Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth and men’s basketball Head Coach Mark Few announced the hiring of Stephen Gentry as an assistant coach on the Zags’ coaching staff. Gentry was most recently an assistant coach at Illinois. The former Gonzaga player and Illinois assistant basketball coach, joins GU effective immediately. “It is great to have Stephen back in
Hartwick opens as Farid heads to Ithaca
Ithaca College Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, Susan Bassett ’79, has announced that Waleed Farid has been named the next head coach of the men’s basketball program. Farid becomes the 10th head coach for the men’s basketball program, which began competition in 1929-30. “I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Waleed Farid
D3 DIRT: Colby-Sawyer (NH) set to open
I have heard from great sources that Colby-Sawyer College (NH) head men’s basketball coach Bill Foti has resigned. It sounds like he has accepted an administrative role in athletics out of the region. Foti had been the head coach at C-SC for the past 29 years, and has put together a 486-259 (.652) record. During
Arkansas Pine Bluff Search Update + Odds
The search to replace George Ivory (resigned in April) as the head coach at Arkansas Pine Bluff is winding down. I have heard that there are two finalists, and the hiring could be made official any day. Here are the current odds:
Daily Dirt – 5/24/21
A few quick things to start the week… Maryland assistant Bino Ranson is headed to DePaul. According to multiple sources, he will receive a pretty significant pay increase. Ranson had been on the Terps staff for the past 11 seasons. Seton Hall assistant Tony Skinn has been hired at Ohio State. He will replace Terry
Pastrana named Assistant Coach at Florida
Florida men’s basketball head coach Mike White announced the hiring of assistant coach Erik Pastrana on Monday. “We’re really excited about Erik joining the Florida program,” White said. “He has a proven track record, coaching and recruiting at a high level everywhere he’s been and will be a great fit with our team and our
12th Annual Rising Coaches Conference
Rising Coaches has announced the dates for their 12th annual Rising Coaches Conference. This year, there will be two events – one held in Phoenix, and one in Atlanta. Details are as follows: Rising Coaches Conference West June 17-18 in Phoenix Speakers include Chris Oliver – Basketball Immersion Damon Stoudemire – Pacific Charli Turner Thorne
OFFICIAL: Lepper joins Purdue Fort Wayne Basketball staff
Following up on something that I first mentioned back on 5/13 (DAILY DIRT). Pat Lepper has officially joined the PFW men’s basketball staff. Here’s the official release: Pat Lepper has been named the assistant to the head coach and recruiting coordinator for the Purdue Fort Wayne men’s basketball program. Lepper played for the Mastodons from
Washington Adventist U promotes McFarland to Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The Washington Adventist University Athletics Department announces that Jerry McFarland has been promoted to head men’s basketball coach. McFarland has spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the program and has been a vital component to the team’s success which included two NAIA National Tournament appearances (2019 & 2020), and in the 2019-20 season
Alexander promoted to Assistant Coach at Illinois
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Friday that Geoff Alexander has been elevated to assistant coach. Alexander moves to an on-court coaching and recruiting position after spending the last four seasons on the Fighting Illini staff as assistant to the head coach. Alexander has contributed to scouting reports, game and practice preparations, offensive and defensive
NAIA Lincoln College (IL) names McGhee Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Lincoln College men’s basketball will have a new name at the helm for the 2021-22 season as Athletic Director, Mark Perdue has named Edwind McGhee head coach. McGhee joined the Lynx coaching staff in 2018 as the Head Men’s JV Coach and the assistant varsity coach. McGhee is a DePaul University graduate where he played
Magpayo inks five-year deal at UC Riverside
UC Riverside Athletics announced Friday that Mike Magpayo, the 2021 Joe B. Hall Award winner, has been tabbed to lead the UC Riverside Men’s Basketball program forward on a permanent basis as he has officially signed to a five-year contract. Magpayo led the Highlanders to a 14-8 overall record during the global pandemic shortened 2020-21 season.