Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Alma College (MI) will name Case Western Reserve University assistant Mike Fitzpatrick as their new head basketball coach. In 2021-22, Fitzpatrick was part of a squad at CWRU that advanced to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for the first time in program history. The Spartans (20-7,
D2 DIRT: Claflin U (SC) set to hire former D1 assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my TWEET from Tuesday… I can confirm that D2 Claflin University (SC) will name Brion Dunlap as their new head men’s basketball. Dunlap spent twelve seasons as a D1 assistant – he worked at Mount St. Mary’s for seven years before moving on to Holy Cross for five seasons.
Elon Basketball Staff Update
Elon University Athletics and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Billy Taylor announced the additions of Ryan Saunders, Josh Gross, Matt Brady, and Luke Boythe to the program’s staff. HoopDirt.com first mentioned the additions of Saunders and Gross back in last April (ELON DIRT). Here’s the official release from Elon: RYAN SAUNDERSRyan Saunders was announced as a men’s basketball assistant
STONEHILL DIRT: Skyhawks set to hire 3 assistants as they make the jump to D1
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Stonehill College will hire three assistant coaches as they make the jump from D2 to D1 and the Northeast Conference. I can confirm that head coach Chris Kraus will add: Herschel Jenkins – Spent last season as the Director of Basketball Operations as Boston University. Was on the staff at Fordham
OFFICIAL: Klatsky named Head Coach at NYU
Following up on something that I first mentioned back on 5/12 (D3 DIRT). Colgate assistant Dave Klatsky as officially been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 NYU. Here’s the official release from the school: New York University Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics Stuart Robinson has named Dave Klatsky as
Cleveland State adds Shunnar to Men’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Jay Shunnar has been named an assistant coach for the Cleveland State men’s basketball program, head coach Daniyal Robinson announced on Tuesday. “We are thrilled to add Jay Shunnar to our staff,” Robinson said. “Jay has great basketball pedigree for such a young coach, having worked in the NBA as well as the Big East
Reese named Assistant Basketball Coach at Monmouth
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball and Head Coach King Rice have announced the hiring of Brian Reese as an assistant coach. A University of North Carolina standout and national champion, Reese spent four seasons previously at MU from 2011-2015, and most recently spent time on staff at Illinois State. “I’m so grateful to be back at Monmouth and to have
Daily Dirt – 5/17/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard… UConn Director of Player Development Taliek Brown has joined Rick Pitino’s staff at Iona as an assistant. Brown, a member of UConn’s 2004 National Championship team, has been on the Huskies staff for the past three seasons. The NY native is UConn’s all-time assist leader.
Northwestern Oklahoma State hires Harman as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Northwestern Oklahoma State has announced the hiring of Robbie Harman as the next men’s basketball coach for the Rangers. “I believe we have hit a home run with the hiring of Robbie Harman. In a world of driven and self-motivated individuals, Robbie stands out. I am so happy to have Robbie, his wife Mickaela and
Szramowski rejoins Saint Vincent College men’s basketball staff
Saint Vincent College head men’s basketball coach and senior associate athletic director D.P. Harris has announced that longtime assistant coach Dan Szramowski will return to the Bearcat men’s coaching staff. Szramowski returns to Saint Vincent after previously serving as the men’s basketball graduate assistant coach from 2006-08, assistant coach from 2012-14 and associate head coach from 2014-18. He most
Bergstraser elevated to Head Basketball Coach at Minnesota State Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead athletic director Chad Markuson has announced that Tim Bergstraser has been named the Dragon head men’s basketball coach. Bergstraser had served as the program’s top assistant coach since 2018. “Having the opportunity to be the head coach at a place that has done so much for me in my coaching journey is something special,” Bergstraser
Weber State’s Rahe retires; Duft named as new Head Coach
After 16 seasons at the helm of Weber State men’s basketball, head coach Randy Rahe has announced his retirement. Rahe leaves WSU as the school’s and the Big Sky Conference’s all-time leader in coaching wins with 316 career victories. Effective immediately, longtime Wildcat assistant coach Eric Duft will assume all head coaching responsibilities. Rahe assumed the reins of the