NBA Hall of Famer Gary “The Glove” Payton has been named as the first-ever head coach at Lincoln University, in his hometown of Oakland, CA. “It’s a startup program and a private independent school where I can establish what I want to establish,” Payton told The Undefeated. “I don’t have to go behind anybody to
Hampden-Sydney Names Livingston Basketball Assistant Coach
Hampden-Sydney College third-year head basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough has announced the appointment of Trey Livingston as an Assistant Coach. Livingston served as the head assistant coach for the post grad team at Advance Prep Academy in Auburndale, Florida during 2020-21. “We are thrilled that Trey will be joining the Tiger basketball family!” said Kimbrough. “Trey
Villanova Men’s Basketball Staff Update
A series of staff moves were announced today by Villanova head coach Jay Wright to fill the void created in April when Kyle Neptune accepted the head coaching position at Fordham University. George Halcovage, a member of the basketball staff since 2008 and an assistant coach since 2017, was elevated to Associate Head Coach. Dwayne
Ford takes over at NAIA Saint Xavier University (IL)
After an extensive nationwide search, Robert Ford has been named the head coach for the Saint Xavier University men’s basketball program. Ford becomes the seventh head coach for the Cougars since the program tipped off for the first time in 1970-71. He arrives at SXU after being the head coach at NCAA Division II Salem
Shakir named Assistant Basketball Coach at Emory & Henry
Emory & Henry College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben Thompson has announced the hiring of Khalil Shakir as an assistant coach. Shakir joins the E&H staff after spending the 2020-21 academic year as an assistant boys’ basketball coach at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington, South Carolina. He helped lead the Titans to the SCISA 3A
Waterman named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Delaware State
Stan Waterman, a legendary First State high school coach and administrator, USA Basketball coach and former college player, has been selected to lead the Delaware State University men’s basketball team. In 30 seasons, Waterman, 55, led the Sanford School (Del.) boy’s basketball program to 571 wins, 10 state championship games and eight titles, including the
IUPUI Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The IUPUI Athletics Department and head basketball coach Matt Crenshaw announced the additions of Antwain Banks and Tommy Strine as assistant coaches on his staff. Banks, a South Bend-native, rejoins the program after having served as the Jaguars’ Director of Operations during the 2015-2016 season. Meanwhile, Strine also brings impressive Indiana roots, having starred at Lakewood Park
FAMU’s McCullum receives contract extension
Florida A&M Vice President and Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha announced contract extensions for head football coach Willie Simmons, head men’s basketball coach Robert McCullum and head women’s basketball coach Shalon Pillow after Board of Trustees approval. “The past year has been filled with uncertainly and our coaches have demonstrated the highest levels of leadership
Hager out, Worrell in at D3 Bethany College
Nick Hager is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Bethany College (WVa). He has been replaced by Associate Athletic Director Mike Worrell. Hager went 62-85 (.422) in his six seasons as the Bison’s head coach. There was no statement issued from Bethany regarding his departure. The college did however released the following
Mackay named Head Coach at Neosho County CC
The Neosho County Panther Men’s Basketball team has a new face of their program (Pending Board Approval). After a National search, Luke Mackay stood out at the top of the list, of some very quality candidates. The Australian native brings: a wealth of experience, organization, passion, and a love for Junior College basketball. Coach Luke
OFFICIAL: Cabrera named Head Basketball Coach at Tallahassee CC
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported on Tuesday morning (JUCO DIRT). Tallahassee CC has made the hiring of Rick Cabrera official – they released the following this afternoon: Tallahassee Community College Director of Athletics Rob Chaney has announced the hire of Arkansas State assistant Rick Cabrera as the Eagles’ new men’s basketball head
DAILY DIRT: Two Michigan JUCO’s hire new head coaches
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two Michigan JUCO’s have just filled their vacant head coaching positions: Delta College: Vincent Turner will replace Christopher Weakley as the Pioneers head coach. Turner had most recently served as the head coach Northwest HS (TN), and also spent four seasons as the head coach at NAIA Michigan-Dearborn. An official announcement