Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has agreed to a new six-year contract through the end of the 2030-31 season, Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Tuesday. The agreement is pending University of Illinois Board of Trustees approval at its meeting May 22. “I am grateful to Brad and Susan for their commitment to the University of Illinois and Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball,”
OFFICIAL: Former Indiana Head Coach Mike Woodson named Sacramento Kings Assistant Coach
The Sacramento Kings announced today that Mike Woodson has been named associate head coach. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Mike Woodson brings decades of coaching experience to this staff,” said head coach Doug Christie. “His impact will be extremely valuable, and I’m looking forward to getting to work with him.”
Quincy Pondexter named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Washington
Washington head men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle has announced the return of Quincy Pondexter to Montlake, with the Husky great joining the UW staff as special assistant to the head coach. A former All-American and eight-year NBA veteran as a player, Pondexter spent the 2024-25 season at Big Ten foe USC as an assistant coach on Eric Musselman’s
Walsh named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ohio State
Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler has announced the addition of Brian Walsh as an assistant coach on his staff. “I’m excited for Brian and his family to join our Ohio State Hoops family,” Diebler said. “Brian is a proven recruiter with deep Midwest ties who has excelled at connecting with and developing players. His
Ben McCollum contract details
Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum agreed to a six-year, $22.75 million contract that runs through the 2030-31 season, according to the memorandum of understanding he signed last month and obtained Friday through an Associated Press public records request. The pay package lists McCollum’s base salary at $500,000 each year with supplemental pay that increases annually.
Izzo named Co-Interim AD at Michigan State
Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., today announced that the university will make a change in Spartan Athletics and that Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Alan Haller is leaving MSU. “I’m grateful for Alan’s leadership since I joined the university and appreciate the success our programs have seen under his leadership,” Guskiewicz said.
Minnesota Basketball Staff Update
University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has announced the remainder of his staff additions. Chad Warner and Aaron Katsuma will be assistant coaches, while Joe De Ciman will be men’s basketball’s chief of staff. Rachel Herndon will serve as the director of operations, and Anthony Holland and Lucas Stieber will be director of player personnel and director of player development. Chad Warner Warner was at Furman
Maryland Basketball Staff Update
Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams has officially announced the addition of four members to his staff. The new additions have served with Williams for a multitude of years including during his tenure at Texas A&M. The staff members announced today include Associate Head Coach Devin Johnson, Assistant Coach Lyle Wolf, Assistant Coach Steve Roccaforte, and Assistant Coach Wabissa Bede. Johnson has
Shaw, Kurth added to Iowa Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy James Allan, Iowa Athletics Jesse Shaw and Xavier Kurth have been named to the University of Iowa men’s basketball program’s coaching staff, the announcement was made Wednesday by head coach by head coach Ben McCollum. Shaw will serve as the Hawkeyes’ chief of staff, while Kurth will be the director of player development. The duo spent the
Nebraska hires Monaghan as Assistant Basketball Coach
Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced Thursday morning that veteran college assistant Pat Monaghan will join the Husker coaching staff. “I am extremely humbled and appreciative for the opportunity to join Coach Hoiberg and his outstanding staff,” Monaghan said. “The momentum Coach and his staff have built over the last couple years is exciting, along with
Collins inks multi-year contract extension at Northwestern
Northwestern Sullivan-Ubben Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Collins, who recently guided the Wildcats to their most successful stretch in program history, has signed a multi-year contract extension through 2030, Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Mark Jackson announced today. “Northwestern is my family’s home – I am really proud of what we have built over the
Minnesota Basketball Staff Update
University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has announced a trio of assistant coaches named to his staff with the addition of Brian Cooley, Armon Gates and Dave Thorson. Additional staffing will be announced at a later date. Cooley comes to Minnesota after a four-year stint with Medved at Colorado State from 2021-25, during which he