The University of South Carolina Beaufort Department of Athletics announced that Ron Fudala has agreed to become the first-ever men’s basketball coach. Fudala comes from IUP (Indiana University Pennsylvania, NCAA Division II school, PSAC [Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference] member) as he has been the Associate Head Coach for the Crimson Hawks for the last four
Zehnder elevated to Interim Head Coach at D2 Francis Marion
Jacob Zehnder has been elevated to Interim Head Basketball Coach at Francis Marion University for the 2022-23 season. He replaces long-time head coach Gary Edwards, who announced his retirement this past Tuesday. Zehnder had served as an assistant under Edwards since 2020. Last season, he helped the Patriot program to a 10-win improvement over the
Penny, Memphis agree on 6-yr, 16.5M+ extension
The University of Memphis and head men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway have agreed to a contract extension spanning six seasons at a total of $16,500,000 plus incentives. The contract updates the memo of understanding agreed upon in Dec. 2020 and runs through April 15, 2028. In four seasons at the helm of the program since 2018-19, Hardaway has amassed an 84-43 record, four-straight 20-win
Daily Dirt – 10/12/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few things… I have heard that Sacred Heart has hired Donte Gittens as their new Director of Basketball Operations and Chris Pagentine as their Video Coordinator. Gittens, a former standout at D2 Franklin Pierce, spent last season as the head coach at Perkiomen School (PA). Pagentine was most
USCAA DIRT: Bucks County CC set to hire new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that USCAA D2 Bucks County CC (PA) will hire Farrad McLaughlin as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Ryan Charity, who has most recently served as the interim head coach at the college. McLaughlin spent last season as the head coach at
Long-time Francis Marion Head Coach Edwards announces retirement
Long-time Francis Marion University men’s basketball head coach Gary Edwards announced his retirement on Tuesday (Oct. 11) prior to the beginning of the 2022-23 season. FMU officials have named assistant coach Jake Zehnder as the interim head coach for the upcoming campaign. A native of Virginia Beach, Va., Edwards graced the FMU sidelines for the past 16
Johnson promoted to Head Coach at Caldwell University
Caldwell University President Matthew Whelan, Ed.D and Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Mark A. Corino have announced the promotion of long-time assistant coach Dean Johnson as the next head coach for the men’s basketball program effective immediately. “I am pleased to announce that Dean Johnson, a 30-year member of the Caldwell family and long-time softball coach and assistant basketball coach has accepted
JUCO DIRT: CC of Philadelphia hires new head coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that NJCAA D3 Community College of Philadelphia has hired Diallo Daniels as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Joe Rome, who resigned in early September. Diallo has previously served as a head coach at the JUCO level, leading the program at Manor College form 2016-18.
Hart named Assistant Basketball Coach at IUPUI
Indiana-native Kente’ Hart has joined the IUPUI Jaguars’ basketball staff as an assistant coach. Hart comes to IUPUI after having spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Florida Southwestern State College in Cypress Lake, Fla. He joined the Wofford College staff in July of this year before then accepting the role on Crenshaw’s coaching staff. Hart spent four
Boston College Basketball Staff Update
Earl Grant, The Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Boston College, has announced several new staff additions and a promotion ahead of the 2022-23 season. Adam Walsh joins the staff as the director of basketball operations. Walsh comes to Boston College from Shenendowa University, where he served as head coach of
Mhilli added to Skidmore Basketball staff
The Skidmore College men’s basketball team has announced the addition of John Mhilli to its staff as an assistant coach. Mhilli, a recent UAlbany grad, served as a student manager for four years with the Great Danes’ men’s basketball program. For his junior and senior years, Mhilli held the post of head student manager. “I am super
Lee joins Northeastern Basketball staff as Graduate Assistant
Northeastern men’s basketball head coach Bill Coen announced Thursday that former Northeastern guard Jon Lee will join the staff as a graduate assistant for the 2022-23 season. “We’re thrilled to welcome Jon back to Huntington Avenue,” Coen said. “Jon was Mr. Northeastern during his collegiate career, and we’re confident that our current student-athletes will benefit from his expertise