Coahoma Community College has announced that Richard “Dell” Cannon will lead the men’s basketball program. Cannon, a Lyon, Miss. native and former Tiger, is a seasoned veteran of the hardwood, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Tigers. Coahoma Community College President Dr. Valmadge T. Towner is confident that Cannon’s expertise and professionalism
Johnson named Assistant Coach at USC Upsate
USC Upstate head men’s basketball coach Dave Dickerson has announced the addition of Anthony Johnson to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Johnson, a native of Spartanburg, S.C. and graduate of James F. Byrnes High School, was most recently the director of development and recruiting at Georgia Southern University. “I am extremely excited to
D2 DIRT: Salem U (WVa) set hire D2 assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that D2 Salem University (WVa) intends to hire University of Charleston (WVa) assistant Brett Rector as their new head men’s basketball coach. He would replace Robert Ford, who was named as the head coach at NAIA Saint Xavier University (IL) at the beginning of June.
Kelly resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Westchester CC
Westchester Community College Director of Athletics Michael Belfiore has announced the resignation of Sean Kelly as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Kelly helped resurrect the men’s basketball program at Westchester CC, leading the Vikings to a 63-18 record during three seasons at the Viking helm. Assistant Coach Miles Tompkins will serve as Interim Head Coach during
Fuller named Head Coach at Mohawk Valley CC
Mohawk Valley Community College has appointed Harley Fuller of Gloversville as Men’s Basketball Head Coach/Athletic Specialist, responsible for recruiting and coaching student-athletes for the Hawks’ highly competitive intercollegiate basketball program, part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region III, Division III. He also will help to guide players in accomplishing their academic and
DePriest returns to MSSU MBB program
The Missouri Southern men’s basketball program has added a familiar face to the coaching staff as Jamahl DePriest returns to MSSU as an assistant coach for the Green and Gold. DePriest replaces Paul McMahon who left the program to pursue other career opportunities. “I’m excited to bring Coach DePriest back to Missouri Southern,” said head
Wisconsin’s Gard issues statement following scathing article
The Wisconsin State Journal published an article today about how Wisconsin men’s basketball seniors confronted head coach Greg Gard in secretly recorded meeting back in February. The seniors were critical of Gard on many fronts. According to the Journal, “Gard didn’t care for them or have their backs. One player said he’d have a hard
Missouri State extends Ford’s contract
The Missouri State University Board of Governors formally approved the contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Dana Ford. The extension will take Ford’s deal through March 31st, 2025. Ford, who has been the head coach at MSU for the past three seasons, has compiled a 49-40 (.551) record during his tenure. During the COVID
Jones tabbed as Assistant Coach at Northwood (MI)
The Northwood University men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of of former NU standout Maurice Jones as an assistant coach. He replaces Carlos McMath, who recently was named the head coach at Schoolcraft Community College. “I am very excited to have Maurice back at Northwood as an assistant coach,” said Lonnie Griffin, who is
Cantafio joins Vandy Basketball Staff as Director of Player Personnel
Joey Cantafio enters his first season as the Director of Player Personnel for the Vanderbilt men’s basketball program in 2021-22. Prior to Vanderbilt, Cantafio spent four seasons on staff with the Lamar men’s basketball program, including the last two as an assistant coach. Cantafio spent his first two seasons with the program as the director
Art U. adds Palmquist-Clark to MBB staff
Academy of Art University Athletics has announced Gabe Palmquist-Clark as its new assistant coach for men’s basketball. Bringing more than nine years of experience across the junior college and NCAA Division II levels with a stint at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M most recently, Palmquist-Clark will join Head Coach Scott Waterman and his staff ahead of the Urban
OFFICIAL: Eastern Nazarene names new Head Basketball Coach
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned earlier today in the DAILY DIRT. Here is the official statement released by Eastern Nazarene College announcing their new head men’s basketball coach: Eastern Nazarene College Director of Athletics Dr. Brad Zarges has announced the hiring of Logan Sharp as head men’s basketball coach. Sharp becomes the 14th