FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) – Boyd “Tiny” Grant, the basketball coach who led Colorado State and Fresno State to the NCAA Tournament, died Monday. It was his 87th birthday. Colorado State announced Grant suffered a stroke over the weekend and didn’t recover. Grant was a guard for Colorado State under coach Jim Williams before embarking
New Mexico Assistant Suspended
The University of New Mexico has suspended assistant men’s basketball coach Brandon Mason. The UNM athletic department released the following statement: “Early this morning, The University of New Mexico Athletic Department became aware that assistant men’s basketball coach Brandon Mason was arrested for aggravated DWI. At this time, Coach Mason is suspended from all coaching
Weir added to VMI Basketball Staff as Assistant DBO
Andrew Weir has been named as the assistant director of operations for the VMI men’s basketball team. Weir competed for four seasons on the Erskine College (S.C.) men’s basketball team as a guard. He was active in other areas of Erskine athletics, serving as a videographer for the football team and a student-assistant recruiter for
Duke’s Scheyer selected to Coach U.S. at Maccabiah Games
Duke men’s basketball associate head coach Jon Scheyer has been named the head coach for the United States men’s basketball team that will compete in the 21st Maccabiah to be held in Israel in July 2022. Traditionally held every four years, interrupted only by World War II, the Games have grown to include nearly 10,000 Jewish athletes
Tabor tabbed as Assistant Basketball Coach at Southeastern CC (IA)
The Southeastern Community College (IA) Men’s Basketball program has selected Justin Tabor as their new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Tabor will replace JT Gritchmacher who recently took a head coaching position back home in Wisconsin. Justin Tabor will begin his first year as the Assistant Coach at Southeastern CC. Prior to Southeastern CC, Tabor
Wittenberg U. Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Wittenberg University head men’s basketball coach Matt Croci has announced the promotion of Daniel Ellis to full-time assistant for the upcoming 2020-21 season, along with welcoming aboard former North Coast Athletic Conference standout David Vogel to the staff. Ellis has worked with the Wittenberg post players helping develop Connor Seipel and James Johnson to achieve
DAILY DIRT – 8/13/20
Catching-up on a few things… I have heard that Niagara head coach Greg Paulus is finalizing his staff – it sounds like he may have two spots to fill. The names that I’ve heard here are former UAB assistant Kevin Devitt, and a current staffer in the A-10. Should be official shortly. Kevon Davis is
Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Lincoln University head men’s basketball coach Corey Lowery has announced the completion of his coaching staff with the retention of Allen Pritchett and the additions of Will Joyce and Keyshawn McMahon. “I am very excited about the men’s basketball staff that I assembled,” said Lincoln University head men’s basketball coach Corey Lowery. “There were three
OFFICIAL: Willis named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at SPSCC
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back 7/21 (DAILY DIRT). Jonathan Willis has now officially been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at South Puget Sound Community College. Here is the announcement from the school: In his new position as head men’s basketball coach, Jonathan Willis brings a blend of coaching
REPORT: Bruiser to reunite with Calipari; Will join UK staff
With the departure of Kenny Payne to the Knicks, it seems that John Calipari has worked quickly to find his replacement. According to a Tweet by Jon Rothstein, Cal will hire Indiana assistant Bruiser Flint. Flint worked for Calipari at UMass from 1989-96, and took over after Calipari departed for the NBA. He spent five
Kentucky associate head coach Kenny Payne headed to the Knicks
Kentucky men’s basketball associate head coach Kenny Payne, regarded as one of the top assistants in the country, is leaving the college basketball ranks to join the NBA. Payne has accepted an assistant coaching position with the New York Knicks, the organization announced Tuesday. Payne’s departure ends a memorable 10-year run that included 295 wins, the
Coaching veteran Bernsen joins Eastern Illinois Basketball staff
Eastern Illinois men’s basketball coach Jay Spoonhour has completed his coaching staff for the 2020-21 season with the hiring of veteran coach Mark Bernsen. Bernsen, a veteran of more than 40 years at the prep, collegiate and professional level, comes to EIU following a stint coaching in the Irish Super League with the Tralee Warriors. He