Jason Sautter has been named the new Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Frank Phillips College, President Glendon Forgey announced Wednesday. “Jason is an accomplished basketball coach and experienced administrator. We are elated to have him lead our athletic department and the men’s basketball program,” said Forgey. “He is a highly experienced NJCAA
Harris joins Salem University Basketball Staff
Salem University head men’s basketball coach Brett Rector has announced that Maverick Harris will join the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Harris spent the 2021-22 season at NCAA Division II member Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota. Prior to Bemidji State, Harris spent three seasons on the men’s basketball coaching staff at NCAA Division II member Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. “I am extremely excited to add Maverick
BIG SOUTH DIRT: Staff moves at Longwood
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm a bunch of recent staff changes on Griff Aldrich’s staff at Longwood. The Lancers, coming off of a 26-7 season (Big South champs), and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, have made the following moves: Quinn McDowell has been hired as an assistant coach. The former player at
JUCO DIRT: Harcum’s Kelly becomes D1 Assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Long-time Harcum College (NJCAA D1) head coach Drew Kelly has resigned, and has become an assistant coach at Northern Illinois. Kelly will be replaced at Harcum by current associate head coach John Ball. In his 17-seasons at Harcum, Kelly put together a 429-102 (.808) record, including a 32-2 mark in 2021-22.
Allison named Men’s Basketball Chief at Drexel
Drexel Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zach Spiker has named Jason Allison as Chief of Staff. Allison came to Drexel after spending the last eight seasons at Appalachian State. The 2022-2023 will be his 16th season on a Division I bench. Allison will work with all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scouting, scheduling, player development and game preparation. “We
Daily Dirt – 7/19/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On vacation this week – headed from the golf course yesterday to the beach today. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… I have heard that Austin Peay will add Stephen Peoples as their Director of Men’s Basketball Operations. He will replace Carl Little who was promoted to assistant coach
UNC Greensboro Basketball Staff Update
The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s basketball team and head coach Mike Jones announced staffing changes this summer. Jirsa RetiresRon Jirsa, a 40-year veteran of college coaching, announced his retirement this spring from UNCG. Coach Jirsa had just finished his first season as an assistant coach with the Spartans following six years at Radford University. During his
Balentine joins Henderson State Basketball Staff
DJ Balentine has joined the Henderson State basketball program as an assistant coach. Balentine reunites with head coach Jimmy Elgas after playing for him for three years at the University of Evansville in the Missouri Valley Conference when Elgas served as the Purple Aces’ assistant coach. Balentine saw unprecedented success during his time with the
Joliet JC names Turner as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
After a nationwide search Joliet Junior College Director of Athletics Gregg Braun has announced that Danny Turner will be the head men’s basketball coach for the Wolves. “We are very excited to bring Danny into the Wolves athletic family,” Braun said. “There was much interest in this position, but during the search what stood out for us was Danny’s
Herman named Head Basketball Coach at Williston State
Williston is proud to announce the addition of a new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Alex Herman. Herman, a North Dakota native, will be joining the Teton Family from Mayville State University. “Alex is a basketball guy, through-and-through, growing up the son of a coach. He has worked extremely hard to earn the opportunity to be
Lindenwood Basketball Staff Update
Lindenwood men’s basketball head coach Kyle Gerdeman announced the addition of two assistant coaches heading into the 2022-23 season. Gerdeman added experience on the staff by bringing in Anthony Beane and Kyle Campbell. “We are very excited about the addition of Anthony and Kyle to our coaching staff,” said Gerdeman. “Both have very strong background from a coaching and recruiting
Garvis named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at McDaniel College
Carson Garvis has been named as an assistant men’s basketball at McDaniel College. Garvis joins McDaniel after a two-year tenure at Hood College, where he helped the Blazers capture their first conference title in school history and second NCAA tournament berth. Garvis played collegiate basketball at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa. As a two-year starter,