Following on something that I TWEETED at 4:00pm… The Phil Martelli to Michigan rumors are heating up. I’ve now heard from multiple sources that he could be named as the associate head coach on Juwan Howard’s staff as early as tomorrow. Martelli was released as the head coach at St. Joe’s earlier this spring after
LSU Basketball Staff Update
Former LSU star Tasmin Mitchell, who has served the past two seasons as the Director of Student-Athlete Development for the Tigers, was announced on Wednesday as the team’s new Assistant Coach. Coach Will Wade made the announcement while visiting with Louisiana media at the Southeastern Conference Meetings in Destin. The position change is subject to the approval of
REPORT: Idaho places Verlin on administrative leave
According to a report from the from the The Spokesman-Review, University of Idaho head basketball coach Don Verlin has been placed on paid administrative leave. This comes after the university received a consultants report which detailed three possible NCAA violations from within the men’s basketball program. From The Spokesman-Review, “Verlin’s administrative leave is initially for
Smelkinson named Head Basketball Coach at Howard CC
After being away for five years, Mike Smelkinson has returned home to Howard Community College. Director of Athletics Erin Foley is happy to announce that Smelkinson has been named the new Assistant Athletic Director and head coach of the men’s basketball team. Smelkinson assumes the Assistant Athletic Director role where he will be responsible for numerous responsibilities including
Bauer named Head Basketball Coach at Grand Rapids CC
Jeff Bauer has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Grand Rapids Community College, Athletic Director Bill Firn announced. Bauer brings with him over 26 years of coaching experience, most notably coaching 11 years at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. “I’m excited to introduce Jeff Bauer as our next Head
Weathers retires as Head Basketball Coach at Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
Wendell Weathers has spent a lifetime making Mississippi Gulf Coast a power in community college basketball. Now he’ll take some time for himself and his family. The head coach of the Bulldogs for the last 17 years is stepping down, three wins short of the 300-win plateau. “This has been an emotional decision for me,”
JUCO DIRT: Defending DII National Champs set to name new Head Coach
I can confirm that defending NJCAA DII National Champion Kirkwood Community College (IA) will name Tim Sandquist as their new head basketball coach. The current head coach at NJCAA DIII Rock Valley (IL), Sandquist will replace Bryan Petersen who became an assistant at South Dakota State. Last season was Sandquist’s first as the head coach
DAILY DIRT: Two D3 head coaches set to become D1 assistants
A couple of DIII head coaches headed to the DI level as assistants… It’s been confirmed that Arcadia University (PA) head coach Justin Scott will be named as an assistant coach on Billy Lange’s new staff at St. Joe’s. Scott, a Philadelphia native, has been the head coach at Arcadia for the past six seasons.
Kuykendall hired as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Southwestern U.
The Southwestern University Pirates athletics department has ended its men’s basketball head coach search, hiring Connor Kuykendall from Schreiner University. “Pirates Athletics is pleased to announce that Connor Kuykendall will be the next head coach for the Southwestern University men’s basketball program,” Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Glada Munt said. “Coach Kuykendall comes
NAIA DIRT: Cincinnati Christian names new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Cincinnati Christian University has hired Cory Gardner as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Gardner will replace Greg Miller became the head coach at Trinity International University earlier this spring. Gardner has previously served as an assistant coach at Virginia Intermont, Union College and Cincinnati Christian. He takes over a CCU program
Daily Dirt – 5/24/19
Some Friday morning quick hitters… I can confirm that Dave Feinstein will be hired as the new video coordinator on Baker Dunleavy’s staff at Quinnipiac. Feinstein had most recently been an assistant at DII Young Harris College, and has also worked at Pfeiffer University. Feinstein also spent two seasons in an administrative role at Boston
Powell Promoted to Associate Head Coach at C of C
J.D. Powell recently completed his fifth year overall with the College of Charleston men’s basketball program and has been promoted to Associate Head Coach as announced by Head Coach Earl Grant on Thursday. “J.D. has been a valuable member of our program over the past five years,” Grant said. “He is a terrific coach and