Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – The men’s basketball staff at Saint Louis University continues to take shape as head coach Travis Ford today announced Chris Tifft as Director of Basketball Operations. “We are excited to bring someone with Chris’ experience onto our staff,” Ford said. “He has coached at different levels and has been a head coach, so he knows what … [Read more...] about Chris Tifft named SLU’s Director of Basketball Operations
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Javon Bess to transfer to Billikens
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Javon Bess, who played the past two seasons at Michigan State, will transfer to Saint Louis University, SLU head coach Travis Ford announced. Per NCAA transfer regulations, Bess will sit out next season and will be eligible to compete for the Billikens in 2017-18 and 2018-19. “We are thrilled to have Javon join our program,” … [Read more...] about Javon Bess to transfer to Billikens
Travis Ford inks first recruit at Saint Louis
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford announced today that Jalen Johnson has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play for the Billikens. Johnson begins his four years of eligibility in the 2016-17 season. “I couldn’t be happier to welcome Jalen into our program,” Ford said. “He … [Read more...] about Travis Ford inks first recruit at Saint Louis
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
Saint Louis University mourns the loss of Rick Majerus
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University mourns the loss of former head men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus, who passed away Saturday, Dec. 1. “On behalf of the entire Saint Louis University community, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies and our prayers to Rick’s family and friends during this very difficult time,” said University … [Read more...] about Saint Louis University mourns the loss of Rick Majerus