MSU Denver men’s basketball coach Michael Bahl has announced that PJ Forrest has joined the program as an assistant coach. “We are excited to have someone with PJ’s talent and experience joining us,” Bahl said. “PJ has been a part of the RMAC both as a player and as a coach. He’s always been a part
DeMatha’s Jones named Associate Head Coach at Virginia Tech
Mike Jones, the head coach at DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland since 2002-03 and a 22-time USA Basketball coach, has been named associate head coach of the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Young announced Monday. “Virginia Tech is first and foremost getting a great person who not only fits our program, but
Beard elevated to Assistant Coach at Houston
As the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program prepares for the 2021-22 season, K.C. Beard was named the team’s newest assistant coach, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Monday. Beard has served the Cougars for the last seven years as video coordinator Following the Cougars’ run to the NCAA Final Four for the first time since
McMains named Assistant Coach at Louisville
Ross McMains, who has served in varied roles in coaching and player development in the NBA, G League and international basketball for the past 14 years, has been named an assistant basketball coach at the University of Louisville under head coach Chris Mack. “I am thrilled to announce our newest assistant coach, Ross McMains,” said Mack.
OFFICIAL: Elmira announces MBB Coaching Change
Following up on my report from the weekend (D3 DIRT). Here’s the official statement from Elmira College on their men’s basketball coaching change: The Elmira College Department of Athletics announced on Monday that Randie Torgalski, a 13-year veteran in the EC community, has been elevated to Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach. Torgalski will
D3 DIRT: Tufts set to name new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
I have heard from multiple sources that Tufts University (MA) will hire Brandon Linton as their new head men’s basketball coach. The current head coach at Nichols College (MA) will replace Bob Sheldon, who retired after 33 seasons at the helm of the Jumbo’s back in October. Linton had been at Nichols for the past
Villanova’s Wright to be Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Villanova head coach Jay Wright will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2021, it was announced today on ESPN. In 27 seasons as head coach, including seven at Hofstra University (1994-2001) and the last 20 at Villanova University, Wright has notched 612 victories, including
Peters joins Xavier Basketball Staff
Xavier University Sedler Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach Travis Steele announced that Danny Peters has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Peters spent the past three seasons as an assistant at the University of Arizona under former Xavier head coach Sean Miller. Miller is not Peters’ only connection to Xavier. Peters worked under former
D3 DIRT: Elmira College opens
I can confirm through multiple sources that Randie Torgalski is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Elmira College (NY). Torgalski had been the Soaring Eagles head coach for the past 13 seasons, compiling a 56-253 (.186) record along the way. In addition to his basketball duties, Torgalski has served as the head
JUCO DIRT: Coahoma CC (MS) opens
I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Coahoma Community College (MS) Head Coach Micheal Stringer has resigned. Assistant coach Luster Tyler is also out. Stringer had been the head coach at CCC for the past six seasons. This past year, the Tigers went 3-12 (2-11), but won their opening game in the Region 23 Tournament. Stringer
Daily Dirt: D3 Search Updates
Updates on some ongoing D3 searches… Tufts University (MA): Job has been offered and accepted. Official announcement coming at the beginning of the week. I’ll roll with the name shortly. Bowdoin College (ME): I can confirm that an offer has been made. Not sure if it has been accepted yet. More as I hear it.
Ricciardi promoted to Assistant Coach at NAU
Northern Arizona head men’s basketball coach Shane Burcar announced the promotion of Jake Ricciardi to assistant coach. Ricciardi recently wrapped up his first season on Burcar’s staff as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations. “Jake took a risk; he came across from South Alabama with no title and hoped for the best and he worked really