New Northwestern State head basketball coach Corey Gipson has completed his coaching staff for the upcoming season. Memphis’ Rodney Hamilton is the associate head coach with Michigan high school legend Tony Holliday and Talladega’s Tim Ward serving as assistant coaches. Former UNC-Pembroke assistant Leighton Kentwell is the director of basketball operations. “I am extremely fortunate and blessed
Hudash named MBB DBO at FGCU
Former Director of Recruiting for Penn State Kevin Hudash has been announced today as the new FGCU men’s basketball Director of Operations by head coach Pat Chambers. Hudash spent three seasons with the Nittany Lions before then serving as an assistant coach at The Episcopal Academy in Philadelphia. “Kevin is a great addition to our staff bringing high energy,
NAIA DIRT: Presentation College (SD) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Stan Holt is no longer the head coach at NAIA Presentation College (SD). Holt, who was hired last spring, led Presentation to a 13-15 (6-8 NSAA) record this past season. Prior to being hired at PC, he had served as the head coach at both Oklahoma City
OFFICIAL: Fordham named Urgo as new Head Basketball Coach
I mentioned this one a few times over the past few days. It’s now official. Here’s the release from Fordham: Following a national search, Fordham University announced today that Keith Urgo will become its new head men’s basketball coach, taking the reins of the school’s 118-year-old program. Urgo, who brings over 20 years of coaching experience to
Loyd named Head Basketball Coach at D3 DePauw
Rusty Loyd, head men’s basketball coach at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology since 2014, is DePauw’s selection as head men’s basketball coach. He replaces Bill Fenlon who is retiring after 30 years at the helm. Loyd becomes just the sixth DePauw head coach in the last 64 years. “I am humbled and honored to accept the head
OFFICIAL: Hamilton named Head Coach at D3 Franklin College
Following up on something that I first mentioned on 4/22 (D3 DIRT). Franklin College has officially named Chris Hamilton as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official statement from the college: Franklin College Director of Athletics Andrew Hendricks has announced the addition of Chris Hamilton as the new head coach of the men’s
Akron’s Groce receives contract extension
Akron and head men’s basketball coach John Groce have agreed to a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, Director of Athletics Charles Guthrie announced on Wednesday. “We are very pleased to extend John Groce’s contract through the 2029-30 season,” said Guthrie. “John is unquestionably an exceptional basketball coach. He embodies Akron’s ongoing commitment to the total development of our student-athletes. We
Ayers joins Lafayette Men’s Basketball Staff
Lafayette men’s basketball coach Mike Jordan has completed his coaching staff with the addition of Cameron Ayers as an assistant coach. Ayers spent the 2021-22 season as the director of basketball operations at William & Mary under head coach Dane Fischer following a one-year stint as a graduate manager at Temple under Aaron McKie. “Cam is a winner and
Jamieson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisville
Josh Jamieson, who has worked the last 15 seasons on the University of Oregon men’s basketball staff, has joined UofL head men’s basketball coach Kenny Payne‘s staff as an assistant coach. “I’m so happy and excited that Josh is joining our staff,” said Payne. “His experience in helping run a program and his basketball knowledge will
Iowa State Basketball Staff Update
Iowa State Head Men’s Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced updates to his staff for the upcoming season. Nate Schmidt has been promoted to assistant coach, filling the void after Daniyal Robinson was named head coach at Cleveland State. Former UNI assistant coach Erik Crawford has been named the director of player development, while graduate assistant Mo Ba has been promoted to assistant director
OFFICIAL: Kimble named Assistant Coach at Miami
University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Wednesday the hiring of Kotie Kimble as the team’s new assistant coach. Kimble’s hire is pending completion of a standard University background check. Kimble comes to The U with 14 years of Division I coaching experience, including the last four at the University of North
Daily Dirt – 4/27/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard… The search to replace Greg Herenda at FDU is already moving. Tough search here – a lot of guys concerned about the salary and the fact that there are only 2 paid assistants. It sounds like the early list includes; Princeton Associate Head Coach Brett