Hall of Fame Coach Mike Waldo will join the SIUE men’s basketball staff beginning September 1, according to Head Coach Jon Harris. “We are thrilled to have Mike Waldo join our staff,” Harris said. “It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to hire a Hall of Fame coach with more than 700 career
University Arkansas assistant basketball coaches receive pay increases
According to WholeHogSports.com, University of Arkansas assistant basketball coaches Melvin Watkins, T.J. Cleveland, and Scotty Thurman have all received pay increases for the 2018-19 season. The report, which was obtained from a freedom of information act request, lists the increases (and salaries) as following: Melvin Watkins: increase of $8,000 to $391,635 T.J. Cleveland: increase of
JUCO DIRT: Northwest College (WY) Men’s Basketball Job Opens
I have heard from multiple sources that the job at NJCAA DI Northwest College (WY) is open. It sounds like Brian Erickson has stepped away from the basketball position to assume the role of Athletic Director. Erickson had been the Trapper’s head coach for the past six seasons. There is some speculation that his replacement
Matt Bowen added to Valpo Men’s Basketball Staff
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program welcomes back a familiar face to the bench this season, as head coach Matt Lottich announced today that Matt Bowen has returned to Valpo as special assistant to the head coach/director of basketball operations. “We’re lucky to bring on board to our program somebody like Matt, who owns a
Britto Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Lycoming
Former professional basketball player and UMass Dartmouth standout Joseph Britto is set for his first season as an assistant basketball coach at Lycoming College, first-year head coach Mike McGarvey announced on Friday, August 17. He is McGarvey’s first hire as head coach, as he will join fifth-year volunteer assistant Jack McAndrew. Britto played two seasons
Jackson Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Fort Valley State
Fort Valley State University’s Vice President for Advancement and Interim Athletics Director Anthony Holloman today announced the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Samuel Jackson, effective September 30, 2018. Jackson informed university officials of his decision on Tuesday morning. “After visiting with my family, I made a decision to devote time to critical family issues
Dayton State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Brock Morris, Daytona State College Head Men’s Basketball Coach announced the hiring of Chad Donley, Justin Mann, and Adeel Sahibzada to the roles of assistant coach. “We are extremely excited to add these three great coaches to our inaugural staff.” Said Coach Morris. “They each bring unique experiences to their respective positions and will be
Jones Receives New Four-Year Contract at Old Dominion
Old Dominion has signed Jeff Jones to a four-year contract that will keep the veteran basketball coach at the University at least through 2021-22. Jones received a raise of about $50,000 per year over the original deal he signed in 2014 and will be among the three highest-paid coaches in Conference USA, according to Dr.
Lindsey Named Assistant Basketball Coach at St. Edward’s University
Trey Lindsey, a 2015 graduate and two-year starter and captain at St. Edward’s University, has been announced as the assistant men’s basketball coach for the Hilltoppers by Head Coach Andre Cook. Lindsey was the assistant men’s basketball coach at Loyola University New Orleans for one season where he helped guide the Wolf Pack to a
Daily Dirt – 8/23/18
Some things that I’ve heard… Murray State video coordinator Cody Cohen will become an assistant coach at Palm Beach State (FL). He had spent the past two seasons on the Racers staff, and served as a graduate assistant at Florida Atlantic before that. I have heard that Coastal Carolina special assistant Daniel Waln has become
Getter Named Director of Recruiting/Player Development at Virginia
Kyle Getter has been named director of recruiting/player development for the Virginia men’s basketball program, three-time National Coach of the Year Tony Bennett announced. Getter joins the Cavaliers after serving the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Liberty under former UVA associate head coach Ritchie McKay. The Flames went 43-29 over the past
Liberty Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Liberty men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay announced the hiring of Kevin Anderson, joining the program as an assistant coach. In addition, McKay has promoted Brad Soucie to associate head coach for the Flames. “I remember watching Kevin as a player and how much I appreciated his game. I admire what he was and is