Ford adds two veteran coaches to Bears staff Missouri State men’s basketball coach Dana Ford has announced Tuesday (Aug. 16) the addition of a pair of coaching staff personnel with Randy Peele assuming the role of special assistant to the head coach, and Marty Gross joining the staff as director of basketball operations. Both veteran coaches of
Robinson joins ODU MBB Staff
Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones announced that Jamal Robinson has been named an assistant coach with the Monarchs. Robinson joins the staff after a two-year stint at LaSalle University. “Jamal is recognized within the coaching profession as a top skill development instructor. In addition, his work with various elite basketball camps, including the
Quinnipiac Basketball Staff Update
The Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball program has announced its staff updates ahead of the upcoming 2022-23 season, as revealed by Head Coach Baker Dunleavy and the Bobcats. Tahar Sutton will join the Quinnipiac staff as an Assistant Coach, Bradley Jacks has been promoted to Assistant Coach, Jeff Robinson has been named Director of Operations and Nolan Meehan will serve as Graduate Assistant. “Our program is
Legendary Princeton head coach Pete Carril passes away
The family of former Princeton head basketball coach Pete Carril has issued the following statement: The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning. We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information
Baringer named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Montreat College
Anthony Barringer has been hired as the new Montreat men’s basketball coach as announced by the school’s athletic department. Barringer takes the reigns of the Cavalier program following a year in which the team notched a 21-10 (17-7 AAC) record and made an appearance at the NAIA Men’s Basketball Opening Round. A Carolina local, Barringer comes to
Izzo inks new 5-yr / 6.2M deal at Michigan State
Michigan State men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo has agreed to terms on a new contract, MSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Alan Haller announced Thursday. The contract will require formal approval by the MSU Board of Trustees at their next meeting (Sept. 9, 2022). “We greatly appreciate Coach Izzo’s commitment to our outstanding university and his competitive
McDowell named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Newberry
The Newberry College Athletic Department and head coach Jason Taylor announced the hiring of Tyrell McDowell as assistant men’s basketball coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “I’d like to thank Jason Taylor and Sean Johnson for this incredible opportunity. Looking forward to building relationships in the community and using my experience to help Coach Taylor and the basketball program. I’m excited to
OFFICIAL: Rodgers named DBO at Utah Valley
I first mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on 8/4. It’s now been made official – Stephen Rodgers has been named as the Director of Basketball Operations at Utah Valley. Here’s the OFFICIAL RELEASE from UVU: Utah Valley head coach Mark Madsen has announced the hiring of Stephen Rodgers as the director of basketball operations
Rice names Pennell Assistant Basketball Coach
Rice head basketball coach Scott Pera announced the addition of Russ Pennell as Assistant Coach, Thursday afternoon. “I have known Russ Pennell for about fifteen years,” said Pera. “I got to know him in our days in Arizona when I was an assistant at ASU. I always respected his knowledge and passion for the game of basketball. All
Roberts hired as Assistant Coach at D3 Waynesburg
Waynesburg University head men’s basketball coach Tim Fusina is excited to announce the hiring of Ben Roberts as his new assistant coach. He brings a rich coaching background that includes multiple stops at the collegiate and camp levels with him to the Yellow Jackets. “I am extremely excited to be joining the Waynesburg community and become a part of the
Loyola New Orleans Basketball Staff Update
Two members of the Loyola Wolf Pack 2021-22 National Championship men’s basketball team are back with the program under first-year coach Donald Reyes. Javan Felix is set to start his second season on the bench with the Wolf Pack while Andrew Fava will make the transition from player to coach, Reyes announced Thursday. Felix originally came to Loyola to coach
Small College Dirt: Maine Fort Kent opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tom Bird has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at Maine Fort Kent (USCAA). Bird has been the head coach and assistant AD at UMFK since 2014. His best stretch came in 2016-17 and 2017-18, where he led his team to back-to-back 23-9 seasons, and