HoopDirt.com can confirm that NJCAA DIII Springfield Tech CC (MA) has hired Michael Booker as their new head basketball coach. He replaces Bob Freitas who resigned earlier this off-season to spend more time with his family. Booker is a former player at STCC who helped lead the Rams to the 2008 Region XXI title, and
OFFICIAL: Coaching Change Made at DIII Mount Ida College
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on Friday night (DIII DIRT). It’s now been made official that Ben Davis has resigned as the head basketball coach at Mount Ida College, and will be replaced by current assistant coach Brian Cerone. The release says that Davis “is stepping down to pursue other opportunities
Louisville Approves 1-year, $800,000 Contract for Acting Head Coach David Padgett
The University of Louisville Athletic Association board has approved a one-year, $800,000 contract for Cardinals Acting Head Basketball Coach David Padgett in their meeting this morning. Padgett will receive a $400,000 base salary, and will earn an additional $400,000 from appearances. Other incentives that he could earn include: $25,000 if the team finishes the regular
HOT DIII DIRT: Mt. Ida’s Davis Headed to Dartmouth
I can confirm that Mt. Ida College (MA) head coach Ben Davis has accepted an administrative spot on the basketball staff at Dartmouth. Davis, who spent the last four seasons at Mt. Ida, which included last seasons 17-10 record and GNAC Coach of the Year honors, had previously worked for Dartmouth head coach David McLaughlin
Daily Dirt – 10/13/17
Here are some things that are happening as practice gets underway… Brooks Malm has been promoted to Director of Player Development at the University of Idaho. He has worked in administrative roles on Don Verlin’s staff since 2015, and also spent one season at Walla Walla CC. It sounds as though URI assistant coach Tyron
Citadel Basketball Staff Update
On Friday, Citadel head basketball coach Duggar Baucom announced promotions within his staff for the 2017-18 season. Jack Castleberry has been promoted from Director of Basketball Operations to a full assistant coach while second-year graduate manager Kyle Combs has been elevated to the position of Director of Basketball Operations. “I am really excited to promote
DIII DIRT: Pine Manor College set to name new Head Basketball Coach
I have heard that DIII Pine Manor College (MA) will name Joe Chatman as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Rich Fazzi who recently took over at nearby Newbury College. Chatman is a Boston native who played collegiately at both UMass Lowell and Lesley College. He has most recently been an assistant coach
NCAA Forms “Commission on College Basketball”
As a result of the current FBI investigation into the recent college basketball corruption scandal, the NCAA has announced a Commission on College Basketball. The Commission on College Basketball has been established by the NCAA Board of Governors, Division I Board of Directors and President Mark Emmert to fully examine critical aspects of Division I
Louisville Fires Assistant Basketball Coach Jordan Fair
The University of Louisville released the following statement tonight: “The University of Louisville has parted ways with assistant men’s basketball coach Jordan Fair, exercising the option in his contract to terminate his employment without cause. He will continue to be paid for 30 days. Associate head men’s basketball coach Kenny Johnson remains on paid administrative
Northeastern Basketball Staff Update
There will be two familiar faces back on the sidelines with the Northeastern’s men’s basketball team this season as announced by head coach Bill Coen. “We proudly welcome back two former members of our basketball family, Manny Adako and Danny Young,” said Coen. “Danny will serve as our new Operations Coordinator, while Manny will begin
Trent Johnson Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisville
Trent Johnson, who has 36 years of coaching experience including 17 years as a head coach at four collegiate programs, has joined the University of Louisville men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “Coach Johnson is highly experienced,” said UofL Acting Head Coach David Padgett. “I’ve personally known him for a long time. He was
Former Coppin State Head Coach Michael Grant Added to Samford Basketball Staff
The Samford University athletic department officially announced Tuesday that former head coach at Coppin State University, Stillman College and Southern University, Michael Grant, has joined the Bulldogs’ basketball program as the special assistant to the head coach. Grant comes to Samford from Coppin State University where he spent the previous three seasons as head coach.