MENOMONIE, Wis. – Tom Webb has been named head coach of the UW-Stout men's basketball program following the departure of Jim Lake, who has accepted an assistant coaching position at Division I Central Michigan University.  Webb has spent the past seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Blue Devils, playing a key role in recruiting, player development, and game preparation. He previously held assistant coaching positions at NAIA Rochester College and NCAA Division II Purdue University-Northwest.

A 2009 graduate of Rochester College, Webb brings more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience to his new role leading the Blue Devils.

A full search for the position will take place following the 25-26 season.