Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on June 16th (D3 DIRT). Ryan Van Zelst has officially been named as the head coach at Penn State Abington. Here’s the release: Penn State Abington Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation Erin Foley has announced that Ryan Van Zelst will become the new head men’s basketball coach at
Lightfoot added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Western Carolina men’s basketball head coach Justin Gray today announced the addition of Ryne Lightfoot as an assistant coach for the 2022-23 season. “I am excited to announce that Ryne Lightfoot will be joining our Catamount Basketball family,” said Gray. “He is coming to us from Grand Canyon University and brings experience as both an assistant and as
Assaley named DBO at Clemson
Andy Assaley has been named as the director of men’s basketball operations at Clemson. He previously served 10 seasons at South Carolina as the director of basketball operations for Head Coach Frank Martin. Assaley served in the same capacity at Kansas State under Coach Martin from 2007-2012. The Gamecocks had success during Assaley’s time on
Armstrong named Interim Head Coach at Lincoln U as Lowery departs for Seton Hall
Lincoln University Director of Athletics and Recreational Services Harry Stinson III has named Jason A. Armstrong as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. He replaces Corey Lowery, who was recently named the assistant men’s basketball coach at Division I Seton Hall University. “This is a bittersweet moment for our program,” said Stinson III. “On one hand, we are saddened by
Todd Kelly named Head Basketball Coach at Dallas Christian College
Todd Kelly has been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Dallas Christian College. He replaces former head coach Dwight Coleman, who passed away unexpectedly in early April. Kelly comes to DCC with almost 20 years of experience as a head coach at both the high school and college levels. Coach Kelly was
Dow Joins Johns Hopkins Men’s Basketball Staff
Johns Hopkins men’s basketball head coach Josh Loeffler announced today the hiring of Conor Dow as an assistant coach for the Blue Jays. Dow comes to Hopkins after a one-year stint at Ithaca. “We are thrilled to welcome Conor to Johns Hopkins,” said Loeffler. “He has great energy, a passion for the game and for teaching and a wealth of
OFFICIAL: Russell named Assistant Basketball Coach at Weber State
New Weber State men’s basketball head coach Eric Duft has announced his first addition to his coaching staff. Duft has hired Dan Russell as a new assistant coach to join the Wildcat staff. Russell comes to Weber State after spending the last three seasons as an assistant coach with Montana State in the Big Sky. During his time at
Georgetown Basketball Staff Update
Georgetown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Patrick Ewing announced the addition of both Assistant Coach Pat Baldwin and Director of Player Development Vernon Hamilton. Baldwin most recently served as the head coach at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee while Hamilton was most recently at LSU. ON THE RECORD“I’m so excited to be part of the Hoya family. When you
Payne named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Cleveland State
Cleveland State men’s basketball coach Daniyal Robinson has announced the addition of Steve Payne to the team’s coaching staff as he joins the Vikings as the special assistant to the head coach, made official on Thursday. Payne brings over 30 years of collegiate basketball coaching experience to CSU and most recently served as an assistant coach for the University
Kent State Basketball Staff Update
The Kent State men’s basketball program has made multiple coaching changes, head coach Rob Senderoff announced on Wednesday. Assistant Coach Julian Sullinger has been promoted to Associate Head Coach, while Jon Fleming has been named an Assistant Coach. In addition to the current staff changes, the Golden Flashes will bring back Varsity “K” Hall of Famer Jim Christian as the Assistant
Kanaskie promoted to Associate Head Coach at UNCW
UNCW men’s basketball head coach Takayo Siddle has announced the promotion of Kurt Kanaskie to associate head coach for the 2022 College Basketball Invitational champions. Kanaskie has served as assistant coach for the last two seasons and played a key role in one of the biggest turnarounds in the NCAA Division I ranks in 2021-22. “From the day he
Aquino promoted to Head Coach at Georgia College
Georgia College Director of Athletics Wendell Staton announced the promotion of Ryan Aquino to head coach of Bobcat Men’s Basketball Tuesday. Aquino is the eighth head coach in GC Men’s Basketball history, and the first Bobcat alum to take the reins of GC’s Men’s Basketball program. “I am thrilled that Ryan Aquino will be leading our Men’s Basketball program,”