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Kansas men's basketball team is adding Tony Bland as an assistant coach, bringing his extensive West Coast coaching experience and recent stint at Washington, despite past legal issues related to college basketball corruption investigations.
Mike Hopkins, a former Syracuse assistant and player, has joined the New Orleans Pelicans as an assistant coach and head of player development, marking his second year in the NBA after a stint with the Phoenix Suns and a head coaching role at the University of Washington.
The Dallas Stars have appointed Neil Graham as their new assistant coach, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles as head coach of the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads, where he developed key players and led teams to multiple playoff appearances, including a Western Conference Final.
The Nashville Predators have hired former NHL player and coach Luke Richardson as an assistant coach, replacing Todd Richards, bringing extensive NHL experience to the team's coaching staff, which now features four former NHL players.
Former WNBA player Celeste Taylor has joined Grand Canyon as an assistant coach, transitioning from her playing career due to injury setbacks and aiming to develop her coaching career while recovering from a foot injury. She is excited to contribute to the growing program and support young athletes.
Lindsey Harding, the G League coach of the year, is set to become the first full-time female assistant coach in Lakers history, joining JJ Redick's staff. Harding, a former WNBA player and assistant coach in Sacramento, will be one of four women currently holding assistant coaching positions in the NBA.
BYU has hired John Linehan, a former standout player and experienced assistant coach, as their new assistant coach. Linehan, who has a strong background in college basketball and professional experience overseas, will bring valuable recruiting connections from the East Coast to BYU. An official announcement is expected soon.
Shawn Elliott, former South Carolina assistant coach and interim head coach, is returning to the Gamecocks as the tight ends coach and run-game coordinator after serving as Georgia State's head coach for seven seasons. Elliott, known for his intense coaching style, has strong ties to South Carolina and is set to have his USC contract approved. His return completes the coaching staff as spring practice approaches.
The Philadelphia Eagles are continuing to see turnover in their coaching staff as senior offensive assistant Marcus Brady is leaving to join the Chargers as their pass-game coordinator. This move comes after the Eagles hired Kellen Moore as their offensive coordinator, indicating a shift in offensive leadership for the upcoming season. Additionally, the Eagles have brought in Doug Nussmeier as their new quarterbacks coach, further solidifying Moore's influence on the team's offensive strategy.
The NBA postponed the Golden State Warriors-Dallas Mavericks game following the sudden death of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, who passed away after suffering a heart attack at a team dinner. Milojević, a beloved figure in the basketball community, had a successful international playing career and was a distinguished head coach in Serbia. The league and Warriors organization expressed their condolences to his family during this tragic time.
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević tragically passed away at the age of 46 after suffering a heart attack during a team dinner in Salt Lake City. NBA players and teams, including the Warriors, expressed their condolences and shared memories of Milojević, who was widely respected in the basketball community. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Warriors coach Steve Kerr also issued statements mourning the loss of Milojević, who is survived by his wife and children.
Alabama is expected to hire Buffalo head coach Maurice Linguist as an assistant on Kalen DeBoer's staff, making him the third sitting FBS coach poached by Alabama since Nick Saban's retirement. Linguist, who has a background in coaching defensive staffs at various levels, is likely to work with the Crimson Tide's secondary. This move is part of a coaching domino effect triggered by Saban's retirement, with Washington, Arizona, and San Jose State also making coaching changes.
The Minnesota Wild have named Patrick Dwyer as an Assistant Coach, joining Head Coach John Hynes. Dwyer, a former NHL player, began his coaching career in 2019 and has since served as an Assistant Coach for various AHL teams. He brings a wealth of experience both as a player and coach to the Wild organization.
Terry Stotts has stepped down as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks after only four months with the team. Stotts, who previously served as head coach for the Bucks from 2005-07 and as an assistant coach from 1998-2002, was brought in to help run the offense under head coach Adrian Griffin. His familiarity with Damian Lillard, whom he coached for nine seasons in Portland, proved beneficial as the team traded for Lillard last month. Lillard praised Stotts' offensive sets and said the transition to Milwaukee was smooth because of their familiarity. Stotts' coaching experience includes stints with several other NBA teams, and he led the Portland Trail Blazers to eight consecutive postseason berths during his tenure there.
UAB head coach Trent Dilfer expressed his frustration with penalties during the team's loss to Tulane, particularly singling out an assistant coach for an illegal substitution penalty. Dilfer later apologized for unfairly targeting the coach and acknowledged that he should have handled the situation better. The Blazers committed three penalties for 12 yards, and Dilfer emphasized the need for better discipline.