Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota vice president for Mission and Student Life Dr. Timothy Gossen announced Monday, July 16, that Jamison Rusthoven will no longer be the Cardinal men’s basketball head coach. The university will begin a national search for his replacement immediately. Rusthoven was hired as the head coach at SMU back in 2013, and compiled a
Dixon tabbed as Director of Basketball Operations at Appalachian State
Appalachian State men’s basketball head coach Jim Fox has announced that Carlos Dixon has been named director of basketball operations. Dixon comes to the High Country after serving as an assistant coach for the past two seasons at Queens University in Charlotte. With the Royals, Dixon played a role in skill development, scouting reports, academics
Alaska Fairbanks names Greg Sparling Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Back on 6/25, HoopDirt.com mentioned Greg Sparling as the “HOT” name at he University of Alaska Fairbanks (Daily Dirt – 6/25/18). It’s now been made official that the Nanooks have named the former Central Washington University coach as their new head coach. Sparling becomes the 12th head coach in program history, succeeding former bench boss Mick
Jay Morris named Assistant Basketball Coach at San Diego State
San Diego State men’s basketball head coach Brian Dutcher has hired Jay Morris to be an assistant coach on his staff. Morris will join Dutcher and assistant coaches Rod Palmer and Dave Velasquez on the sideline and the recruiting trail. “We are excited to have Jay join the Aztec basketball family for a second time,”
NAIA DIRT: Another change at OLLU
I can confirm that Chris Wright has resigned as the head basketball coach at Our Lady of the Lake University (TX). Wright was named as the Saints head coach back on May 8th replacing Ryan Wall. OLLU Director of Athletics Jack Hank also resigned back on June 20th. Before coming to OLLU, Wright had been
Devin Heath-Granger Named Director of Basketball Operations at Marian University
The Marian men’s basketball team has hired Devin Heath-Granger to the role of director of basketball operations as announced by head coach Scott Heady. “It means a lot to be able to start my career in the city I grew up playing basketball,” said Heath-Granger. “Getting the chance to learn from coaches with such great knowledge and experience
Adam Blaylock Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Purdue Fort Wayne
The Purdue Fort Wayne men’s basketball program has announced the addition of assistant coach Adam Blaylock. Blaylock spent the last three seasons as the top assistant for junior college Panola College in Carthage, Texas. He helped the Ponies to 70 wins during that time. Last season Panola went 20-12 and had six student-athletes sign with
Daily Dirt – 7/13/18
A few things that I’ve heard… Dartmouth assistant Mike Quinn has departed the Big Green staff and is rumored to be joining the staff at Boston University. Quinn had been at Dartmouth for the past two seasons and had previously served as the DBO at Fordham and George Mason. He is the second Dartmouth assistant
Tripp added to Washington State Men’s Basketball staff
Kenny Tripp has been named Washington State men’s basketball’s assistant coordinator of operations, head coach Ernie Kent announced Thursday. “Kenny is a very hard worker with a vast knowledge of the game and variety of experience for someone his age,” Kent said. “He will be a great addition to our program and I’m excited to
Omar Gonzalez Re-Joins Texas A&M-Kingsville Men’s Basketball Staff
After a year away from Kingsville, Omar Gonzalez is back in Blue and Gold, once again joining the staff of men’s basketball coach Johnny Estelle, who is bringing Gonzalez into the fold once again as an assistant coach, the program announced on Thursday. From 2014 to 2017, Gonzalez was a graduate assistant for Estelle. During
Fresno Pacific Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Fresno Pacific University Head men’s basketball coach C.J. Haydock has announced the addition of longtime local coach Myron Epps to his staff today, completing the Sunbird coaching staff for the 2018-2019 season. Epps comes to the Sunbirds from Mission Oak High School in Tulare and brings with him a storied record of success at both
Spiker Agrees to Contract Extension at Drexel
Drexel Head Coach Zach Spiker has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, Drexel Athletics announced. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Spiker, the 26th head coach in Drexel history, recently completed his second season with the Dragons. He has increased their win total in each of his first two seasons. His team has averaged