Thirty years ago, Bernadette Mattox was hired by Rick Patino as the first woman assistant coach for a Men’s Basketball program at the University of Kentucky. In 2020, Kayla Slovenec continues to forge a path for women in men’s sports, following Mattox’s footsteps and joining the St. Thomas University Men’s Basketball program as a Graduate
Seltzer named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Texas State
Texas State men’s basketball interim head coach Terrence Johnson added associate head coach Bennie Seltzer to his staff announced Tuesday. “We are excited to have Bennie [Seltzer] join us,” said coach Johnson. “I have known him for over 20 years, and he is passionate and very experienced on the defensive side of the ball. His
Collins added as DBO at New Mexico
The University of New Mexico men’s basketball program has added Aki Collins to its staff, the program announced. Collins will serve as the program’s director of operations after Ralph Davis was promoted to assistant coach in September. Collins comes to UNM after spending the last five years as an amateur evaluation scout for the Oklahoma
OFFICIAL: Elkin joins Yale Basketball Staff
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on 8/23 (DAILY DIRT). Yale has made the hiring of Matt Elkin as their new DBO official. Here’s the official release: Matt Elkin has joined the Yale men’s basketball staff as Director of Operations. Elkin comes to New Haven after serving as an assistant coach at the
Eastern Mennonite U. adds Bradshaw to MBB Staff
Eastern Mennonite University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Melvin Felix has announced the hiring of Jimmy Bradshaw as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the Runnin Royals. As the lead assistant to Felix, Bradshaw functions as the Director of Recruiting, Director of Player Development, and Video Coordinator. Bradshaw, a 2013 graduate of Roanoke College, spent the past five years working
Bowden named DBO at Washington
University of Washington head coach Mike Hopkins has tapped Michael Bowden as the Huskies’ Director of Basketball Operations starting immediately. Bowden previously served as Hopkins’ Director of Special Projects for the last two seasons. In his current role, Bowden will oversee all aspects of the Husky program including travel, budget, academics, camp, player management, overall
NCAA: UMass provided impermissible financial aid in two sports, including men’s basketball
The NCAA released the findings today from their investigation in to the UMass Athletics Department. According to a release by the NCAA: The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, impermissibly provided 12 student-athletes in men’s basketball and women’s tennis with financial aid that exceeded full cost of attendance, according to a decision released by the Division I
OFFICIAL: Dehority named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Finlandia
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on October 6th (D3 DIRT). Finlandia University has officially named Allen Dehority as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here is the release from the school: Allen Dehority has been named head coach of the Finlandia University men’s basketball team. He is set to start his
Villarreal Added to PVAMU Men’s Basketball Staff
Prairie View A&M Men’s Basketball officially announced the addition of Caleb Villarreal as assistant coach. The addition rounds out the 2020-21 PVAMU coaching staff. “He came highly recommended,” Head Coach Byron Smith said of Villarreal. “Caleb has either been a manager or worked as a video coordinator or a special assistant to the head coach
North Alabama Men’s Basketball Staff Update
University of North Alabama men’s basketball head coach Tony Pujol has announced the addition of three staff members set to join the Lions for the 2020-21 season. Brandt Danals has been named director of basketball operations, Ryan McTavish takes over as the strength and conditioning coach and Ben Singletary is the new video coordinator. “These three guys
Texas State releases Kaspar resignation letter
Texas State released former head basketball coach Danny Kaspar’s resignation letter under a public records request from The Associated Press. Portions of the letter were redacted. Kaspar was placed on leave from TSU in early June following allegations of insensitive racial remarks by a former player. He officially resigned on September 22nd.
Former D1 Assistant named AAC Associate Commissioner for Basketball
Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced the hiring of Brian Thornton as Associate Commissioner for Basketball at the American Athletic Conference. Thornton will serve as the primary administrator for The American’s men’s and women’s basketball programs, including oversight of scheduling, officiating and game operations as well as compliance with NCAA governance. He will serve as the