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
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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
Saint Louis tabs Travis Ford coach
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University has announced that Travis Ford has been named head coach of the Billikens’ men’s basketball program. SLU Director of Athletics Chris May announced the hiring Wednesday night. Coach Ford will be introduced at a press conference at Chaifetz Arena on Thursday, March 31, at noon (CT). The new Billikens coach … [Read more...] about Saint Louis tabs Travis Ford coach
Jimmy Allen named head coach at Army West Point
Courtesy of GoArmyWestPoint.com WEST POINT, N.Y. - Jimmy Allen, who spent the previous six seasons on Zach Spiker's coaching staff, has been named as Army West Point's new head men's basketball coach, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Boo Corrigan announced today. Allen becomes the 31st head coach in the program's 114-year history. "As we studied our diverse and … [Read more...] about Jimmy Allen named head coach at Army West Point
Xavier’s Chris Mack Named CBS Sports National Coach of the Year
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI – Xavier University head coach Chris Mack has earned a third major National Coach of the Year award. Mack was named today as the 2015-16 CBS Sports National Coach of the Year. Mack, who was selected the winner of the 2015-16 U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Henry Iba Award for National Coach of the Year earlier this month, has also … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Chris Mack Named CBS Sports National Coach of the Year