The Apprentice School Director of Athletics Jeff Egnot has announced the promotion of Michael Gainey, Jr., to the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. “I could not be happier for MJ,” said Egnot. “He is a product of this program that has gone on to great things for our company and our program. His dedication to
Okeke named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at FAU
Florida Atlantic Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Jakus announced the hiring of Obim Okeke as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Okeke arrives to Florida Atlantic in May of 2024 to join Jakus’ inaugural staff for the 2024-25 season, where he will have a focus on film and analytics. Previously, Okeke spent the 2022-23
Cunningham named General Manager / Assistant Coach at Charleston
Charleston head men’s basketball coach Chris Mack has announced the hiring of Christen Cunningham to his inaugural staff as the program’s General Manager/Assistant Coach. Cunningham most recently served as an assistant coach at Rhode Island this past season. Prior to being named an assistant coach, he served as the program’s director of player development for
Leal named Head Basketball Coach at Wartburg
Sam Leal has been named the next head men’s basketball coach at Wartburg College, John Cochrane, the Lowell J. Walker Chair of Athletics Directorship Endowed Chair and Director of Athletics, announced today. “I am pleased to be able to welcome Sam Leal as the next head men’s basketball coach at Wartburg College,” said Cochrane. “Sam made it very apparent
Yano named DBO at Stanford
The Stanford men’s basketball staff continues to grow, as Alex Yano has been named the program’s director of operations. Yano was previously the director of operations for Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, at Washington State. “Alex is a recent graduate of the prestigious Edward R Murrow school of communications
D2 DIRT: Maryville opens; Shaw headed to Drake as an assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D2 Maryville University head basketball coach Jesse Shaw is on the move, and will become an assistant at Drake. Shaw played with new Drake head coach Ben McCollum at Northwest Missouri State in the early 2000’s and the two worked as assistants together at Emporia State from 2006-08. Shaw had spent
Youngstown State Basketball Staff Update
First-year Youngstown State head men’s basketball coach Ethan Faulkner has announced his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Dwaine Osborne, a 28-year coaching veteran, has been named associate head coach while Danny Reese, Evan Faulkner, Anthony Johnson, and Mark Richmond will serve as assistant coaches, and Rocco Nolfi has been tabbed chief of staff. Osborne spent 11 seasons as the
Jenkins named Head Basketball Coach at NJCAA D1 Frank Phillips College
Hunter Jenkins has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Frank Phillips College. Jenkins was previously at Clarendon College where he had back to back 20 win seasons and Regionals appearances. Last season alone he led Clarednon to 7 wins against ranked opponents. Jenkins has proven to be a great recruiter as
DAILY DIRT – 5/1/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) April firings lead to May hirings – here are bunch of things to kick off a new month… John Calipari got rid of all eight graduate assistants at Arkansas. Ruthless business. Army assistant Dr. Carson Cunningham is headed to Missouri State as an assistant. Last season was Cunningham’s first at West
Loyola Marymount hires Mandell as Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator
Loyola Marymount University men’s basketball Head Coach Stan Johnson has announced the hiring of Josh Mandell as the program’s next Video Coordinator. “We are excited to welcome Josh to our program,” said Johnson. “He has a bright future in the game without question. I have no doubt how much he will impact both our players and staff. I
McCabe added to Green Bay Basketball Staff
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Men’s basketball Head Coach Sundance Wicks announced the hiring of Jordan McCabe as an Assistant Coach. McCabe, a 2018 graduate of nearby Kaukauna High School, spent last season as an assistant coach at West Virginia. McCabe was on the Mountaineer’s men’s basketball team from 2019-21. “2018 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball is coming home!”
D2 DIRT: Pietrack resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Fort Lewis College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I’ve teased this one a few times on X since 4/23 – can finally roll with it… After back-to-back 29 win seasons at D2 Fort Lewis College, head basketball coach Bob Pietrack has resigned. Obviously this has been making the rounds for the past week, but was confirmed in a late