Jared Phay, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team, today announced the hiring of Michael Poindexter Jr. as his new assistant coach. Poindexter’s first official day on the job was Monday, Aug. 14. His hiring is pending approval by the Missouri State University Board of Governors. He replaces Braxton Williams
Coleman named Assistant Basketball Coach at Presbyterian
Presbyterian Blue Hose head men’s basketball coach Quinton Ferrell has announced the hiring of former Blue Hose standout forward Al’Lonzo Coleman as an assistant coach. Coleman joins the Blue Hose coaching staff after spending 11 years playing professional basketball. “I’m really excited to announce the addition of Al’Lonzo Coleman to my staff as an assistant coach,” Ferrell
Citadel’s all-time leading scorer Cameron Wells named Bulldogs Assistant Basketball Coach
The Citadel Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Conroy is excited to welcome back the program’s all-time leading scorer, Cameron Wells 11′, as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. The Houston, Texas native started 126 games for the Bulldogs from 2007-2011 and is the only Citadel basketball player to reach the 2,000-career points mark, finishing with 2,049.
OFFICIAL: Clemens named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Allegheny College
Following-up on something that I first reported last night (D3 DIRT). Josh Clemens has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Allegheny College. Here’s the release from the school: Allegheny College Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Ross announced on Monday that Josh Clemens has been elevated to the position of head men’s basketball
D2 NEWS: Rutledge promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Angelo State
Angelo State men’s basketball head coach Vinay Patel has announced the promotion of Mark Rutledge to Associate Head Coach, effective immediately. “I am thrilled to be able to announce Mark Rutledge as our Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Patel. “Since he arrived on campus, he has been the perfect fit for our program. He has worked tirelessly to help ensure our
Georgia Tech Basketball Staff Update
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball program has announced the addition of five individuals to its staff for the 2023-24 campaign as head coach Damon Stoudamire completes his initial staff ahead of his first season with the Yellow Jackets. Stoudamire has appointed Nate Babcock, an assistant coach with the NBA G League Grand Rapids Gold the last two seasons,
Barron joins Navy Basketball program in operations role
Brett Barron has been added to the men’s basketball staff at the United States Naval Academy in an operations role. Barron spent three seasons at Randolph-Macon has the head assistant coach under Josh Merkel. “Brett did nothing but add value and push the program forward in his three seasons with us,” said Merkel. “His record while
D3 DIRT: Allegheny opens; New Head Coach to be named quickly
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Bob Simmons has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Allegheny College, and has accepted a position at IMG Academy. Simmons had spent the past eight seasons as the Gators head coach. This past season was his best at Allegheny, leading his
Alvarez hired as Director of MBB Player Development at Miami
University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced the hiring of Chris Alvarez as the director of player development. A native Miamian, Alvarez previously worked at The U from 2011-13 as a graduate assistant. He is a former Division I player at both Dayton and Northeastern. “I am pleased to have Chris back at Miami,”
BYU names Terry as new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
BYU head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope announced the addition of Collin Terry to the Cougars’ coaching staff as the program’s fourth assistant coach. “I would like to thank Coach Mark Pope, Tom Holmoe, Brian Santiago and the BYU Administration for this incredible opportunity,” Terry said. “BYU has had a tremendous impact on me and
NAIA NEWS: Hobbs named Assistant Basketball Coach at Carroll College
Carroll Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ryan Lundgren has announced the first addition to his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. Alex Hobbs will join the Fighting Saints on the bench as Assistant Coach. Hobbs will replace Seth Yates, who left Carroll for a role at NCAA Division II Western Colorado earlier this month. A native of Houston,
Loyola Chicago adds Bradley as Assistant Basketball Coach
Loyola University head men’s basketball coach Drew Valentine announced the addition of Justin Bradley to the Ramblers’ staff as an assistant coach. “We’re really fortunate to add a talented coach like Justin to our staff,” said Valentine. “I’ve built a great relationship with JB over the years and I really respect his ability in all facets of