Author Archives: The DirtKing

Long-time Towson assistant Kevin Clark retires

I TWEETED about this one back on 5/4 – it’s now been made “official”… Long-time Towson assistant Kevin Clark has officially retired. Tigers head coach Pat Skerry TWEETED the following earlier today: Clark had spent the past 13-seasons on Skerry’s staff, serving first as an assistant, then being promoted to associate head coach, and most

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Paulson resigns as Head Coach at NAIA Carroll College

Carroll College Athletic Director Charlie Gross has announced that he has accepted Kurt Paulson‘s resignation as Men’s Basketball Head Coach after five seasons. “Kurt did an outstanding job leading Carroll’s Men’s Basketball program.” Said Gross. “The team was highly competitive on a national level; they shined in the classroom and were engaged in the community at

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Troy University Basketball Staff Update

With the 2023-24 men’s basketball season around the corner, Troy University head coach Scott Cross announced three coaching changes made. The three include the promotion of Brandon Gilbert to Assistant Coach and the hiring of Larry Cordaro as Director of Operations and Kelvin Lewis as Director of Player Development.  Gilbert has been with Troy for the past three seasons after

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Hollowell named Assistant Coach at Texas Southern

TSU head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones has announced the hiring of Stacy Hollowell to his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program,” said head coach Johnny Jones. “Winning the NAIA  National Championship at Loyola University in New Orleans in 2022 is a testament to his

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Richey named DBO at Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross has named Colin Richey its new director of men’s basketball operations, as announced by head coach Dave Paulsen. Richey’s primary responsibilities will include heavy involvement in recruiting efforts, summer camps and day-to-day office duties, in addition to serving as the team’s travel and video coordinator. “I’m excited to welcome Colin to

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Ormond joins Portland Men’s Basketball Staff

University of Portland has hired Arturo Ormond as an assistant coach, Pilots head coach Shantay Legans announced on Wednesday. Ormond brings a wealth of coaching experience at all levels of basketball, including serving the last two seasons as the associate head coach at Eastern Washington. Ormond has coached at six different Division I universities, was

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Daily Dirt – 6/1/23

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Niagara will promote Austin Kelley from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Coach. Kelley has been the DBO at Niagara since 2020, and had spent the previous two seasons on the staff as George Washington as the Director of Operations and Recruiting Coordinator. An official announcement is

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