Rising Coaches has announced the dates for their 12th annual Rising Coaches Conference. This year, there will be two events – one held in Phoenix, and one in Atlanta. Details are as follows: Rising Coaches Conference West June 17-18 in Phoenix Speakers include Chris Oliver – Basketball Immersion Damon Stoudemire – Pacific Charli Turner Thorne
OFFICIAL: Lepper joins Purdue Fort Wayne Basketball staff
Following up on something that I first mentioned back on 5/13 (DAILY DIRT). Pat Lepper has officially joined the PFW men’s basketball staff. Here’s the official release: Pat Lepper has been named the assistant to the head coach and recruiting coordinator for the Purdue Fort Wayne men’s basketball program. Lepper played for the Mastodons from
Washington Adventist U promotes McFarland to Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The Washington Adventist University Athletics Department announces that Jerry McFarland has been promoted to head men’s basketball coach. McFarland has spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the program and has been a vital component to the team’s success which included two NAIA National Tournament appearances (2019 & 2020), and in the 2019-20 season
Alexander promoted to Assistant Coach at Illinois
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Friday that Geoff Alexander has been elevated to assistant coach. Alexander moves to an on-court coaching and recruiting position after spending the last four seasons on the Fighting Illini staff as assistant to the head coach. Alexander has contributed to scouting reports, game and practice preparations, offensive and defensive
NAIA Lincoln College (IL) names McGhee Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Lincoln College men’s basketball will have a new name at the helm for the 2021-22 season as Athletic Director, Mark Perdue has named Edwind McGhee head coach. McGhee joined the Lynx coaching staff in 2018 as the Head Men’s JV Coach and the assistant varsity coach. McGhee is a DePaul University graduate where he played
Magpayo inks five-year deal at UC Riverside
UC Riverside Athletics announced Friday that Mike Magpayo, the 2021 Joe B. Hall Award winner, has been tabbed to lead the UC Riverside Men’s Basketball program forward on a permanent basis as he has officially signed to a five-year contract. Magpayo led the Highlanders to a 14-8 overall record during the global pandemic shortened 2020-21 season.
Rodgers named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Newberry
Newberry head basketball coach Jason Taylor announced the hiring of South Carolina native Stephen Rodgers as an assistant basketball coach. “Stephen is going to do a great job for our program and Newberry College,” Taylor said. “His familiarity with the state growing up nearby and having played for one of the best coaches at any
D3 DIRT: Thompson set to be named Head Coach at Pratt Institute
I can confirm that Chris Thompson will be named as the new head men’s basketball coach at D3 Pratt Institute (NY). Thompson has been an assistant at D3 Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) since 2016. He will replace Max Sass, who stepped away back in March after four years at the helm. In addition to
Mealer named Head Basketball Coach at Jones College
One of the state’s most highly successful prep basketball coaches is coming to Jones College. Newton Mealer, who has guided Center Hill High School in Olive Branch for the past 12 seasons, was introduced as the 17th men’s basketball head coach at Jones College. He was unanimously approved by the college’s Board of Trustees during a
Esboldt named M/W DBO at Minot State
Sam Esboldt has been announced as the new Director of Basketball Operations for the Minot State men’s and women’s basketball programs. Esboldt comes to Minot from Des Moines Area Community College, where he spent the last three years as an assistant coach. In his time at DMACC the Bears were a combined 72-19 and were
D3 DIRT: Bard College set to open
I can confirm that Bard College head men’s basketball coach Adam Turner has resigned, and will enter the private sector. Turner had been the Raptors head coach since 2009. In his 11-seasons at the high-academic school, he compiled a 62-213 (.225) record. The 2006 Bard graduate is the schools all-time leading scorer (1,785 points). An
OFFICIAL: Linton named Head Basketball Coach at Tufts
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on Monday (D3 DIRT). Tufts has officially announced the hiring of Brandon Linton as their head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release: Brandon Linton, who has a wide range of coaching experience in Division I and III and in the NESCAC, has been hired as