Following up on something that I first reported back on May 3rd (D3 DIRT). Former Holy Cross assistant Sam Ferry has officially taken over as the head coach at Rhode Island College. Here is the press release from RIC: Rhode Island College introduced Sam Ferry as its new head men’s basketball coach at a press conference held
Baptiste rejoins Albany Basketball Staff
The University at Albany men’s basketball team welcomes KJ Baptiste back to the program. Baptiste re-joins the staff as an Assistant Coach, having previously served as the team’s Director of Recruiting and Video during the 2021-22 season. “We are thrilled to welcome KJ back to the Capital Region,” said Head Coach Dwayne Killings. “KJ is a rising
Bialkoski named DBO at George Mason
George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn announced that Mark Bialkoski will join his staff as director of basketball operations. Bialkoski brings more than 15 years of collegiate basketball coaching and administrative experience to Fairfax. In addition to his robust resume as a director of operations, Bialkoski most recently served as an assistant coach
Legendary Louisville Head Coach Denny Crum passes away
Legendary Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum passed away today at the age of 86. Here is the tribute that Louisville posted: Denny Crum, who won two NCAA Championships while serving as the University of Louisville’s men’s basketball coach for 30 years (1971-2001), passed away at his home Tuesday morning. He was 86. He directed Louisville
UMass Lowell adds Herrion to Men’s Basketball Staff
UMass Lowell Men’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Duquette has named Ryan Herrion as his squad’s newest assistant coach. Herrion is a familiar face in the America East Conference, having spent the last five seasons at New Hampshire. “We are excited to welcome Ryan to our program,” said Duquette. “From his experiences at both Stonehill and most recently UNH,
Indian Hills names Sash as new Head Basketball Coach
Indian Hills Community College has announced Josh Sash as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach of the Warriors. Officially introduced at a press conference at the Hellyer Center on Tuesday, Sash becomes the 17th head coach in program history. A graduate of Indian Hills and a former assistant coach for the Warriors, Sash returns to
Gutting named Assistant Basketball Coach at Southern Utah
Southern Utah University and head men’s basketball coach Rob Jeter are excited to announce the addition of assistant coach Shaun Gutting. Gutting comes to Southern Utah by way of Casper College, where he was the head coach for the last four years. In his first year as the head coach he went 32-3 and won
Henshaw named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Montana Western
Montana Western Head Men’s Basketball Coach Patrick Jensen has announced the hiring of Dawson Henshaw as the new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Henshaw joins the Bulldogs from Twin Falls, Idaho where he had previously served as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at the College of Southern Idaho. Henshaw joined the CSI staff in the fall of 2022. While at
Huggins, West Virginia issue statements over insensitive comments
Bob Huggins and the University of West Virginia have each issued statements following insensitive comments on a Cincinnati radio program earlier today. Statement from Bob Huggins“Earlier today on a Cincinnati radio program, I was asked about the rivalry between my former employer, the University of Cincinnati, and its crosstown rival, Xavier University. During the conversation, I
OFFICIAL: Darner named Head Basketball Coach at Tampa
Following up on something that I mentioned a few times last week (DAILY DIRT). Linc Darner has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Tampa. Here’s the release from the school: The University of Tampa has announced the hiring of Linc Darner as its head men’s basketball coach. Darner brings a resume that
UNH Basketball Staff Update
University of New Hampshire head men’s basketball coach Nathan Davis announced his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season Monday afternoon with the hiring of Jimmy Allen, Tyler Wilson, and Luis Guzman. Allen joins Davis’ coaching staff for the 2023-24 season after spending seven seasons as the head coach of Army West Point. The West Point, N.Y. native will serve as Associate
Fennerty named Assistant Basketball Coach at William & Mary
William & Mary head men’s basketball coach Dane Fischer announced the addition of Jimmy Fenerty to the Tribe staff as an assistant coach on Monday. Fenerty joins the Green and Gold after spending the previous four seasons at Temple University and has eight years of Division I experience as an assistant coach. “We are very excited to