The Rockford University men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Taylor Jones as its newest member of the coaching staff. “We are thrilled to have Coach Jones join our staff,” Head Coach Jeremy Reigle stated. “His knowledge, relationship skills, work ethic and character are a great fit for our program.” Coach Jones comes to
Montgomery named Head Basketball Coach at Angelina College
If one of J.J. Montgomery’s future players ever asks about Montgomery’s knowledge of basketball, Montgomery simply can point to a jersey hanging on the wall inside Angelina College’s Shands Gymnasium. The retired No. 5 belongs to Montgomery. The East Texas basketball legend on Tuesday was named the new men’s basketball coach for Angelina College, marking
Patrick Beilein named Head Coach of Syracuse Stallions (TBL)
Syracuse Stallions President and General Manager, Mike Sugamosto, announced this morning the hiring of Patrick Beilein as the third men’s basketball coach in Syracuse Stallions history. Beilein replaces Nick Perioli, who left his position and has transitioned into a Front Office role within the Stallions Organization. Beilein, the son of former University of Michigan & Cleveland
Stokes named Video Coordinator at Richmond
Darius Stokes is the new video coordinator for Richmond Spiders men’s basketball, the program announced on Tuesday. Stokes will manage all aspects of the team’s video operations and also contribute to opponent scouting and player recruitment. “We’re thrilled to add a coach with Darius’ experience and abilities,” said head coach Chris Mooney. “He’s been involved with
Butcher retires as Head Basketball Coach at the University of the Cumberlands
Donnie Butcher, who led the University of the Cumberlands men’s basketball team to 17 NAIA tournament appearances, is retiring after 21 seasons and 452 wins at the helm of the Patriots program. The retirement is effective immediately, the athletic department announced Tuesday. “It is sad to see the Donnie Butcher era come to a close.
D3 DIRT: Mount Aloysius set to name new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Multiple sources have told me that D3 Mount Aloysius College (PA) will name Marcus Thomas as their new head men’s basketball coach. Thomas has most recently served as the head coach at USCAA Penn State Fayette. He will replace Will Cabrera who became an assistant at D3 Lebanon Valley College back
Rice inks 5-yr extension at Monmouth
Monmouth University President Patrick Leahy and Director of Athletics Jeff Stapleton announced Monday that MU and Head Men’s Basketball Coach King Rice have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension. The deal secures Rice’s spot on the Hawks bench through the 2025-26 season. “In the current climate of Division I athletics Monmouth University is fortunate
Sondey named Head Basketball Coach at Rockland CC
Brian Sondey was recently named as the Head Coach of the Rockland CC Men’s Basketball program. Coach Sondey comes to Rockland with an extensive coaching resume, most notably having served as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Concordia College from 2010-2018. After his time at Concordia, he moved on to hold assistant coaching positions at
NAIA DIRT: Central Baptist College set to name new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NAIA Central Baptist College will promote assistant Sam Kohnke to head coach. Kohnke, who has been on the Mustangs staff since last summer, will replace his former boss Clint Galyean, who became the new head coach at NAIA Wayland Baptist University last week. Before joining the CBC
EAST CAROLINA DIRT: Pirates set to add veteran assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that East Carolina will hire Steve DeMeo as an assistant men’s basketball coach. He will replace Steve Roccaforte who departed for Texas A&M back in June. DeMeo, a New York native with big-time national recruiting ties, had spent the past two years as an assistant
Huggins receives contract extension at West Virginia
West Virginia University Director of Athletics and Associate Vice President Shane Lyons has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins to serve as head coach through the 2023-24 season, with the option to continue to coach or extend his relationship with the University to June 30, 2027. The amended employment agreement takes
UTPB Men’s Basketball Staff Update
UT Permian Basin Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kyle Tolin has announced the additions of Kris Johnson and Kory Mathis to his coaching staff. Johnson has been with Tolin for the past four seasons at the University of Arkansas-Monticello and helped lead the program to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances. Mathis was part of a