Johns Hopkins men’s basketball coach Josh Loeffler announced his coaching staff this week. Joining the Blue Jays for the 2017-18 season are John Andrzejek, Maurice Williams and Kevin Quinlan. Hopkins will open the season on November 15 at home versus Marymount. Andrzejek comes to Johns Hopkins after serving as the director of basketball operations at
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NCAA suspends Pitino for first five ACC games of 2017-18 season; Louisville basketball program placed on 4-year probation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The University of Louisville will receive four years probation and Coach Rick Pitino faces a suspension regarding a sex scandal that engulfed the men’s basketball program. The NCAA ruled a former Louisville director of basketball operations acted unethically when he committed serious violations by arranging striptease dances and sex acts for
Jimmy Wooten Named Eastern Michigan Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Jimmy Wooten, a standout prep coach for more than 12 years, has been named an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team at Eastern Michigan University, Head Coach Rob Murphy announced today, June 14. “Jimmy has a great ability to identify and recruit high level talent,” said Murphy. “He has shown the ability to connect
OFFICIAL: Campbell Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Sam Houston State
Following up on some “dirt” that I posted back on 5/18 (Sam Houston State Dirt)…. Sam Houston State men’s basketball head coach Jason Hooten has announced the addition of former Dodge City Community College head coach Kyle Campbell to his staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. “We are excited about the addition
Kim Anderson Announces Pittsburg State Staff
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,