The University of Maine at Presque Isle has hired Dan Kane to serve as the Athletic Director for the Owls Athletics Program. Kane has also been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, filling both positions vacated when Mike Holmes accepted the Athletic Director position at Franciscan University. “I am very pleased that the University
Nate Kennedy Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northeastern State
Northeastern State has hired Nate Kennedy as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball program, head coach Mark Downey announced on Wednesday. Kennedy and Downey are no strangers to each other, with the pair working together at the University of Charleston and later at the University of West Alabama. “Nate has the two qualities, among
Bob Ludwig Named Head Basketball Coach at Peru State
Peru State athletic director Steve Schneider has announced that Bob Ludwig has been hired to become the 28th head coach for the Bobcat men’s basketball program which will begin its 116th year in the sport. Schneider commented, “I’m very excited to have Bob Ludwig leading our men’s basketball program. I’ve hired many successful coaches during
Southwestern Christian University adds Mark Laird to Men’s Basketball Staff
Southwestern Christian University added Mark Laird to its men’s basketball coaching staff. Laird, a native of Pittsburgh, will serve as associate head coach under new SCU head man Jon Mack. “I am extremely excited to add Mark to our coaching staff,” Mack said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and broad experience from the NCAA
Central Baptist College Names Chris Wright Head Basketball Coach
Chris Wright has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Central Baptist College, Athletic Director Lyle Middleton announced at a press conference earlier this afternoon. Wright will succeed Wes Sullivan, who resigned in April. “Coach Wright brings a lot of experience to CBC, and we are happy to have him here,” said Middleton.
Former NBA Player Darwin Cook Named Head Basketball Coach at University of Antelope Valley
University of Antelope Valley President Marco Johnson announced the hiring of retired NBA Star Darwin Cook as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach. The Pioneers basketball team made its first CalPac post season tournament appearance in the school’s history last year and is laying the foundation for an even brighter future with the hiring of Cook
Ted Albert Named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Indiana Tech
Ted Albert has been named the head men’s basketball coach for the Indiana Tech Warriors, Director of Athletics Debbie Warren announced Tuesday. “After conducting a competitive search that attracted over 140 applications, we are pleased to announce the hiring of Ted Albert,” Warren said. “We are pleased to name a man of character, with a
OFFICIAL: Dustin Kerns Named Head Basketball Coach at Presbyterian
Confirming what we reported late yesterday afternoon…it’s now been made official that Presbyterian College and President Bob Staton announced the addition of Dustin Kerns as the new men’s basketball head coach. He will start immediately, becoming the 18th head coach in PC’s men’s basketball history. Kerns will be formally introduced at a reception to be
Bethune-Cookman Basketball Staff Update
Bethune-Cookman University Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Ridder today announced his inaugural coaching staff. Dominique Taylor will join as Associate Head Coach while Jeff Clapacs and Woody Taylor will serve as assistant coaches for the 2017-2018 season. “I am excited about the staff we have been able to assemble.” Ridder said. “We were extremely patient
HOT: Presbyterian set to name Wofford’s Kerns as new Head Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com can confirm an ESPN report that Wofford Associate Head Coach Dustin Kerns will be named as the new head coach at Presbyterian. A 2:30 press conference has been scheduled for tomorrow to make the official announcement. Kerns has been on Mike Young’s staff for the past six seasons. He also spent six seasons as
JUCO DIRT: Billy Gillispie Returns as Head Basketball Coach at Ranger College
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Billy Gillispie has returned as the head basketball coach at Ranger College. Back in December, Gillispie had announced that he was stepping away citing health concerns. He has now apparently gotten his health back in order, and will be back on the bench next season. It sounds like assistant coach Josh
Howland Elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Winthrop
Pat Kelsey announced that Mike Howland has been promoted to assistant coach after spending the last two seasons as the director of basketball operations. “Mike has done a phenomenal job in his time here at Winthrop and has earned this opportunity,” said Kelsey. “He has a very keen basketball mind and has a very bright