Former Mississippi State and Southeast Missouri State head coach Rick Ray has been named an assistant coach for the University of Colorado men’s basketball team head coach Tad Boyle announced on Friday. Ray replaces Anthony Coleman and will officially begin his duties mid-July. Ray has 23 years of experience coaching at the NCAA Division I
Montana State Billings tabs Fennelly as Assistant Basketball Coach
Montana State University Billings men’s basketball head coach Mick Durham announced Friday, June 26, the hiring of Luke Fennelly as assistant men’s basketball coach beginning July 1. Luke Fennelly spent the last seven seasons in the Montana State men’s basketball program and was a member of Danny Sprinkle’s staff during the 2019-20 season. The Montana
Koch promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Omaha
Omaha head men’s basketball coach Derrin Hansen announced the promotion of Jake Koch to assistant coach. Koch previously served two seasons as director of men’s basketball operations from 2018-20. “I’m happy to announce the promotion of Jake Koch to an assistant coaching role,” Hansen said. “Jake has excelled in his position as director of operations within our
Jernigan added to Emporia State Men’s Basketball staff
Emporia State men’s basketball coach Craig Doty has added Jerel Jernigan to his coaching staff. Jernigan replaces Chase Dippel who was announced as the lead assistant at Missouri Baptist this week. “Energy, charisma, and relationships are the three words that stood out to me when talking to the people who work with Coach Jernigan on
Hargrave’s Martin headed to Ohio U.
Story Courtesy Hargrave Military Academy One of the top prep coaches in the country has moved on to the college ranks, as Lee Martin officially accepted a position as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Ohio University. Martin had served as Head Coach of the Hargrave Military Academy basketball program since 2017, after serving as
Woodruff promoted to Head Basketball Coach at West Alabama
Nick Woodruff has been named the 12th men’s head basketball coach in University of West Alabama history, according to an announcement today by Director of Athletics Bobby Wallace. Woodruff replaces Allen Sharpe, who left UWA to become the head coach at NJCAA Wallace State (Story HERE). Woodruff, 33, has served on Sharpe’s staff at UWA for the
Sharpe named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Wallace State
Wallace State Community College has announced the return of Allen Sharpe as head men’s basketball coach. Sharpe previously served as head coach of the Lions from 2005 to 2010, leading the program to its first conference title in 2010. During that time he posted an astounding record of 136-30, an average of 27.2 wins per
Horwitz joins Hobart Men’s Basketball staff
Hobart College Head Basketball Coach Stefan Thompson ’13 announced the hiring of Ben Horwitz as his assistant coach for the 2020-21 season. The 2017 graduate of Syracuse University joins the Statesmen after two seasons as a graduate assistant manager with the Syracuse men’s basketball team. “Ben’s passion to grow as a coach and to help make
Dippel added to MBU Men’s Basketball Staff
Missouri Baptist University Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics, Dr. Thomas Smith announced on Wednesday the hiring of Chase Dippel as assistant men’s basketball coach. Dippel, who comes to MBU after two years at NCAA DII Emporia State, will step in as second-year Head Coach Preston Ingram‘s lead assistant. “I am beyond excited to get on
OFFICIAL: Schafer named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Augustana
Following up on last night’s report…the hiring of BenU Mesa’s Steve Schafer at Augustana is now official. Here’s the release from the school: Steve Schafer, a 2001 graduate from Augustana, has been tabbed to become the 16th head men’s basketball coach in Viking history, it was announced today. Schafer will replace Grey Giovanine, who retired
Daily Dirt – 6/24/20
A few things that I’ve heard… It sounds like the search at D2 Wheeling University (WVa) is now down to three or four. I mentioned former Niagara head coach Pat Beilein here last Friday (DAILY DIRT – 6/19), and it sounds like he is now one of the finalists. Another name that I keep hearing
D3 DIRT: Augustana College (IL) set to hire alum as new Head Basketball Coach
Augustana College (IL) will name Bendictine Mesa University (AZ) head coach Steve Schafer as their new men’s basketball coach. This was first reported by Bob Quillman earlier today, and I can now 100% confirm it. Schafer was offered the job yesterday, and accepted it this morning. Schafer, a 2001 Augustana alum, has been the AD