Former Georgetown head basketball coach John Thompson died early this morning, He was 78. Thompson became the first African-American head coach to win an DI Men’s Basketball National Championship when his Hoyas won it all in 1984. Durng his tenure at Georgetown, he went 596-239 (.714), and coached greats such as Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning,
Aurora University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Aurora University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Airy announced the addition of two assistant coaches to the Spartan program as the men’s basketball team will welcome John Daniels and Christian Butler. The two additions bring a wide range of experience to the Spartan men’s basketball program with Daniels being no stranger to the AU campus.
Hall of Fame Coach Lute Olson Passes Away
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, has died.. He was 85. Olson’s family said he died Thursday evening. The cause of death wasn’t given. Olson spent 24 seasons at Arizona, revitalizing a fan base in the desert while transforming a program that
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M adds Palmquist-Clark to MBB staff
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NJCAA Region 2) has added assistant Gabe Palmquist-Clark to the staff following the departure of Javier Lewis after his move to Sequoyah high school in Claremore Oklahoma. Palmquist-Clark comes to NEO A&M after a 2-year stint at Howard College (TX) in the competitive WJCAC conference in Region 5 of the NJCAA.
Lundgren promoted to Associate Head Coach at Southern Idaho
College of Southern Idaho Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Reinert announced Thursday that Ryan Lundgren has been elevated to Associate Head Coach. Lundgren joined the CSI staff last year after a successful run as head coach at Vallivue High School. Prior to Vallivue, Lundgren made stops at Boise State University, Boise High School and Bishop
Utah State Eastern Men’s Basketball Staff Update
First-year men’s basketball head coach, Bill Evans, recently announced two new assistants to complete his coaching staff. USU Eastern has added Thomas Salmon and Easton Ralphs to his staff. Coach Thomas Salmon joins the Eagles after serving as an assistant for cross conference foe, Snow College. In both of his two seasons the Badgers reached
REPORT: LSU’s Wade involved with ‘impermissible payments’ to players
According to an ESPN report, LSU head coach Will Wade “arranged for, offered and/or provided impermissible payments, including cash payments, to at least 11 men’s basketball prospective student-athletes, their family members, individuals associated with the prospects and/or nonscholastic coaches in exchange for the prospects’ enrollment at LSU.” Wade is already under investigation by the NCAA
Gash named Director of MBB Player Development and Analytics at La Salle
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard has announced Wednesday that Pete Gash will assume the role of Director of Player Development and Analytics. Gash brings a tremendous amount of Division I experience to the position. “Pete and I have known each other since the early stages of our coaching careers,” Howard said. “He
OFFICIAL: Strine tabbed as Assistant Basketball Coach at Chicago State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on August 13th (DAILY DIRT). Tommy Strine has officially been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Chicago State. The school released the following today: Chicago State head men’s basketball coach Lance Irvin announced today the hiring of Tommy Strine as an assistant coach. “We’re fortunate to have
NDSCS adds Shaw to Men’s Basketball Staff
North Dakota State College of Science has announced the hiring of Brad Shaw to its men’s basketball staff, replacing the spot vacated by Tyler Slick in his departure to the University of Memphis. Shaw comes to NDSCS from Dickinson State where he spent one season under Josh Vaughan. Vaughan left DSU for an assistant position
HOT: Mihalich to take temporary leave at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich will be taking a temporary medical leave from his head coaching responsibilities. “We wish Coach Mihalich well during this time and look forward to his return soon,” commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. Associate Head Coach Mike Farrelly will serve as the
Brenneman elevated to DBO at Mercer
Head men’s basketball coach Greg Gary announced the promotion of Luke Brenneman to Director of Basketball Operations on Wednesday morning. “I am thankful to Coach Gary and the Mercer athletic department for this opportunity,” said Brenneman. “It is an honor to be chosen for this role. After working with coach Gary as a manager at