Author Archives: The DirtKing

Niagara Basketball Staff Update

Niagara University men’s basketball head coach Patrick Beilein has announced his coaching staff. Greg Paulus, Bryan Smothers and Brett Ervin will join the staff as assistant coaches, while Madison Hahesy will serve as the director of basketball operations. “When I began my coaching staff search, I had a clear vision of where I want this

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Ohio Dominican names Kelly Winter as Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Ohio Dominican University Athletic Director Jeff Blair announced the hiring of Kelly Winter as the men’s basketball head coach on Thursday. “We are excited to introduce Kelly Winter as our next men’s basketball coach,” Blair said. “Kelly’s passion, energy and professionalism really stood out to us throughout this process. His commitment and work ethic, along with his familiarity and

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Indiana State Associate Head Coach Belcher Resigns

Indiana State head basketball coach Greg Lansing announced that Sycamore Basketball Associate Head Coach Marcus Belcher has resigned his position to pursue other professional opportunities. A national search is underway to find Belcher’s replacement. “I just want to thank Marcus for everything he has done for our program,” coach Lansing said. “As the Associate Head

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Fahey named DBO at Siena

New Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello ’01 has completed his first staff with the appointment of Greg Fahey as the Saints’ director of basketball operations. The Randolph, New Jersey native comes to Siena after spending the past season as a graduate assistant at Providence College. “I’ve had the opportunity to watch Greg grow

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Thoni added to Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Staff

Story Courtesy Dartmouth Athletics: Rick Bender Dartmouth men’s basketball head coach David McLaughlin today announced the hiring of Will Thoni as an assistant coach. Thoni comes to Dartmouth following nine years at Davidson College as a student manager, walk-on player and staff member. “We are thrilled to welcome Will to our program, and I am

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Minot State Basketball Staff Update

Brandon Lenhart has been selected as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach while Maverick Harris has been promoted to Director of Basketball Operations for the men’s and women’s programs at Minot State, head coach Matt Murken announced on Tuesday. “I’m extremely excited to add Brandon to our coaching staff,” said Murken. “I’ve known Brandon for a

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Daily Dirt: DII Edition

Some things from the DII world… It sounds like LeMoyne is down to the final group in their search to replace Patrick Beilein (Niagara). The names that I’ve heard are: Nate Champion (assistant coach at Florida Southern / LeMoyne alum), Fred Dupree (former assistant at Niagara, Canisius, College of Charleston, and Rider), Ryan Blackwell (local

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OFFICIAL: Howard Announces Blakeney as Head Basketball Coach

Howard University Director of Athletics Kery Davis has announced the hiring of Kenneth Blakeney as Howard University’s 10th head men’s basketball in program history. “I am delighted to welcome Kenny Blakeney as our new men’s basketball coach,” said Howard Director of Athletics Kery Davis. “Kenny comes from a rich basketball pedigree having played for and coached under many of the best coaches

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