LMU men’s basketball and Head Coach Stan Johnson have announced the hiring of Mark Phelps as an assistant coach for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Phelps is a longtime college basketball coach in various roles including leading the Drake Bulldogs for five seasons as head coach from 2008-2013. “What an incredible honor it is to add
Former UCSB Men’s Basketball assistant Larry Lewis joins Las Vegas Aces Staff
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon announced today the hiring of Larry Lewis as an assistant coach for the Aces. “I’m thrilled to add coach Lewis to our group,” said Hammon. “To add the quality of depth in character and knowledge will be a huge value to our basketball system and culture we’ve built. We got ourselves a
Simpson added as Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Utah
Utah head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith announced the addition of Triston Simpson to his staff as the special assistant to the head coach. “I am so excited to have Triston join our staff,” Smith said. “I recruited and coached Triston at South Dakota. He is tough, competitive, relentless with his effort and very intelligent. His attention to detail, desire
John Carroll University Men’s Basketball Leadership Update
John Carroll Athletics has announced that Head Coach Pete Moran ’08 will be stepping away from the John Carroll Men’s Basketball program in order to address a personal health matter. Assistant Coach Dave Wojciechowski will assume the role of interim head coach until Moran is able to return to the bench. “Our foremost concern is Coach Moran and his
D3 Capital University announces leadership adjustments for remainder of 2024-25 Men’s Basketball season
Capital University men’s basketball has announced that head coach Damon Goodwin will serve the remainder of the 2024-25 season in a limited capacity as he navigates through some medical-related concerns. During this time, Coach Goodwin will continue to recruit and advise with the coaching staff, while long-time Assistant Coach Anthony Gholson will serve as the Interim Head Coach for
WEEK 5: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 5 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
Crafton named Chief Program Strategist for Men’s Basketball at Columbia
Columbia men’s basketball head coach Jim Engles has announced the hiring of Jason Crafton as the Chief Program Strategist. Crafton’s position on the Columbia coaching staff works closely with Engles and the rest of the coaches in providing innovative ideas to enhance the growth of the program both on and off the court. “Coach Crafton is well respected and
Former Fresno State Head Coach Justin Hutson joins San Diego State WBB staff
San Diego State women’s basketball head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson has announced the hiring of Justin Hutson to her staff. Hutson, who has over 20 years of DI college coaching experience, will serve as the program’s assistant coach and scouting specialist. This is Hutson’s third stint on The Mesa. He was an assistant coach with the men’s program from 2006-11
Scheuers resigns at Earlham; Hutchinson named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Joe Scheuers has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Earlham College. He has been replaced on an interim basis by Director of Athletics Adam Hutchinson. Scheuers had been the Quakers head coach since 2019, and put together a 31-79 (.282) record during his tenure. Hutchinson brings 20 seasons of head coaching experience to
WEEK 4: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 4 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
Lou Carnesecca Passes Away at Age 99
Long-time St. John’s head basketball coach Lou Carnesecca passed away on Saturday at the age of 99. Here is SJU’s tribute to the legend: Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON, who led the St. John’s men’s basketball team for 24 seasons and endeared himself to generations of New Yorkers with his wit and
WEEK 3: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 3 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will