
Jarren Dyson Takes the Helm of CNU Men’s Basketball
Jarren Dyson has been appointed head coach of Christopher Newport University's men's basketball team, bringing a championship pedigree and deep local roots to the program.
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Jarren Dyson has been appointed head coach of Christopher Newport University's men's basketball team, bringing a championship pedigree and deep local roots to the program.

At 24, Steven Smith brings a rare mix of offensive production and defensive flexibility to the draft, but teams will weigh his size, injury history and seniority against his impressive 2026 stats.

Curt Newsome, who led the Emory & Henry Wasps from 2014 to 2023 and served as an assistant at Virginia Tech, died at 67 after stepping down due to health concerns.

Illinois is courting three‑star transfer edge rusher Ean Rhea, whose 2025 breakout at Emory & Henry featured 12 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss. The Illini, led by head coach Bret Bielema, see him as a potential starter or key rotational piece.