Grays Harbor College has named Matthew Vargas as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Vargas spent last season as the associate head coach at GHC. In his seven years of junior college coaching, Vargas has entered the post season three times, including three regional championship games (2010, 2014, and 2015). The 2010 trip turned into an NJCAA
Daily Dirt: JUCO EDITION – 7/6/18
Here are a few things that I’ve heard from the JUCO level… REGION I: Duane Eason has been named as the new head coach at Phoenix College (AZ). He will replace long-time PC coach Matt Gordon who resigned back in early June. Eason has most recently served as the head coach at Mountain Pointe HS
Ira Bowman Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Auburn
Ira Bowman has been named an assistant coach for the Auburn men’s basketball program, head coach Bruce Pearl announced Friday. Bowman comes to Auburn after spending the past six seasons at the University of Pennsylvania under head coach Steve Donahue. He was instrumental in the recruitment of team’s top players and in the on-court development
Macon Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Louis
Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford announced today that Van Macon has been promoted to associate head coach. Macon was hired at SLU as an assistant coach in April 2016, a month after Ford was hired. Macon has been an integral part of the Billikens’ recruiting efforts, and he remains responsible for on-the-court
Dickey Nutt Joins Stetson Men’s Basketball Staff
Stetson men’s basketball head coach Corey Williams announced the addition of veteran coach Dickey Nutt to his staff as a full-time assistant coach. Nutt, who spent the last three season as the Video Coordinator at Florida State, has over 30 years of experience coaching at the Division I level, including a combined 19 seasons as
WKU Names Auriantal Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Western Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach Rick Stansbury announced the hiring of Hennssy Auriantal as an assistant coach on his staff. “We’re happy to have Hennssy join our program,” Stansbury said. “He brings coaching and playing experience at the D-I level in all areas. Besides that, he’s a terrific person and has a beautiful
Saint Mary’s College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Saint Mary’s men’s basketball head coach Randy Bennett announced promotions within the coaching staff and operations to round out his staff for the upcoming season. Bennett promoted Justin Joyner to assistant coach, following a season as Director of Operations last year with the Gaels. “Justin was a strong addition last year and did a fantastic
Dunson Joins Nevada Men’s Basketball Staff
University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has added Brandon Dunson to his staff as an assistant coach for the Wolf Pack. Dunson fills the spot previously held by Johnny Jones who accepted the head coaching position at Texas Southern last week. “We are extremely excited to welcome Brandon into our Nevada Wolf
Ben Kay Named Director of Men’s Basketball Player Development at Rider
Rider University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Baggett has announced the addition of Ben Kay to his coaching staff as Director of Player Development. Kay spent 2017-18 as Head Coach at Penn State Brandywine, leading the Lions to one of the top seasons in program history. “I’m excited to welcome Ben to the Rider men’s
Richards Named Head Basketball Coach at Chatham University
Chatham University has named David Richards, a New Castle, Pa. native, as the new head men’s basketball coach today. “After a strong nationwide search, we feel that David is the right person to guide our program to success,” Athletic Director Leonard Trevino remarks, “His enthusiasm is contagious and he is extremely well prepared. Coach Richards understands the
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Roxbury CC Names New Head Basketball Coach
Roxbury Community College Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Athletics Jelani Townsell announced today the hiring of Albert Hayle as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am truly humbled and honored to be the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Roxbury Community” said Hayle. “This is a life changing opportunity for me… it’s a dream come through