Southern Borrows from SWAC: Southern officials hired Rob Spivery, Alabama State’s coach, to lead the Jaguars. Spivery replaces Michael Grant, whom school officials fired after he interviewed for another job. School officials added that they did not like some comments about recruiting that Grant made to officials at the other […]

Holy Cross Coach Starts Battle with Cancer: Holy Cross coach Ralph Willard has prostate cancer, but he plans to be on the sidelines leading the Crusaders next season. Willard is talking to doctors to determine the best course of action to beat the cancer. On the sidelines, Willard is a […]

Centenary Forward Dies Mysteriously: Centenary forward Chad Maclies died suddenly in his dorm room Wednesday. Police said Maclies had been talking to his girlfriend online when he stopped. Sources said Maclies had no health concerns because he did not drink alcohol, consume drugs or use steroids and was health-conscious. Maclies […]

More Spartan Staff News: The Spartans from the West Coast – San Jose State to be exact – also have news from the sidelines. New coach George Nessman announced the hiring of Brent Davis, Donald Williams and Derrick Allen as assistant coaches and Andy Borman as director of basketball operations. […]

UNC-G Hires Assistant: UNC-Greensboro coach Mike Dement continued to build his staff by hiring Brooks Lee as an assistant coach. Lee replaces Adam Chaskin, who left the Spartans to join former coach Fran McCaffery at Siena. Lee had been director of basketball operations at East Carolina last year and has […]

Jeter Names Assistants: Wisconsin-Milwaukee head coach Rob Jeter, Bruce Pearl’s replacement, has named four assistants. Brian Bidlingmyer joins the Panthers after working at Binghamton for the past two years. He also has six years’ previous experience as an assistant at Lamar and Marquette. Boudreau has been an assistant for six […]

LSU Transfer Good Fit for Vandy: LSU sophomore forward Ross Neltner has decided to transfer to Vanderbilt. He was highly recruited after announcing his intention to leave the Tigers. Illinois, Florida, Georgetown and Michigan sought the big man, who also likes to shoot away from the hoop. His talents match […]

Duquesne Loses Family Member: John “Red” Manning, a former player, coach and athletic director at Duquesne, died April 27 after battling cancer for several years. Manning had served the school for more than 33 years before retiring. As a coach, he led the Dukes to a 247-138 record, including two […]

Creighton Loses Role Player: Creighton officials announced that junior forward Dennis Howard will not return to the Bluejays next season because he wants more playing time. And he will get it at Division II school Fort Hays State (Kan.). Howard played in 25 games last season for Creighton but only […]

Western Carolina Finds Coach In-State: Western Carolina officials found a new coach at another school in the North Carolina system. North Carolina State assistant coach Larry Hunter succeeds Steve Shurina, who led the Catamounts to an 8-22 record last season, the fifth consecutive losing season at the helm for the […]