Following up on what I mentioned in yesterday’s Daily Dirt…Kim Anderson has now officially added Jason Owens and Jon Gilliam to his staff at Pittsburg State. Here is the official press release by the college: Pittsburg State University men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson announced the completion of his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Most
Sean Brown Named Head Basketball Coach at Pitt-Bradford
Pitt-Bradford didn’t have to go far to find its new men’s basketball coach. Just two doors down the hall. Sean Brown, who has guided the Pitt-Bradford women’s basketball team to two straight playoff appearances, has accepted the position as the new men’s coach, replacing Britt Moore who stepped down in May after six seasons at
Jameus Hartsfield Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Wiley College
After spending the last nine years at Wiley College, Jameus Hartsfield is heading home. He accepted a job as a teacher and coach at Marlin Junior Academy. “It’s a wonderful opportunity,” Hartsfield said. “I’ve always dreamed of returning home. I didn’t know when or how. I’m glad I get to go and give back to
JUCO DIRT: Polk State College to name Brandon Giles as new Head Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Brandon Giles will be named as the new head basketball coach at Polk State College. He will replace Matt Furjanic who resigned earlier this spring after 17 seasons as the head coach at PSC. Giles is a Polk County (FL) native who played at Western Carolina. He was voted the 2006
Marquis Estill and Barrett Meyer Named Assistant Basketball Coaches at Georgetown College (KY)
Georgetown College men’s basketball coach Chris Briggs was faced with a task he has not addressed since day one of assuming the position as the Tigers leader. With the announcing of assistant James Jackson as the new GC women’s basketball coach this past spring, Briggs was in search for a full time assistant. He did
Kyle Tolin Inks Multi-Year Contract at Arkansas Monticello
Kyle Tolin accomplished something in 2017 that no University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball coach had been able to achieve in 61 years; he led his team to a conference championship. Tolin was rewarded for that championship today when he became the second coach in UAM history to sign a multi-year contract. The two-year
OFFICIAL: UMKC Names Josh Sash Assistant Basketball Coach
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on Sunday… UMKC head men’s basketball coach Kareem Richardson announced the addition of Josh Sash as an assistant coach. “We would like to welcome Josh and his family to our UMKC family,” commented Richardson. “Josh is highly regarded in the basketball profession for his ability to
Tusculum promotes K.T. Carter to full-time assistant men’s basketball coach
K.T. Carter has been promoted to full-time assistant coach with the Tusculum men’s basketball program announced Pioneer head coach Nick Pasqua. Carter served as a volunteer assistant coach with the Pioneers last season. Carter, will assist with aspects of the Tusculum program and will be responsible for post player development, team scouting, recruiting, practice planning,
Daily Dirt – 6/13/17
Catching up on a bunch of things… I can confirm that Johnny Hill has been named as a graduate assistant on Dan Majerle’s staff a Grand Canyon. Hill spent last season on the staff at the University of Northwestern Ohio. He played at three different DI schools: Purdue University (2015-16), University of Texas-Arlington (2013-15), Illinois
OFFICIAL: LaVall Jordan Named Head Basketball Coach at Butler
LaVall Jordan, who helped Butler to conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances as both a player and an assistant coach, returns to his alma mater as the 24th head coach in men’s basketball program history. Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced. “LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,”
HOT: Butler to Name LaVall Jordan Head Basketball Coach
Multiple outlets are reporting that LaVall Jordan will be named as the next head basketball coach at Butler. He will replace Chris Holtmann who departed for Ohio State late last week. Jordan, who spent last season as the head coach at Milwaukee, is a Butler alum (’01) and also worked as an assistant for the
Clemson Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Clemson head coach Brad Brownell will add URI assistant coach Antonio Reynolds Dean to his staff. The Atlanta native had worked with Dan Hurley for the past two seasons, and has also been an assistant at the College of Charleston and Northeastern. I’ve also heard that this will not be the