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
KTS Basketball Virtual Coaches Clinic – 8/21/20
KTS Basketball Virtual Coaches Clinic Date: 8/21/20 Time: 2pm – 3:30pm EST Cost: Free To join event on zoom, email [email protected] or DM your email address to @ktsbasketball on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook Featuring: Jerrance Howard – Kansas University – Assistant Coach Stephen Giles – Atlanta Hawks – Pro Personnel Scout Josh Pastner – Georgia Tech – Head Coach Moderators: Alan Major – UNC Charlotte
Hawaii Hilo Men’s Basketball Staff Update
A new era of Hawai`i Hilo men’s basketball looms in 2020-21 with the recent hiring and homecoming of head coach Kaniela Aiona. Another piece of that building block was added today with the announcement of Aiona’s assistant coaches. Aiona, the former head coach for five seasons at Menlo College, brings his associate head coach Jamison
Adams named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Alcorn State
Tyler Adams returned to his home state of Mississippi to serve as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Alcorn State University, announced by head coach Landon Bussie. Adams is a former Brandon High School standout, where he averaged 18.0 points, 14.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks his senior year to cap off an outstanding high school career. He