University of Vermont Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Becker has hired Chris Santo as an assistant coach. Santo joins the UVM coaching staff after previously serving as assistant video coordinator for the New York Knicks. “I’m really excited about the addition of Chris to our staff,” said Becker. “I recruited and coached Chris my first year
Borne named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Alcorn State
Alcorn State University has named Marco Borne as its men’s basketball associate head coach. The veteran leader will play an integral role in various facets of the program as the lead assistant for the team. “I am truly excited to announce the hiring of Coach Borne,” said director of intercollegiate athletics Derek Horne. “He brings a
Andrus named Weatherford College Assistant Basketball Coach
Some folks realize early in life what they are meant to do. Payne Andrus is one of those people. “I am a high school coach’s kid,” said the 27-year-old Andrus, who was recently named the new assistant coach of the Weatherford College men’s basketball team. He replaces Chris Lewis, who was promoted to head coach earlier
Southern Utah announces Men’s Basketball staff changes
The Southern Utah men’s basketball team and head coach Todd Simon have announced changes to the coaching staff ahead of the 2021-22 season. Aerick Sanders has joined the staff as an assistant coach, bringing a wealth of international and collegiate experience. Sanders was an assistant coach at New Mexico State University from 2013-17 where he
Madsen signs new 5-yr contract at Utah Valley
Utah Valley University men’s basketball head coach Mark Madsen has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Wolverines through the 2025-26 season. The new contract is a five-year agreement that replaces Madsen’s previous deal that was set to expire in 2022. “Coach Madsen is man of exemplary character. He practices what he preaches
Illinois Springfield adds Bethel as new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
The University of Illinois Springfield men’s basketball program announced that Nate Bethel is the team’s new assistant coach for the 2021-22 season. “We are very excited to add Nate to our staff,” said head coach Matt Brock. “He was a team leader who had a lot of success on the court as a player and knows
Jenkins named Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami Dade
Dillon “DJ” Jenkins has been named Assistant Coach at Miami Dade by new Head Coach Jorge Fernandez. DJ was previously at Florida Southwestern as an assistant coach under Eric Murphy. In his lone season in Fort Myers, FSW was 18-5 and runners up in the Southern Conference before reaching the Final Four at the FCSAA
Daily Dirt II – 9/24/21
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Busy day. Here’s DD #2… I have heard that Sean Hoehn has been hired as the new Director of Basketball Operations at Sacred Heart. Hoehn was a former player at Sacred Heart who was a first-team All-NEC performer as a senior in 2018-19. Last season he played professionally in Kosovo. An
Washington State extends Smith through 2026-27
Washington State University Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced that men’s head basketball coach Kyle Smith had agreed to a contract extension. Smith’s extension will keep him on the Palouse through the 2026-27 season. Smith was named the head coach of the Cougs in 2019 and originally signed a six-year contract that ran through the 2024-25
Daily Dirt – 9/24/21
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick things that I’ve heard… I can confirm that Manhattan assistant Doug Thibault has departed the Jaspers staff and has accepted a role at IMG Academy in Florida. Thibault had spent the past three seasons at Manhattan, and also spent ten years as an assistant at Longwood. No word
Frew named Interim Head Coach for 2021-22 season at D3 Moravian U
Moravian University has named Mike Frew ’02 as Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2021-22 season effective immediately. “I am pleased to announce Mike Frew as the Interim Head Coach of our Men’s Basketball team,” stated Director of Athletics & Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mary Beth Spirk. “I knew Mike as a student-athlete and have
Long-time D1 assistant named Head Basketball Coach at MassBay CC
The MassBay Community College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that Darryl Hilliard has been named as the Buccaneers new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Hilliard, a coaching veteran with over 30 years of experience, has worked at all levels of college and high school basketball during his career. Coach Hilliard has served as an