I have now heard from multiple sources that Arkansas Ft. Smith will hire Lamar assistant Justin Bailey as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Josh Newman who became the head coach at Texas Permian Basin back on June 13th. Bailey was first mentioned as a candidate here by HoopDirt.com back on 6/18 (DAILY
Holloway Elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Belmont
Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced the hiring of Tyler Holloway as an assistant coach on the Bruin staff. Holloway, elevated from his role as director of basketball operations, enters his tenth campaign on the Belmont coaching staff. During that time, Belmont has won 217 games – over 24 per season –
Adam Van Zelst Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Millersville
Millersville men’s basketball coach Casey Stitzel has named Adam Van Zelst as an assistant coach. Van Zelst comes to the Marauders after eight seasons as an assistant at Albright College. Van Zelst was a NABC Under Armour 30-Under-30 honoree in 2017-18–an award recognizing up-and-coming young coaches in men’s college basketball. This past season, he helped Albright to a
Late Night Dirt – 6/26/18
Some late night DIRT to end a loooong day…. I have heard that the search for a new head coach at DII Wheeling Jesuit University is winding down. It sounds like the leader here is IPFW assistant coach John Peckinpaugh. Before joining the Mastodon’s staff prior to last season, he spent three seasons as the
Dugan Lyne Named Head Basketball Coach at Martin Methodist College
Following the departure of head coach Scott Combs to Morehead State, Martin Methodist College has announced that Associate Head Coach, Dugan Lyne, will take over the program as head coach for the 2018-19 season. “I am thrilled to be the next head men’s basketball coach at Martin Methodist College,” Lyne said. “I would like to
Jenkins Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Richmond
Richmond men ‘s basketball has promoted Marcus Jenkins to associate head coach, Chris Mooney announced Tuesday. Jenkins has served as an assistant coach for the Spiders for the past three seasons and was the program’s director of basketball operations for four seasons from 2007 to 2011. “Marcus has really contributed a lot to Richmond basketball
OFFICIAL: Sandquist Named Head Basketball Coach at Rock Valley College
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first published on 6/15 (Rock Valley Search Update)… It’s now been made official that Rock Valley College has selected Tim Sandquist to take over the reins of the men’s basketball program. Sandquist replaces former RVC Head Basketball Coach Evan Lavery, who left to become an assistant coach on
Spring Hill College Names Kennedy Head Basketball Coach
Spring Hill College announced on Tuesday that Craig Kennedy has been named head men’s basketball coach. Kennedy is a 38-year coaching and teaching veteran who has coached at Troy University, Georgia Southern University, Auburn University and the University of Winnipeg. Most recently, Kennedy has served as an Assistant Athletic Director for the Badgers since 2015.
Ragland Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah State
Utah State head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith has announced the addition of David Ragland to his staff as an assistant coach. Ragland has 15 years of coaching experience and is joining the Aggies after a two-year stint at Valparaiso. Last season, Valpo posted a 72-65 victory over the Aggies in the Mountain West/Missouri Valley
Men’s Basketball Staff Changes at Idaho State
Idaho State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Evans has announced changes to his coaching staff. Evans hired Kyle Taylor to serve as the Associate Head Coach and CJ Killin as an assistant coach. Evans has also promoted Tim Walsh to Assistant Head Coach. Taylor comes to Pocatello after two seasons at Utah State. Prior to
Scott Combs Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Morehead State
Scott Combs, who has extensive head coaching and administrative experience and a broad knowledge of the Ohio Valley Conference, has been named assistant coach for the Morehead State men’s basketball program. Combs joins the Eagles after a successful six-year stint as head coach and associate athletic director at Martin Methodist in Tennessee. He also spent 12
OFFICIAL: McGarvey Named Head Basketball Coach at Lycoming
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one early this morning (DIII DIRT)… After building the Colgate University men’s basketball team into the Patriot League finalists during a seven-year run as assistant coach, Mike McGarvey is set to become the ninth head coach in the Lycoming College men’s basketball program’s