Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is excited to round out the 2024-2025 coaching staff, as made official on Friday afternoon. The staff features three returning leaders and the addition of four new faces that bring an abundance of college and professional experience. “This staff is energetic, dynamic, and brings a wealth of coaching
Loredo joins Stonehill Basketball Staff
Head men’s basketball coach Chris Kraus announced the final addition to the coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, hiring Aaron Loredo as an assistant coach after spending last season as the head coach of Eastern Nazarene College men’s basketball. Loredo rounds out Kraus’s staff as one of four assistant coaches, the third new hire among a staff
Sharpe named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA UT Southern
The University of Tennessee Southern has announced the hiring of Andy Sharpe as the next men’s basketball head coach. Sharpe returns to UT Southern after guiding the men’s basketball program for five years during the Martin Methodist era, and then spending 10 years as the head coach at NCAA Division II Southern Arkansas University. “We
Sanicola resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine; Headed to NBA G-League
Rob Sanicola has announced his departure as head coach of the University of Southern Maine Huskies’ men’s basketball program. Joining the University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics during the 2021-2022 season and serving as the 16th head men’s basketball coach in program history, Sanicola’s ability to recruit and teach transformed the Huskies’ competitive ability over
D3 DIRT: SUNY Purchase set to hire current D3 Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 SUNY Purchase will hire Alfred State’s Jack Dignan as their new Head Basketball Coach. Dignan was named as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year this past season after leading the Pioneers to a 15-12 (12-6 AMCC) record. This was an eight game improvement
Sheppard named Interim Head Basketball Coach at the University of the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islander Kevin Sheppard has been appointed interim head coach of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers men’s basketball program. With over 20 years of coaching, playing, and training experience, the former professional basketball player brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the university. “Words cannot accurately express how excited I am
Giles, Dixon added to Queens University of Charlotte Basketball Staff
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is thrilled to welcome Stephen Giles and Damian Dixon to the coaching staff, as made official on Thursday afternoon. Giles will serve as the Special Advisor to the Head Coach and Director of Game Planning and Scouting while Dixon will serve as the Director of Player Development.
Croci resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Wittenberg; Named AD at Wilmington
Matt Croci, Wittenberg class of 1994 and head men’s basketball coach, has been named the new director of athletics for Wilmington College. Croci has served as head coach of his alma mater’s men’s basketball program for eight seasons. The 19th head coach in the illustrious history of Wittenberg men’s basketball, which boasts the highest win
Chappell named Assistant Basketball Coach at Sacramento State
After an impressive playing career in a Sacramento State uniform, Zach Chappell will return to his alma mater as assistant men’s basketball coach. He will join interim head coach Michael Czepil, and assistants Hays Myers and Elijah Roth on the sidelines for the upcoming season. Chappell recently completed a pro season of basketball in Germany after three highly successful years
OFFICIAL: Southern Arkansas names Rutledge Head Basketball Coach
Following-up on something that I mentioned earlier today (D2 DIRT) – Southern Arkansas has named Angelo State assistant Mark Rutledge as their new head basketball coach. Here’s the official release: Southern Arkansas University’s Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Mark Rutledge has been named the newest Mulerider Men’s Head Basketball Coach; effective immediately.
OFFICIAL: Omidvar named Assistant Basketball Coach at NC Central
I mentioned this move in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Here’s the release from NC Central announcing the hiring of Nima Omidvar as an assistant coach: Head coach LeVelle Moton announced Nima Omidvar as the newest addition to the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Caruthers named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ball State
Ball State head basketball coach Michael Lewis has announced the hiring of Bertram “Buzzy” Caruthers to complete the Cardinals’ coaching staff in advance of the 2024-25 season. “We are really excited to add someone like Buzzy,” said Lewis, “who has extensive experience in both player development and recruiting that will continue to push us to the championship