Idaho hires Seattle associate coach Pribble to lead hoops program – Idaho Press

Idaho has recruited Seattle Associate Coach, Brian Pribble, to direct its basketball program. Pribble, who has spent the last four years as an assistant at Seattle, will assume the helm of the Vandals’ program after a lengthy search by the school.

Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear expressed enthusiasm for the choice of Pribble to lead the program. “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Brian Pribble to be the head coach of our men’s basketball program,” said Spear. “Brian is a highly-respected coach in the college basketball world. He is an excellent recruiter and an outstanding teacher of the game. We are confident that he will build a program that will compete for championships.”

Pribble has gained a reputation as an effective recruiter and a passionate teacher of the game. He has worked with the Seattle staff over the last four years to help the Redhawks become a consistent contender in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

Prior to joining Seattle, Pribble had a long history in Washington State, spending two years as an assistant coach at Washington State, followed by stints at Whitworth and Spokane Community College.

Pribble was an integral part of the Seattle staff over the past four seasons, helping the Redhawks to the WAC Tournament title in 2013 and four consecutive postseason berths, including an NIT appearance in 2014.

“I am excited for the opportunity to be the head coach at Idaho,” said Pribble. “I am looking forward to building a program that can compete for championships and I am eager to get to work. I want to thank Rob Spear and the University of Idaho for this opportunity and I can’t wait to get started.”

Pribble’s appointment at Idaho marks the latest chapter in a coaching career that has spanned over two decades. His track record as an assistant and his experience in the Northwest make him the perfect fit for the Vandals.

The university is confident that the hire of Pribble will provide the program with the leadership and direction it needs to become a championship-caliber team. The Vandals are eager to begin the process of rebuilding the program under Pribble’s leadership.

Idaho has procured Seattle Associate Coach, Brian Pribble, to direct its basketball program. Rob Spear, the school’s Athletic Director, expressed elation for the selection of Pribble to lead the team. Pribble brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served as an assistant at Washington State, Whitworth, and Spokane Community College and a member of the Seattle coaching staff for the last four years. He has established himself as a skilled recruiter and an ardent teacher of the game, having assisted the Redhawks to the WAC Tournament title in 2013 and four consecutive postseason berths. Pribble expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to form a program capable of contending for championships. The university is confident that the hire of Pribble will provide the program with the guidance and management it requires to become a championship-caliber team.