Coaching U Fort Worth April 20, 2017 12PM-6PM Texas Wesleyan University For years we’ve heard from college coaches about how the recruiting calendar gets in the way of their continuous learning, that’s why we’ve scheduled this event before the adidas Gauntlet Series, so you can fly or drive in the morning of April 20th for an entire
Tony Benford added to Will Wade’s staff at LSU
LSU head men’s basketball coach Will Wade has named veteran coach Tony Benford as the first member of his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Benford, who will serve as assistant coach, comes to LSU after five years as the head coach at the University of North Texas and a career of over 25 years
Mike Scutero Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Arkansas State
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Mike Balado announced today the hiring of Mike Scutero as assistant coach on his staff. “I’m happy to announce the hiring of Mike Scutero to our staff,” Balado said. “I have known Mike for over 20 years and he is someone I trust for this journey. Coach Scutero is
Bruce Weber to Return to Kansas State for 2017-18 season
Bruce Weber will remain as the head basketball coach at Kansas State, and return for a sixth season in 2017-18. Interim AD Laird Veatch ended the speculation surrounding Weber’s future when he confirmed to The Mercury that Weber will indeed be returning. “We took a step forward this year, and we look forward to making
Mike Deane Retires from James Madison Basketball Staff
James Madison men’s basketball Head Coach Louis Rowe on Tuesday announced the retirement of Assistant Coach Mike Deane from the program’s staff. Deane will remain with JMU Athletics through August while a search to fill his coaching vacancy will begin immediately. “I have very much enjoyed my five years here at JMU, and I hope
OFFICIAL: Baker Dunleavy Named Head Basketball Coach at Quinnipiac
Baker Dunleavy has been named head coach for Quinnipiac University’s men’s basketball, Director of Athletics & Recreation Greg Amodio as announced on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Dunleavy becomes the seventh head coach in Quinnipiac’s 67-year basketball history, and the third in its 19 years at the Division I level. “After a thorough search for our new men’s
Ben Howlett Named Men’s Basketball Coach at West Liberty University
Ben Howlett was introduced today as the 16th head men’s basketball coach at West Liberty University. The announcement was made by WLU President Dr. Stephen Greiner, who was joined by co-interim athletic directors Lynn Ullom and Roger Waialae at the morning press conference. “We’re pleased and excited to introduce Ben Howlett as our new head
HOT: Joe Mazzulla Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Fairmont State
In my Daily Dirt earlier today, I mentioned that Joe Mazzulla was the leader for DII Fairmont State. It’s now been made official… Fairmont State University Director of Athletics Tim McNeely announced today that Joe Mazzulla has been named the program’s 12th head men’s basketball coach. Mazzulla will be introduced to the Fairmont community at
NAIA DIRT: Mayville State (ND) Finalists
The search to replace Dan DeWitt as the head basketball coach at NAIA Mayville State is in the final stages. I have now heard from multiple sources that the final four includes: Nigel Jenkins (Head Coach – Waldorf College), Nate Kaeding (Associate Head Coach – University of Sioux Falls), Michael Larsen (Assistant Coach – Dakota
DIII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Medger Evers College (NY)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Chris Pursoo is no longer the head basketball coach at DIII Medgar Evers College. He had been at the helm for the past eight seasons where he compiled an 81-132 record (4-21/2016-17). The job is a part-time position – we will have the official job posting up on our job section
OFFICIAL: Keith Dambrot Named Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne
Keith Dambrot, who built Akron into one of the most successful – and most respected – programs in the Mid-American Conference over the past 13 seasons, has been named head men’s basketball coach at Duquesne University, Director of Athletics Dave Harper announced today. Dambrot, who led the Zips to 10 postseason appearances, is the 17th
Daily Dirt – 3/28/17
A few things to start the day… I have heard that Joe Mazzulla is the leader for the vacant Fairmont State (Wva.) job. He played for both John Beilein and Bob Huggins during his career at West Virginia. He also spent three seasons as an assistant coach to Jerrod Calhoun at Fairmont State. This past