On Wednesday June 1, Director of Athletics Phillip Billeci-Gard announced that Dave Covell has been named the head coach of the Hawks men’s basketball program. “After heavy consideration, I found Dave Covell to be the perfect fit to lead our men’s basketball program,” said Billeci-Gard. “He is an alumni and cares deeply about the institution. Dave will be an excellent leader to
UCF Basketball Staff Update
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins announced the addition of Ben Witherspoon to the staff Thursday afternoon under the role of special assistant to the head coach. Additionally, Jaycob Ammerman has been promoted to the team’s Director of Basketball Operations. “We couldn’t be happier to bring Ben on as part of our staff. He brings a wealth of experience and
Beamish elevated to Head Coach at Minnesota Crookston
The University of Minnesota Crookston athletic department announced the hiring of Bryan Beamish as head men’s basketball coach. Beamish first came to Minnesota Crookston as an assistant coach prior to the 2014-15 season and has spent the last four seasons as associate head coach. “We are very excited to announce Bryan Beamish as the next
Laing named Assistant Basketball Coach at Indian Hills
The Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team has announced the hiring of Nate Laing as the program’s new assistant coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Laing began his duties with the Warriors in May. “We are thrilled that Nate has decided to join our staff,” head coach Hank Plona stated. “I’ve gotten the chance to know
Swanson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Evansville
For the third time in six days, University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach David Ragland has made an addition to his coaching staff. On Thursday, Ragland announced the appointment of George Swanson as an assistant on his first Purple Aces staff. “I have known George for over 15 years. With my staff, I wanted to
Montgomery added to Colgate Basketball Staff
The Penn ties continue for Colgate University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Langel, who announced the addition of Trey Montgomery to the staff as an assistant coach. Montgomery served the past four years as an assistant coach at Penn, where he helped lead the Quakers to 47 total wins and 24 conference victories. During his time
Baylor’s Stark named Head Basketball Coach at D2 D’Youville
D’Youville University Director of Athletics, Ona Halladay, has announced the addition of Andy Stark as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “We are extremely excited to add Andy to our staff here at D’Youville,” said Halladay. “His vast experience will be an integral addition to the men’s basketball program. Andy’s resume speaks for itself, and we
Falke promoted to Head Coach at D3 Texas Lutheran
Austin Falke, who helped guide the Bulldogs to four NCAA Tournament Appearances and four SCAC Championships as an assistant, has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Texas Lutheran University, Director of Athletics Bill Miller announced today. He succeeds Head Coach Mike Wacker, who announced his retirement yesterday. “I am very blessed and
Crocker joins Colgate Basketball staff as Assistant Coach
Colgate University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Langel has announced the addition of Camryn Crocker to his staff as an assistant coach. Crocker joins the Raiders after serving the past three seasons as the director of player development at Stanford. During his time with the Cardinal, Crocker helped guide Stanford to 50 wins and 27 conference victories.
Ahelegbe hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Iowa
The UNI men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Gameli Ahelegbe as an assistant basketball coach. Ahelegbe joins the Panther staff after most recently serving as an assistant coach at the University of St. Thomas for the 2021-22 season. Prior to his time in St. Paul, Ahelegbe coached seven seasons at the University of
STANFORD DIRT: Dunson set to be named Cardinal Assistant Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Stanford will hire University of Denver associate head coach Brandon Dunson as an assistant coach. Dunson had previously served as the Director of Basketball Operations for the Cardinal (2016-18). Last season was Dunson’s first as the associate head coach at Denver, where he worked for former Stanford
JUCO DIRT: Midland College (TX) to hire former D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Midland College (TX) will hire Tra Arnold as their new head men’s basketball coach. Arnold spent last season as an assistant on Billy Gillispie’s staff at Tarleton State. Prior to his time at Tarleton, Arnold worked as an assistant at Samford, and as the associate