Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on 9/16 (SMU DIRT). It’s now been made official that Yaphett King has been named as an assistant at SMU. The following release was issued earlier today: Yaphett King was named an assistant coach by Head Coach Tim Jankovich. King comes to SMU after four seasons at Louisiana Tech,
South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
South Suburban Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Pigatti announced the hiring of three new assistant basketball coaches; Antonne Samuels, Cobri Gilbert, and Tevin Parker. Antonne Samuels enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs. Samuels comes to South Suburban after working on the Chicago State men’s basketball staff under Head Coach Tracy
JUCO DIRT: Western Texas set to replace Owens
Last week, I mentioned that NJCAA DI Western Texas head coach Andre Owens was headed to Sam Houston State as an assistant (SHSU DIRT). I can now confirm that he will be replaced at WTC by recently hired assistant coach Kyle Cooper. Cooper joined the Westerners staff back in July after spending one season as
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball Coaches Clinic – October 12th, 2019
The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team will host a special coaches clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Hooper Eblen Center from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. The event is open to all high school, junior college, middle school and AAU coaches looking to pick the brains of Golden Eagle head coach John Pelphrey
Gayle joins GCU Basketball Staff
Chad Gayle has joined the Georgian Court University Men’s Basketball coaching staff. “I am very excited to add a coach of Chad Gayle’s caliber to our program,” stated head coach Terrence Stewart. “He is extremely well respected for his ability to develop players and has an excellent feel for the game and the student-athlete. He
Brooks added to Southeastern Louisiana Basketball Staff
The Southeastern men’s basketball team added Jordan Brooks as assistant coach, first-year SLU head basketball coach David Kiefer announced. Brooks’ hiring is pending approval from the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. The Largo, Maryland native comes to Southeastern after coaching the previous two seasons at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Brooks helped guide Howard to the MEAC
D3 DIRT: Plattsburgh State set to announce new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Plattsburgh State will hire Mike Blaine as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The official announcement will be made later this afternoon. Blaine has been the head coach at Medaille College (NY) for the past five seasons, where he has compiled an 84-55 record. He was tabbed as the AMCC Coach
Emory & Henry College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Emory & Henry College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben Thompson is bringing some familiar faces to the bench this season to round out his coaching staff. “I couldn’t be more excited about the staff that we have hired for this upcoming season,” said Thompson. “Beyond basketball, they have such high character and are great role
Kay promoted to DBO at Rider
Rider University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Baggett has announced the promotion of Ben Kay to Director of Basketball Operations. Kay spent the 2018-19 on the Broncs’ staff as Director of Player Development as Rider finished tied for second in the MAAC regular-season standings. In 2017-18, Kay was Head Coach at Penn State Brandywine, leading
Contract Extended for Chattanooga Men’s Basketball Coach Lamont Paris
The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball staff recently went through a little makeover, now it’s time to address the head coaching position. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Mark Wharton announced the contract extension of Coach Lamont Paris through the 2024-25 season Thursday morning. Paris just completed the second season in his original deal. This extension
Virginia Tech Basketball Staff Update
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young has announced further news on his first staff at Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Famer Ace Custis joins the staff as coordinator of basketball relations and Chester Frazier has been promoted to associate head coach. “As I continue to build our staff, I am excited
Evans Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Fordham
Anthony Evans, former head coach at Florida International and Norfolk State, has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Fordham University it was announced today by head coach Jeff Neubauer. “Anthony Evans brings a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge to our basketball program,” said Neubauer. “His extensive background and his high basketball IQ