Texas State released former head basketball coach Danny Kaspar’s resignation letter under a public records request from The Associated Press. Portions of the letter were redacted. Kaspar was placed on leave from TSU in early June following allegations of insensitive racial remarks by a former player. He officially resigned on September 22nd.
Former D1 Assistant named AAC Associate Commissioner for Basketball
Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced the hiring of Brian Thornton as Associate Commissioner for Basketball at the American Athletic Conference. Thornton will serve as the primary administrator for The American’s men’s and women’s basketball programs, including oversight of scheduling, officiating and game operations as well as compliance with NCAA governance. He will serve as the
Daily Dirt – 10/15/20
Back in the “old days” 10/15 was a big day – the official start of practice! A little different now, but still a special day to me. Anyway, wanted to catch up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Will Braden has been added as the assistant men’s basketball
Johansen Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Cardinal Stritch U.
Max Johansen will take on his new role as the Cardinal Stritch University men’s basketball assistant coach after serving as an assistant coach on a volunteer basis in the 2019-2020 season. “We are pleased that Max will be part of our staff here at Cardinal Stritch,” Head men’s basketball coach Anthony Houston said. “Max’s organizational
Bailey promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Pitt State
Pittsburg State University head men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson announced today (Oct. 14) that Justin Bailey has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Bailey is beginning his second year in the Pitt State program after serving as head coach at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith during the 2018-19 season. “We are excited to promote
OFFICIAL: Hutchinson promotion opens basketball job at Kean
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported last week (D3 DIRT: Kean U Opens). Kean University has released the following statement on the promotion of Adam Hutchinson, and the opening of the men’s basketball job: Adam Hutchinson has been promoted to Assistant Director of Internal Affairs and Student Athlete Development as announced by
Niagara extends Paulus through 2024-25
Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has announced the contract extension of Greg Paulus through the 2024-25 season. “Greg’s passion for Niagara Basketball can be felt daily,” Gray said. “He has made an immediate impact on our student-athletes, around our campus, and in the greater community. There is a lot of momentum in our
Torres named as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Pensacola State
Pensacola State College has announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Dan Torres to the Men’s Basketball Program. Torres spent the last four seasons at NAIA Cardinal Stritch University in his home town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he coached five all conference performers. Torres was also a well known basketball trainer in the Milwaukee area training
Steele Named Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at South Carolina
University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Monday that former Gamecock Brian Steele has returned to the program as the team’s video coordinator. Steele joins the staff after serving the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Queens University in Charlotte. “Having Brian Steele back around our program is going
Wichita State investigating allegations of abuse against Gregg Marshall
Wichita State is conducting an internal investigation into the behavior of men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall according to a report first released by The Athletic. The Athletic detailed multiple alleged incidents involving Marshall verbally and physically abusing players, staff, and WSU students. Allegations include punching former player Shaq Morris during practice in 2015, choking assistant
Avery added to ETSU Men’s Basketball Staff
East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Jason Shay announced on Thursday that Jalen Avery has been added to the Buccaneer coaching staff. Avery, a four-year standout at Kent State University, will be a graduate assistant for the Bucs. “Jalen comes from a very successful program as a player under Rob Senderoff at Kent State,” said
OFFICIAL: Sheldon announces retirement at Tufts
Following up on HoopDirt.com’s report from Tuesday (D3 DIRT). Bob Sheldon’s retirement at Tufts has been made official. Here is the release from Tufts: Bob Sheldon, head coach of the Tufts University men’s basketball team since 1988, announced he will retire effective December 31 following 33 years leading the Jumbos. Coach Sheldon goes out on