University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson, whose contract is subject to Board of Regents approval, announced two additions to his staff today in assistant coaches Dave Thorson and Jason Kemp. “I am thrilled to add Dave and Jason to our staff,” said Johnson. “These are two exceptional coaches who have strong connections to
HoopDirt.com 2020-21 NCAA D3 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 9, 2021 Trine University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brooks Miller has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2020-21 college basketball season. Miller qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week
OFFICIAL: Goins added to BC Basketball Staff
This one has been out there for a while. Boston College has finally made it official: Anthony Goins joins Earl Grant‘s staff at Boston College as an assistant coach. Goins arrives in Chestnut Hill after spending the last two seasons in a similar role at Clemson. “We are excited to have Anthony on our staff,” Grant said.
Sean Miller releases statement
Former Arizona head coach Sean Miller has released the following statement:
Bolden named new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Mississippi College
Randy Bolden has been named the 13th head men’s basketball coach at Mississippi College, Athletic Director Mike Jones announced on Thursday, April 8. Bolden succeeds Jones, who announced his retirement as head men’s basketball coach on March 8. He will become the first Black head coach in MC Athletics history. “Coach Bolden is an outstanding
Daily Dirt – 4/8/21
A bunch of very quick hitters with D1 assistants on the move (some of these are out there, some are not). Kind of like the transfer portal of assistants… Brandon Chappell – Lamar to UNLV Patrice Days – Coastal Carolina to ETSU Jason Kemp – William & Mary to Minnesota Chris Markwood – Northeastern to
D2 UMary names new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Today, the University of Mary announced that Jack Nelson will lead a new era of Marauders Men’s Basketball as head coach. Nelson, long associated with successful programs throughout the region, joins the Marauders following three seasons as the associate head coach at nationally-ranked University of Sioux Falls. Nelson’s accomplishments include seven 20-win seasons, seven teams
Intro to Coaching Conference
Rising Coaches is hosting a free virtual event in conjunction with the DEI Alliance called Intro to Coaching for athletes that want to transition into coaching. The event will take place April 16-17 and will feature speakers, breakout rooms and will conclude with a round of speed interviews with programs who are looking to hire.
Utah names Peterson assistant men’s basketball coach
Utah head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith will have a familiar face on the bench after adding Eric Peterson to his staff. The two previously worked together at his last two stops as a head coach. “We are thrilled that Eric Peterson will be joining the Runnin’ Utes basketball program,” said Smith. “Eric has been instrumental
Tomlinson joins George Mason Basketball Staff
George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Kim English announced Thursday that Nate Tomlinson will join his staff as an assistant coach. Tomlinson – who is renowned for his international recruiting prowess – comes to Mason from the University of Colorado, where he served alongside English under head coach Tad Boyle. As a player in Boulder, Tomlinson
Sprinkle signs new 4-yr deal at Montana State
Montana State Director of Athletics Leon Costello announced on Thursday that men’s basketball head coach Danny Sprinkle has signed a new four-year contract that will take him through the 2024-25 season. “I am excited about the progress the men’s basketball program has made in a short time under coach Sprinkle,” Costello said. “He is building the
UCLA’s Cronin inks contract extension worth $4M/yr
UCLA has signed head men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin to a two-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season, it was announced today by Martin Jarmond, the Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics. The contract extension will be worth a guaranteed $4 million per year. Through two seasons as The Michael Price Family UCLA Men’s