The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team has a new face to its coaching staff. Head coach Justin Wieck has announced the addition of Carson Shanks to his staff on Tuesday. Shanks slid into his new role as assistant coach this past Monday. “We are thrilled to welcome Carson to the Bulldog program,” said Wieck, who
Daily Dirt – 5/15/19
A few things that I’ve heard… James Madison assistant Tim Johnson has accepted a spot on Bob Richey’s staff at Furman. Last season was his second at JMU – he also spent four seasons on the staff at his alma mater Wofford. It sounds like NC Central assistant Eric Wilson is the leader to replace
Tuskegee does not renew Jerry Dunn’s contract
The Tuskegee University Department of Athletics announced on Tuesday that it has chosen not to renew the contract for men’s head basketball coach Jerry Dunn. A national search will begin immediately to identify his successor. “We thank Coach Dunn for his leadership of Tuskegee’s men’s basketball team and wish him well in his future endeavors,” commented
Dokubo promoted to DBO at Loyola Chicago
Loyola University Chicago head men’s basketball coach Porter Moser announced that London Dokubo has been promoted to director of men’s basketball operations. Dokubo spent the 2018-19 season as Loyola’s video coordinator and has served on the Ramblers’ staff for four years. “London is one of two guys who have been here since day one and
OFFICIAL: Scheuers named Head Basketball Coach at Earlham
Joe Scheuers, current head coach at Thomas College (Maine) and a former assistant coach at Earlham College, has been named Earlham’s new head men’s basketball coach. Scheuers posted a 14-13 overall record, 9-5 in the Division III North Atlantic Conference, in his only season at the helm of the Thomas men’s basketball program. Under his
DIII DIRT: Thomas College opens
I have heard from a great source that Joe Scheuers told his team late this afternoon that he was resigning. It sounds like he will become the next head coach at Earlham College – he was an assistant there before taking the Thomas job prior to this past season. An official announcement is expected shortly.
OFFICIAL: Faucher named Head Basketball Coach at Assumption
Following up-on something that HoopDirt.com first posted last week (DII DIRT)… Assumption College President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. and Director of Athletics Jamie Marcoux are pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Faucher as the 17th head coach of the Assumption men’s basketball program. Faucher, a dynamic coach and rising star in the industry, comes
DII DIRT: LeMoyne set to name alum as next Head Basketball Coach
Following up on something that I mentioned in yesterday’s Daily Dirt… Florida Southern assistant coach Nate Champion will be named as the next head basketball coach at his alma mater LeMoyne. He will replace Patrick Beilein who became the head coach at Niagara. Following his graduation from LeMoyne back in 2014, he spent some time
Patel named Head Basketball Coach at Northwestern Oklahoma
Following a successful tenure at Oklahoma City University, Vinay Patel has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Director of Athletics Brad Franz announced on Monday. “I am very pleased to welcome Coach Patel, wife Megan and son Jaxon to the Ranger family as our men’s basketball head coach,”
Belcher joins Illinois State Basketball Staff
Illinois State head men’s basketball coach Dan Muller has announced that former Indiana State associate head coach Marcus Belcher has been added to the Redbird staff for the 2019-20 season. “I have always had a great deal of respect for Dan and the job he has done at Illinois State,” said Belcher. “He does things
Presbyterian Basketball Staff Update
Presbyterian College Men’s basketball Head Coach Quinton Ferrell filled out his staff this week with the addition of four assistants. Joining Coach Ferrell are assistant coaches Ben Korren, Nick Lagroone, and Trey Meyer. Trey Johnson has been hired as the director of basketball operations. Korren was most recently the Director of Basketball Operations and Video
OFFICIAL: Cavs name John Beilein as new Head Coach
Following up on a story we’ve been following all morning. The Cleveland Cavaliers have now made it official – John Beilein is their new head coach. The Cavs released the following statement announcing the hiring: The Cleveland Cavaliers today announced that University of Michigan Head Coach John Beilein and the team have agreed to terms