DII DIRT: Tuskegee set to hire former DI head coach
I can confirm that Tuskegee University will name Benjy Taylor as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Jerry Dunn whose contract was not renewed this past spring after five seasons at the helm (52-87). Taylor has spent the past three seasons as an assistant on Rod Barnes staff at CSU Bakersfield. Before that,
Trine adds Frisbie to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The Trine University men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Nate Frisbie as an assistant coach. Frisbie comes to Trine after a three-year stint as an assistant at Kalamazoo College where he played an integral role in recruiting and the overall growth of their team. “Nate’s familiarity with the MIAA and his passion for
Penney joins UVA Basketball Staff
Former University of Wisconsin and New Zealand basketball star Kirk Penney has been named Director of Player Development/Coaching Staff Consultant at Virginia, Dean and Markel Families Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tony Bennett announced Tuesday (August 13). Penney starred at Wisconsin from 1999-2003 before enjoying a 15-year professional career. He helped the Badgers to the 2000
Wake Forest Dirt…
Following up on my Tweet from Vacationland earlier this morning… I can confirm that University of New Orleans director of basketball operations Corey Schmidt will be hired as the video coordinator at Wake Forest. Schmidt has been a member of the Privateers staff for the last four seasons, and has been part of a program
UNC Pembroke Basketball Staff Update
UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Ben Miller announced a pair of changes to his coaching staff on Tuesday with the promotion of Tony Jones to a full-time assistant coach role and the promotion of Connor Keltner to assistant coach. Jones will enter his sixth season with the Braves in 2019-20 after previously serving as
Holy Cross Basketball Staff Update
Holy Cross head coach Brett Nelson has announced his complete men’s basketball staff for the 2019-2020 season. R.J. Evans and Sam Ferry have both been named assistant coaches, while assistant coach Joe Kennedy and director of operations Max Ginsberg have been retained. “I am really excited that we have been able to put together a
Meriwether Step Downs as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at West Virginia Wesleyan
Jack Meriwether has resigned from his position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach at West Virginia Wesleyan. Meriwether will be returning to the prep school ranks as the head coach at the Miller School in his home state of Virginia. A national search will begin immediately to fill the position.
Cleveland State Basketball Staff Update
Cleveland State University head men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates announced his coaching staff this afternoon with the additions of Rob Summers, Dru Joyce III and Ryan Sharbaugh as assistant coaches, Chase Goldstein as the director of operations, Dickey Nutt as the special assistant to the head coach for student-athlete development and Sean Sims as the
OFFICIAL: Potts named Head Basketball Coach at Montclair State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned yesterday (D3 DIRT)… Montclair State has officially named Justin Potts as their new head basketball coach. Here’s the release: Justin Potts has been named the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Montclair State University, effective August 19, 2019. He becomes the 18th head coach in the history of
Bentick Elevated to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at St. Francis (NY)
St. Francis College Brooklyn men’s basketball head coach Glenn Braica announced the promotion of Clive Bentick to associate head coach. Bentick enters his 13th season on staff at St. Francis and has helped guide the Terriers to 10 Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament appearances during his tenure. “We wanted to reward coach Bentick for his loyalty,
Northern Michigan names Ganz Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Matt Majkrzak has tabbed Keil Ganz to be the team’s Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “I couldn’t be more excited to join the Northern Michigan basketball program,” Ganz says. “I’ve known Matt for a long time and believe in his vision for NMU. It’s a tremendous time to