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Western Kentucky Dirt…
I can confirm that Shammond Williams is no longer an assistant at Western Kentucky. Great sources have told me that he will be replaced by Stetson assistant coach Nikita Johnson. Williams, who played at North Carolina, had joined Rick Stansbury’s staff last summer after spending time as an assistant coach at both Tulane and Furman. Johnson,
Sean Clores Promoted to Associate Head Coach at John Jay College
After completing his second season as an assistant coach for the Bloodhound’s men’s basketball team, Coach Ryan Hyland has announced that Sean Clores has been promoted to associate head coach for the 2017-18 season. “Sean deserves this, and so much more for all that he does for our program on a day to day basis,”
Baylor Basketball Staff Update
Baylor men’s basketball 15th-year head coach Scott Drew announced two additions and two promotions on his coaching staff on Thursday. Bill Peterson joins the staff as Director of Basketball Operations and Ty Beard is the Bears’ new Director of Video Operations. Additionally, Drew promoted Jared Nuness to Special Assistant and Director of Player Development and
Wieck Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Minnesota State Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead athletic director Doug Peters has announced that Justin Wieck has been promoted to associate head coach for Dragon men’s basketball. Wieck has been an assistant at MSUM since May of 2014. In his three previous seasons with the Dragons, they have posted an overall record of 89-16 and advanced to three
Buzz Peterson Named Charlotte Hornets Assistant General Manager
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has named Buzz Peterson Assistant General Manager. “Throughout his tenure with our organization, Buzz has been an integral part of all aspects of our basketball operations department, with a focus on scouting and player evaluation,” Cho said. “He brings a wide breadth of basketball
Donnie Bostwick Named Head Basketball Coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Oklahoma Wesleyan University has named Donnie Bostwick the new head coach for the OKWU men’s basketball program, announced today by Mark Molder, OKWU’s Director of Athletics. After a six-year stint at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, Bostwick returns home to Oklahoma Wesleyan where he began his head coaching career in 2007. “His
Wade Anderson Selected to Lead Shorter University Men’s Basketball Program
Shorter University has announced that Wade Anderson will become head coach of the university’s men’s basketball program. Anderson comes to Shorter University from Christian Brothers University (CBU) in Memphis, Tenn., where he spent two seasons as an assistant coach. While there, he helped CBU to two Gulf South Conference tournament appearances including a conference semifinals
McDevitt Adds Long to UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
UNC Asheville men’s basketball head coach Nick McDevitt recently announced the hiring of Wes Long as an assistant coach. Long comes to UNC Asheville after spending the past couple of seasons at VCU. He also spent two seasons working at Chattanooga before joining the staff at VCU. “I am very excited to have Wes Long
Bellarmine, Davenport agree to contract extension
Bellarmine University announced today that the school and head men’s basketball coach Scott Davenport have reached a contract agreement that essentially assures his position at Bellarmine until his retirement. “Bellarmine University’s basketball program is one of which we can be very proud,” said Bellarmine President Dr. Susan M. Donovan. “Over the past decade, the Knights
Emanuel Dildy Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Valparaiso University men’s basketball head coach Matt Lottich announced today that Emanuel Dildy has joined the Crusader coaching staff as an assistant coach. A Chicago native, Dildy brings power conference and Missouri Valley Conference coaching experience to the Valpo bench as the Crusaders prepare for their inaugural season of MVC play. “We are extremely excited
Tennessee Tech Dirt
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Tennessee Tech assistant coach Frank Davis has departed the staff and will land at East Tennessee State. The former TTU standout had been on the Golden Eagles staff for the past five seasons. I have also heard that TTU head coach Steve Payne has hired Gerald Gillion as an assistant coach.