Following up on some “dirt” from earlier this week… The coaching staff for the upcoming 2017-18 Iona College men’s basketball season continues to take shape as head coach Tim Cluess has announced the addition of Eric Eaton as assistant coach. Eaton comes to New Rochelle following 10 years at MAAC rival Quinnipiac as an assistant
Former Tarheel Jackson Simmons Named Director of Basketball Operations at Western Carolina
Western Carolina head men’s basketball coach Larry Hunter announced the addition of Jackson Simmons to his staff. Simmons, who played four years at the University of North Carolina, will take over the role of Director of Basketball Operations. Simmons has many ties to the local community and specifically Western Carolina University. He was a four-year
Jeff Mailhot Named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans announced the addition of assistant coach Jeff Mailhot to his staff for the upcoming 2017-18 campaign. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity Coach Jans has provided me at New Mexico State University,” Mailhot said. “Additionally, I would like to thank those who have mentored me over
Iona Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Eric Eaton has joined Tim Cluess’ staff at Iona. Eaton had spent the past eleven seasons as an assistant at Quinnipiac University, and was not retained when Tom Moore was released earlier in the spring. Prior to his time at QU, Eaton served as the associate head coach at Albany, and
Epps Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Yellowstone Christian College; Becomes Assistant at York (NE)
Leonard Epps has resigned as Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach of Yellowstone Christian College to take the Men’s Basketball Head Assistant position at York College (NE). Epps, who played under Coach Delton Deal at York in 2009, returns to the school that gave him his coaching start as a volunteer assistant. Epps brings
BRIAN BARONE: Self Awareness in Coaching…Back to the Future
With three growing kids (and a fourth due in August), I have often found myself sitting with the “fans” at some event my child is participating in. And while in my work, I’m typically calling out plays, or offering “constructive criticism,” from the sideline, as I’ve watched my kids’ soccer games, baseball practices, and dance
La Salle Adds Former Explorer Donnie Carr to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Donnie Carr, the former La Salle University men’s basketball standout who ranks fifth on the school’s all-time scoring list, has been added to Dr. John Giannini’s staff as an assistant coach, Giannini announced on Tuesday. A prolific scorer, Carr is one of only six players in school history to eclipse the 2,000-point plateau, registering 2,067
JUCO DIRT: Dodge City CC (KS) Hires New Head Basketball Coach
Dodge City Community College (KS) has hired Steve Tucker as their new head basketball coach. He replaces Kyle Campbell who became an assistant at Sam Houston State back on May 23rd. Tucker was most recently the head coach and President of the Kentucky Mavericks (PBL), and has extensive experience in minor league professional basketball. He
Drew Gibson Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Augusta University
The Augusta University men’s basketball program has added Drew Gibson to the staff, as announced by head coach Dip Metress. Gibson, who was a former player and the Director of Basketball Operations at Wofford College, will serve as the top assistant coach for the Jaguars. “When looking for an assistant there were four areas that
LSU Alexandria Adds Jimmy Wenslow III to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The LSU Alexandria Generals filled an open spot on the men’s basketball coaching staff as head coach Larry Cordaro announced the hiring of Jimmy Wenslow III to round out his staff for next season. Wenslow, a native of nearby Pineville, comes to LSUA after six years as an assistant coach at Tioga High School in
The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler featuring Limestone College Assistant Coach Marquintus Jones
In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Coach Marquintus Jones, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Limestone College, discusses their unique defensive philosophy (NO HELP) that has contributed to winning multiple conference championships as well as their recruiting approach to the system. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s DirtKing Adam Nelson Episode 2: Cal
Tree Burks Named Head Basketball Coach at York College (NE)
Tree Burks was named Head Coach of the men’s basketball program at York College on Thursday morning. Burks is no stranger to the program after playing for the Panthers from 2009-12 and having been an assistant coach for four years, helping the team to three NAIA Division II National Tournament appearances. He has been the