The University of South Dakota is signing three of its top coaches to contract extensions. Football coach Bob Nielson, women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit, and volleyball coach Leanne Williamson will all see their contracts renewed.

South Dakota State University star Mike Daum, despite not being drafted in Thursday’s National Basketball Association draft, has signed on to play for the Portland Trailblazers in the NBA Summer League.

Last week, Northern State University announced that Saul Phillips as their new men's basketball coach. Phillips has spent twelve seasons as a head coach in division one college hoops. Seven of those years were spent at North Dakota State, while the other five were spent at Ohio University. SDPB's Nate Wek had the chance to chat with Phillips about his new role at Northern State in Aberdeen.

On Tuesday, Northern State University announced Saul Phillips as its newest head men’s basketball coach. Phillips spent sevens seasons (07-14) as the head coach