Norelia to test NBA draft evaluation process
Xavier extends Chris Mack’s contract through 2021-22 season
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI - Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that the contract of Sedler Family Men's Head Basketball Coach Chris Mack has been extended by a year through the 2021-22 season. Mack, Xavier’s first-ever National Coach of the Year, was selected as the 2015-16 USBWA Henry Iba National Coach of the Year as well as … [Read more...] about Xavier extends Chris Mack’s contract through 2021-22 season
SLU’s Travis Ford names Will Bailey assistant coach
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford tabbed Will Bailey as the first member of his coaching staff today. Bailey, a Chicago native, is known for his work with guards. He comes to SLU after spending the last six years at La Salle. Bailey has also served assistant coaching stints at East Tennessee State, Maine, Chicago … [Read more...] about SLU’s Travis Ford names Will Bailey assistant coach
Villanova followed Sooners example
By PAUL GOTHAM HOUSTON, TX. -- Maybe it's a case of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em." Villanova coach Jay Wright saw what his team needed to become, and it came in the shape and size of the Wildcats' opponent. "As soon as that game started, we could see that these guys are dialed in defensively, connected defensively, they share the ball offensively, and they have … [Read more...] about Villanova followed Sooners example