Head Coach Earl Grant has announced the addition of Logan Stutz as the program’s director of player development. Stutz comes to Boston College after serving as head coach and general manager of the Sudbury Five in the NBL Canada. “We are excited to add someone of Logan’s character and experience to our staff. He has
OFFICIAL: Erickson named Head Basketball Coach at Nichols
Nichols College President Glenn Sulmasy and Director of Athletics Eric Gobiel have announced the hiring of Brock Erickson as the 21st men’s basketball head coach in program history. Erickson most recently worked at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he spent the 2020-21 campaign as an assistant coach. Erickson was both the recruiting coordinator
Fermin named Head Basketball Coach at Porterville College
Porterville College has announced the appointment of Amaurys Fermin as the new Pirates Head Men’s Basketball Coach. After competing at the High School level at John F. Kennedy High School in Bronx, NY, Fermin began his career at the Junior College level at Missouri State and Hagerstown Community College. He then went on to play
D3 DIRT: Nichols College set to hire D1 assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Nichols College will name UIC assistant Brock Erickson as their new head men’s basketball coach. Erickson was first mentioned as a finalist by HoopDirt.com back on July 9th (DAILY DIRT). Shortly after that report, he was offered the job. Before joining the UIC staff prior to last season, Erickson had spent
Barnes receives contract extension at Tennessee
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