Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mac McConnell rounded out his staff with the addition of Darius Tomlin as an assistant coach. Tomlin brings with him nearly a decade of collegiate coaching and playing experience. Tomlin comes to TAMIU after two seasons as an assistant coach at Henderson State University (HSU). While
Waldroop tabbed as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 ENC
Recent Eastern Nazarene College graduate Jacob Waldroop has returned to serve as an assistant coach with the Eastern Nazarene Colleg men’s basketball team on head coach Scott Polsgrove‘s staff. A three-year starter for the Lions, he averaged 8.6 points and 3.6 assists per game. The Newland, North Carolina native helped Eastern Nazarene to back-to-back New
Rice named Assistant Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley State
Darius Rice returns to his home state of Mississippi to become an assistant coach for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Basketball team. Rice who is the nephew of MVSU Legend Jerry “World” Rice, was a standout athlete at Lanier High School and went on to play four years for the University of Miami. As a
Matthews joins Ave Maria U Basketbal Staff
Paul Matthews has been added to the Ave Maria University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “I am ecstatic to join the Ave Maria community and Coach Copeland’s staff,” said Matthews. “I believe that Ave Maria is an incredible place for a student-athlete to accomplish all their personal and spiritual goals. Through competition and
Daily Dirt – 9/8/20
It’s crazy that Labor Day has come and gone and school is now in session. Here are a few things that I’ve heard as we begin the slow march towards the possible start of college basketball season. The search at D3 SUNY Purchase sounds like it’s down to a group of five. They are vying
NCAA: King U. (TN) men’s basketball program committed violations
The following release is from the NCAA regarding violations by D2 King University’s men’s basketball program, and their former staff. The complete public infractions decision can be found HERE. Sanctions are listed below the press release. The King (Tennessee) men’s basketball program committed violations involving the university’s work-study program, impermissible benefits and academic misconduct, according
Turner named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Texas
An assistant coach at Southern Methodist University for the last seven years, including the last four in the role of associate head coach, K.T. Turner has been named the associate head coach at The University of Texas. The 42-year-old Turner brings 15 years of collegiate coaching experience to the sidelines. “I’m very excited about K.T. joining
Dutcher recieves contract extension at San Diego State
San Diego State head men’s basketball coach Brian Dutcher has signed a contract extension that will keep him on the Aztec sideline through the 2025-26 season. The 2019-20 USA Today National Coach of the Year is entering his fourth season as head coach and beginning his 22nd campaign on The Mesa. The three-year extension follows possibly
SIUE extends Barone through 2023-24
SIUE Director of Athletics Tim Hall has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone which will take him through the 2023-24 season. Barone’s current contract runs through the 2022-23 season, with an option for the 2023-24 season. Hall said the extra year provides some clarity to current student-athletes and potential recruits.
Ramos promoted to Associate Head Coach at Roosevelt U.
Roosevelt University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Griffin has announced the promotion of Roy Ramos to Associate Head Coach of the program. “Roy is very deserving of this promotion as Associate Head Coach and going into his fourth year with us, he has improved in every area of coaching and now has a firm grasp
St. Joe’s Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Transitioning through an unprecedented spring and summer, St. Joseph’s University head coach Billy Lange commented on his entire staff and released updated bios on all members. “The collective effort of our entire staff during the last five months has been inspiring. Despite challenging circumstances, there has been a growth, a maturity, a sense of purpose,
Jay Wright issues statement regarding 76ers opening
Villanova head coach Jay Wright has issued the following statement via Twitter regarding the vacant Philadelphia 76ers job: