Scott Sommer has joined the Portland State Vikings as the new director of basketball operations for the start of the 2018-19 season. He previously worked as the DOBO for Cal State Northridge men’s basketball from 2016-18. “We were fortunate to add Scott to our program. He came highly recommended by several of my coaching peers,” said
Hurd Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Pratt CC
Andy Hurd has joined the Pratt Community College men’s basketball coaching staff for the upcoming 2018-19 season. He has most recently served as an assistant coach at Trinity College (Hartford, CT). Hurd finished up his playing career for Trinity College in 2015-16. He was a captain and starting point guard during his senior season and
JUCO DIRT: New Head Coach at Western Wyoming CC
I guess it’s Wyoming week here at HoopDirt.com… Following yesterday’s Central Wyoming College Dirt, we’re now headed to Western Wyoming CC, where I can confirm that Steve Soza has been named as the Mustangs new head basketball coach. Soza has been an assistant at Northeastern Junior College (CO) since 2008, and has also worked at
Aaron Fearne Added to Charlotte 49ers Men’s Basketball Staff
Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez has announced the hiring of Aaron Fearne (pronounced – Fern) as assistant coach. Fearne joins the 49ers coaching staff after spending the last nine years as head coach of the National Basketball League’s Cairns Taipans, which plays in Australia’s top professional league. “We are excited to have
OFFICIAL: Schmit Named CWC Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported early Monday morning (Central Wyoming Dirt)… The Central Wyoming College Rustler Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Brad Schmit as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Brad rose to the top of an extremely large applicant pool because of his experience and fit for CWC and our
JUCO DIRT: Central Wyoming College set to name new Head Basketball Coach
I have heard from a great source that Central Wyoming College will hire Brad Schmit as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Jack Nelson who departed CWC to become the associate head coach at the University of Sioux Falls earlier this month. Schmit had most recently served as an assistant coach at
Daily Dirt – 7/31/18
Some things that I’ve heard…. I can confirm that Mike Nesbitt has been hired as an assistant coach at Panola College (TX). He replaces Adam Blaylock who became an assistant at IPFW earlier this month. Nesbitt has previously served as a special assistant at Southern Utah under Todd Simon and a as graduate assistant at
HOT: Dalton State’s Tony Ingle Announces Retirement
Nearly six years to the day since he was named to the position Tony Ingle is stepping down as head coach of the Dalton State Roadrunners basketball team. His retirement is effective Aug. 1. A national search will commence immediately; assistant Coach Alex Ireland will assume head coaching duties in the interim. “Tony Ingle is and
Jans Inks Restructured Contract at New Mexico State
New Mexico State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans has agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him through the 2021-22 season. “The success Coach Jans had in his inaugural season was phenomenal,” said Moccia. “After three-consecutive seasons with a new head coach, it was imperative
NC A&T Men’s Basketball Staff Update
North Carolina A&T men’s basketball coach Jay Joyner has officially announced changes to his coaching staff. Joyner announced the hiring of Ahmad Dorsett as an assistant coach (first mentioned by HoopDirt.com on 7/12), while promoting Willie Jones to associate head coach (HoopDirt.com – 7/24). Dorsett will serve as the Aggies recruiting coordinator. He will also
Smith signs multi-year extension at San Francisco
Back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time since 1981-82 are exciting, but University of San Francisco men’s basketball’s head coach Kyle Smith knows that in the West Coast Conference, the teams that have had success are the ones with continuity. With that, Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell is pleased to announce the signing of Smith