Marques McKinney has joined the Onondaga Community College men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. McKinney, 35, recently served as an assistant coach at New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, NY last season, and before that was at Medaille College in Buffalo during the 2016-17 season. He helped lead the Mavericks to a
St. Lifer joins Bryant Men’s Basketball staff as Director of Analytics
Bryant University head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso has completed his staff for the 2018-19 season with the addition of Luke St. Lifer as the Bulldogs’ Director of Basketball Analytics. “We are very excited to add Luke to our staff here at Bryant,” said Grasso. “His work ethic and enthusiasm will be a great fit
Curtin Promoted to Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Colin Curtin has been promoted to special assistant to the head coach. “We are so thrilled to recognize the incredible work that Colin does for our program and the Hofstra community,” commented Mihalich. “Colin is so deserving of this promotion and we can’t thank
DI JUCO DIRT: Hayes Resigns at Colorado Northwestern CC
I can confirm that Adrian Hayes has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Hayes, who played at Northern Arizona (led the Big Sky in blocks in 2004), had been at CNCC since 2008. Last season, the Spartans finished 9-21 (1-12). An official announcement is expected shortly.
Daily Dirt: JUCO Edition – 9/1/18
A couple of hires in Region XIX to report as we head towards Labor Day… Middlesex County College has hired Dave Turco as their new head basketball coach. Turco has spent the past 21-seasons as a high school coach in the area at St. Joseph, Carteret and South Brunswick. Richard Rago has been named as
Felix Abongo Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Bowdoin
The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Felix Abongo as assistant coach for the men’s basketball team. Abongo assumes the position formerly held by Scott Faucher, who was named head coach at Nichols College earlier this month. Most recently Abongo was the assistant coach at his alma mater, Clarkson University. A 2016
Albany State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The Albany State University men’s basketball program has added two new faces to the coaching staff for the 2018-2019 season. Ernest Shand and Mikon Hewitt will join head coach Patrick Gayle on the Albany State sideline at West Campus this fall. “Coach Shand is a proven winner at the junior college and high school level.
Gulf Coast State College adds Mike Porrini to Men’s Basketball Staff
Gulf Coast State College men’s basketball program has added a former standout to the staff for the 2018-2019 season. Mike Porrini, a native of Massillon, OH, returns to “The Coast” where he was a first team Panhandle Conference selection in 2010. After Gulf Coast State, Mike played a major role in Kent State University’s success
Strangest Press Release of the Year: FVSU Names “Sole Finalist” for Men’s Basketball Position
I’ve been doing this for a long time, and seen a lot of things, but this is a new one to me. It definitely gets my vote for strangest press release of the year… Fort Valley State University has announced Mark Sherrill as the sole finalist candidate for the vacant men’s basketball position. I’ve seen
Tennessee Martin Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Anthony Stewart, head men’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, has increased his support staff by three members for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Stewart announced the additions of AJ Maxwell (director of operations), Andrew Manas (video coordinator) and Brandon Ewing (director of player personnel). Maxwell comes to the Skyhawks after a successful
Post Your Basketball Coaches Clinic on HoopDirt.com!
Clinic season is upon us! As a long-time coach, I understand the importance of coaches clinics, and know that they are valuable events for coaches to stay sharp and pick-up new ideas (and network a bit). Clinics are something that coaches young and old should be attending regularly. If you’re looking for a great way
Maryland Eastern Shore Names Waller Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Maryland Shore men’s basketball team has brought on Raheem Waller as a new assistant. “I’m ecstatic to have Coach Waller as a part of our family here at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore,” Coach Clifford Reed said. “He brings a plethora of experience in recruiting and coaching at different levels including