Mentioned all of these moves in the DAILY DIRT back on 4/9. They are all now official. Zak Boisvert, Rob Gardiner, Antone Grey, and Phil Gaetano have all been hired as assistant coaches on Josh Schertz’s new staff at St Louis. Zak Boisvert Boisvert (pronounced Bo-VAIR) has spent the last two seasons as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Schertz named Head Basketball Coach at St. Louis
Worst kept secret in college basketball over the past two weeks is now official. Here’s the press release from St. Louis announcing Josh Schertz’s hiring… Saint Louis University announced today that Josh Schertz has been named head coach of the Billikens’ men’s basketball program. Schertz will be formally introduced on Monday, April 8, at 10 a.m. in
Dru Joyce III named Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne
Duquesne University Director of Athletics Dave Harper announced Thursday that Dru Joyce III has been named the 18th head coach in the 108-year history of the Duquesne University men’s basketball program. Joyce III will be formally introduced at a press conference Monday, April 1, on DU’s campus. A media advisory will be distributed Sunday, March 31, for
Duquesne’s Dambrot set to retire following NCAA Tournament
Duquesne University head men’s basketball Keith Dambrot announced at a press conference Monday in the ballroom of the Power Center that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. Dambot, a native of Akron, Ohio, was named head coach of the Dukes March 28, 2017, and has guided the program to a record of 115-95
St. Louis parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Travis Ford
Saint Louis University announced tonight that it has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford. “For eight years, Travis led our men’s basketball program with passion and dignity,” SLU Director of Athletics Chris May said. “This decision was not made lightly.” “It is our expectation to regularly compete for conference championships and play in the NCAA Tournament,”
Jones ’05 named Assistant Coach – Player Development at St. Joe’s
Saint Joseph’s Head Coach Billy Lange has announced that former Hawk standout Dwyane Jones ’05 has been named assistant coach – player development for the men’s basketball program. As assistant coach – player development, Jones will be responsible for in-game coaching and implementing and teaching drills focused on player and team development. Additionally, he will assist in opponent scouting,
University of Rhode Island Basketball Staff Update
Rhode Island men’s basketball staff members Christen Cunningham and Benny Sander have been promoted to assistant coaches, and Chandler Graves has been named as the program’s director of basketball operations. Cunningham and Sander both are entering their second season with the Rams. Cunningham joined head coach Archie Miller‘s staff in July of 2022 as its director of player
Henderson added to Dayton Basketball staff
University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant has announced that Jermaine Henderson, a veteran college coach with more than 25 years of experience will join the Flyer staff as an assistant coach. Henderson’s addition takes advantage of a recently-adopted NCAA rule change that allows for additional coaches on a school’s men’s basketball staff. “Jermaine brings a
Urgo, Fordham Agree to Long-Term Contract Extension
After leading the Fordham men’s basketball program to its finest season in more than three decades, Keith Urgo has signed a long-term contract extension to remain at the helm of the Rams. Urgo, the 2023 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, has inked a deal that will keep him in the Bronx through at least the 2027-28 season. “I’d
Flegler elevated to video specialist at St. Joe’s
Chris Flegler has been elevated to video specialist for the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball program, head coach Billy Lange announced today. In his new role, Flegler will assist all members of the staff on various duties including video editing, statistical analysis, player development, and other operational and program related duties. Flegler, who served as a graduate manager for the
Kellogg returns to UMass as Assistant Basketball Coach
University of Massachusetts men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin announced the addition of Derek Kellogg to his staff as an assistant coach on Wednesday, pending the completion of a background check. Kellogg returns to Massachusetts, where he was the head coach for nine years from 2008-17 and was an all-Atlantic 10 selection as a player for the
Bailey named Assistant Basketball Coach at Saint Louis
Will Bailey, who served as an assistant coach on Travis Ford‘s staff at Saint Louis from 2016-20, has returned to SLU as an assistant coach, Ford announced today. “We are excited to welcome Will back to Team Blue,” Ford said. “Will’s experience as a relentless recruiter and a coach speaks for itself. He knows our players and