Here is some mid-week “Dirt”… Some names that I’ve heard at UNC Asheville are Indiana State assistant Bret Carey (former associate head coach at UNCA, also played there), UNC Greensboro associate head coach Mike Roberts, and USC Aiken head coach Mark Vanderslice (a UNCA alum and former staffer). At least two high major guys being
DIII DIRT: Gettysburg makes it’s choice…
I can confirm that Gettysburg College will name B.J. Dunne as their new head men’s basketball coach. Dunne has spent the past five seasons as the head coach at Vassar College. Before being hired at Vassar back in 2013, Dunne served as an assistant coach at Emerson College and Babson College. His best season at
OFFICIAL: Shaheen Holloway Named Head Basketball Coach at St. Peter’s
Saint Peter’s University Director of Athletics Bryan Felt announced the hiring of Shaheen Holloway as the 15th head coach of the men’s basketball program on Wednesday. Holloway will be formally introduced to the Saint Peter’s University community and media at a press conference on Thursday, April 12 at 12 p.m. in the Victor R. Yanitelli,
JUCO DIRT: Andrew College (GA) set to hire new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Andrew College (GA) will hire Arkansas Monticello assistant Justin Newton as their new head men’s basketball coach. In addition to his two seasons at DII UAM, Newton also spent time as an assistant coach at DII Lee University (TN), and at the JUCO level at South Georgia State College. Newton will
Minnesota’s Johnson Headed to Xavier
Minnesota assistant coach Ben Johnson will join Travis Steele’s new staff at Xavier. Steele re-tweeted the following earlier today: Another piece in place for @CoachSteeleXU! Excited to announce the addition of @CoachBenJohnson to the XAVIER Family! More info to come shortly… Johnson had worked for the past four seasons on Richard Pitino’s staff at Minnesota.
REPORT: Shaheen Holloway to St. Peter’s
Shaheen Holloway has agreed to become the head basketball coach at St. Peter’s according to a report by Adam Zagoria. He would replace John Dunne who became the head coach at Marist back on April 3rd. HoopDirt.com mentioned Holloway’s involvement here back on 4/6 (Daily Dirt). Holloway, had been the associate head coach at Seton
Texas Tech Promotes Brian Burg to Assistant Basketball Coach
Texas Tech men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard has elevated Brian Burg to assistant coach announced Tuesday. Burg, a tireless worker who is described as one of the nation’s top recruiters by his peers, fills the assistant coach position on staff left by Chris Ogden who was named UTA head coach last Friday. He has
OFFICIAL: Rob Jeter Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Minnesota
University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino has announced the addition of Rob Jeter to the Gophers coaching staff. Jeter will join Minnesota as an assistant coach after a decorated career, most recently in the same role at UNLV. “We are extremely excited to add Rob to our staff,” Pitino said. “He’s got
Arizona adds Danny Peters to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Head coach Sean Miller and the University of Arizona Men’s Basketball program have announced the hiring of Danny Peters as assistant coach. Peters, a former UA staffer under Miller, returns to the program after four seasons as an assistant coach at Ball State. “We are excited to welcome Danny Peters back as our new assistant
Todd Lorensen Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University (BVU) Director of Athletics, Jack Denholm, has announced that Todd Lorensen has been hired as the next head men’s basketball coach at BVU, pending successful completion of a standard background check. Lorensen just recently completed his fourth season as head men’s basketball coach at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa, where he
Justin Caldwell Named New Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Glenville State
Glenville State College’s Athletic Department is pleased to announce Justin Caldwell as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He becomes the 19th Head Coach for the Pioneer Program. “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to rejoin the Glenville State College family as the men’s head basketball coach. As a proud alum, Glenville State College
OFFICIAL: Burcar Added to Northern Arizona Basketball Staff
The Northern Arizona men’s basketball team has named Shane Burcar as assistant coach, NAU head coach Jack Murphy officially announced on Tuesday. “I am excited to bring Shane Burcar to our staff,” Murphy said. “He has built a great tradition at Mesa High School and has been one of the most respected high school coaches