A bunch of things that I’ve heard… The hot rumor coming from the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago is that the Orlando Magic are kicking the tires on Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson. This past season, Sampson led the Cougars to a 27-8 record and is 83-48 in his four seasons at the school. The
OFFICIAL: Jamie Stevens Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern State
Following up on something that I mentioned earlier this week (Daily Dirt – 5/14)… Northern State University head men’s basketball coach, Paul Sather announced the addition of Jamie Stevens to the Wolves coaching staff. Stevens will assume the assistant coach role, after spending the last seven seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Montana
Howard Named Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M
Dylan Howard has been elevated to interim head coach of the Alabama A&M men’s basketball program for the 2018-19 season, Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks announced. “I would like to thank President Dr. Hugine Jr. and Director of Athletics, Mr. Bryan Hicks, for naming me interim head men’s basketball coach at Alabama A&M,” said Howard.
Wes Pifer Elevated to Associate Head Coach at Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona University men’s basketball head coach Jack Murphy announced on Thursday that assistant coach Wes Pifer has been promoted to associate head coach for the Lumberjacks. “I am excited to announce that Wes Pifer is being named associate head coach,” Murphy said. “Wes is a diligent worker, has outstanding relationships with our current student-athletes
URI DIRT…
Following up on multiple reports here… I can confirm that John Carroll and Kevin Sutton will be added to David Cox’ new staff at Rhode Island. Carroll coached the Celtics at the end of the 2003-04 season and also served as the head coach at Duquesne. He had most recently been coaching AAU with the
DIII DIRT: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at FDU Florham
I have now heard from multiple sources that Pete Marion is no longer the head basketball coach at DIII Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham). Marion had spent the past thirteen seasons as the head coach of the Devils and tallied a 99-231 career mark during his tenure. This past season his squad finished 3-22 (3-11). The
UT Arlington Basketball Staff Update
UT Arlington men’s basketball coach Chris Ogden has finalized his first coaching staff as a head coach with the appointment of Riley Davis, Royce Johnson and Greg Young as assistant coaches. “I’m thrilled we have put together such an outstanding coaching staff,” said Ogden. “The moment I accepted the position as head coach at UTA,
Hoop Group Elite Team Camp
For over fifteen years the Hoop Group Elite Team Camp has been considered the best in the country. Our goal for this event is to provide each program an opportunity to play against great competition, build team chemistry, and gain exposure for each team and its players. Hoop Group Elite Team Camp will be attended by 20+ scouting/media services and 50+ D2/D3 colleges. We know that
The Coach’s Insight, featuring UC Davis Assistant Coach Jono Metzger-Jones
Coach Jono Metzger-Jones, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at UC Davis, discusses his experiences in helping build winning cultures across the 3 successful Division I programs he’s been a part of. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s DirtKing Adam Nelson Episode 2: Cal State Fullerton Associate Head Coach John Smith Episode 3: Minnesota West
Julian Boatner Returns to W&M Men’s Basketball as Assistant Coach
William & Mary head men’s basketball coach Tony Shaver announced the addition of 2014 graduate Julian Boatner to the Tribe staff as an assistant coach on Tuesday. One of the top 3-point shooters in program history, Boatner returns to his alma mater after spending the last four years in the coaching ranks at Indiana University
OFFICIAL: Joey Rodriguez Rounds Out FIU Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Mentioned this one a while ago. It’s now been made official… FIU men’s basketball Head Coach Jeremy Ballard has rounded out his first coaching staff, as he announced Joey Rodriguez as an assistant coach on Tuesday. “We are thrilled to have Joey Rodriguez joining Panther Nation as an assistant coach,” said Ballard. “He is a
Albany State Men’s Basketball Search Update
Albany State University (GA) Director of Athletics Sherie Gordon today announced the appointment of a search committee, comprised of university representatives, supporters and community partners, to assist in a nationwide search for a head men’s basketball coach. In establishing the committee, Gordon emphasized that the group’s goal will be “to identify an exceptional leader who