The University of Tennessee has announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes. Barnes has led the Volunteers to appearances in each of the last three NCAA Tournaments, while restoring Tennessee’s status among the nation’s top collegiate basketball programs. Tennessee’s recruiting under Barnes has risen to unprecedented heights, as he has signed
Emporia State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Emporia State head coach Craig Doty has announced three additions to the Hornet men’s basketball staff. Tyler Long and Maurice Jackson join the staff for the first time while Justin Tucek returns to the Hornets after a year away. “We would like to welcome Tyler Long and Maurice Jackson to our staff and welcome home Justin
D3 DIRT: Mount Aloysius College (PA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Mount Aloysius head men’s basketball coach Will Cabrera has resigned (more on his landing spot soon…). Cabrera had been the head coach MAC since 2017. He led the Mounties to three straight AMCC Tournament appearances in his first three seasons, before the COVID shortened
JUCO DIRT: Wade departs Angelina; Takes over at Lee College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Angelina College (TX) head coach Nick Wade has resigned and will take over at Lee College (TX). Wade was elevated to head coach at Angelina back in 2018 after serving as the Roadrunners assistant coach for two seasons. Prior to that, Wade spent three years as an assistant at Lee. While
OFFICIAL: Chambers joins LSU Basketball Staff
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported back on 7/9 (DAILY DIRT). LSU has officially announced the hiring of Brandon Chambers. Here is the release: LSU Head Basketball Coach Will Wade announced on Tuesday that Brandon Chambers is joining the men’s basketball staff as Assistant to the Head Coach. Chambers has served the past
Jerry Steele, winningest coach in High Point history, passes away
All-time great High Point University men’s basketball coach and former athletic director who is the winningest HPU coach in school history with 495 wins, Jerry Steele passed away early Sunday (July 11th) morning. He was 82. Steele played basketball at Wake Forest from 1958-1961 where he was a captain and twice a member of the ACC All-Academic
Holy Cross adds Richards as DBO
The College of the Holy Cross has named Anthony Richards its new director of men’s basketball operations, as announced by head coach Brett Nelson. Richards’ primary responsibilities will include serving as the team’s travel and video coordinator, in addition to heavy involvement in recruiting efforts, scheduling and day-to-day office duties. Richards joins the Crusaders after
Hausladen named Assistant Coach at ULM
ULM head men’s basketball coach Keith Richard announced the hiring of Alex Hausladen as assistant coach. Hausladen comes to ULM after spending the last eight seasons as the director of basketball operations with Sun Belt Conference rival Texas State. During his time with the Bobcats, Texas State claimed the 2020-21 SBC regular-season championship, posted three
Hariston named Assistant Coach at IUPUI; Evans moves to DBO spot
IUPUI head basketball coach Matt Crenshaw finalized his coaching staff on Monday with the addition of former Purdue standout Roy Hairston as an assistant coach. Hairston joins Antwain Banks and Tommy Strine on the Jaguars’ staff while Aaron Evans will move back to the Director of Operations role. This marks Hairston’s second stint with the
Neary tabbed Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Williston State
Shawn Neary has been hired as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Williston State College. Neary brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Teton Athletic Department, including spending last year on staff at Montana State University-Billings. He has been a head coach at the junior college level for 24 years overall and has accumulated
Whittler named Interim Head Coach at Morehouse
The Morehouse College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that Douglas Whittler who has served as the associate head coach with the basketball program since 2015, will serve as interim head basketball coach for the 2021-22 season following the untimely passing of head coach Grady Brewer in late May. “With the passing of Coach Grady Brewer
JUCO DIRT: Victoria College (TX) hires new head coach
Victoria College (TX) has hired Donte’ Davis as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace David Graves, who spent one season as the head coach a VC. Davis had previously served as an assistant and then later as the head coach at Owens CC (OH). He also worked in an administrative role at