University of North Dakota head men’s basketball coach Brian Jones built some lasting relationships while playing professionally in Australia nearly two decades ago and as he embarks on his 11th-season with the Fighting Hawks’ program, one of those is paying off in the form of his newest assistant coach. Jones announced on Wednesday that Australia’s
BRIAN BARONE: Self Awareness in Coaching…Don’t be a Stranger
Recently, my seven year old was acting perfectly. He got ready for church, acted saintly during mass, said thank you without being prompted after doughnuts, unloaded dishwasher when we arrived home, grabbed his glove and asked me to go play catch all before lunch. He was “locked in”. Just a few days prior he was
Randall Herbst Promoted to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Green Bay
Green Bay men’s basketball assistant coach Randall Herbst has been promoted to associate head coach, head coach Linc Darner announced. “Randall is an incredibly valuable member of my coaching staff and is well deserving of this title,” said Darner. “He’s a tireless worker and tremendous recruiter. He has incredible knowledge of the game and has
Booth Joins St. Mary’s Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Assistant Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Harney ’97 announced the addition of Walter Booth, Jr. to the men’s basketball coaching staff. Booth will be the program’s first-ever full-time assistant coach and will also serve as the Assistant Director of Game Operations. Harney said, “We are excited to have Coach Walter
DIII DIRT: JCU’s Moran to Retire Following 2016-17 Season
According to a report by Hoopsville’s Dave McHugh, John Carroll University head coach Mike Moran will retire following the 2016-17 season. Moran has been the head coach at JCU since 1992, and has compiled a 442-222 overall record. In his 24 seasons, Moran has won ten Ohio Athletic Conference regular season championships, four OAC Tournament
Maurice Williams Joins Stevenson University Men’s Basketball Staff
Maurice Williams has been named an assistant coach with the Stevenson University men’s basketball program. Williams comes from Frostburg State University as the programs top assistant in 2015-16. He was involved with all aspects of the program with an emphasis on recruiting, player development and opponent scouting. Williams also played for the Bobcats from 2009-12.
Interim Tag Removed; Chapman Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at William Paterson University
Long-time Pioneer assistant Brian Chapman has been named the head coach of the William Paterson men’s basketball program. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the William Paterson men’s basketball program,” said Chapman. “I am very excited about the future of Pioneer Basketball, and eager to get our 2016-17 season underway.” Chapman served
Kentucky Staff Update: Justus Moves to Assistant Coach Role; Robic named Special Assistant
Joel Justus, who joined Kentucky two seasons ago as the director of analytics and then special assistant to the head coach, will move to one of the three assistant coaching positions for the 2016-17 season, head coach John Calipari announced Friday. John Robic, who has served as an assistant to Calipari at three different schools
Scott Thom Named Head Basketball Coach at College of Marin
Scott Thom, seven year Pac-12 veteran, has been named men’s basketball head coach at College of Marin. He takes over for Marshall Collins, who served as head coach since November 2015. Thom comes to COM from Washington State University and UC Berkeley, serving under legendary coaches Ernie Kent and Mike Montgomery. Prior to that he
OFFICIAL: Cobian Named Video Coordinator at Hofstra
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this month (NY DI DIRT)… Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Andrew Cobian as joined his staff as the program’s video coordinator. “Andrew will be an integral part of our staff,” commented Mihalich. “He has a tremendous work ethic and we
Eran Ganot Receives Two-Year Contract Extension at Hawaii
University of Hawai’i athletics director David Matlin announced that men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot has signed a two-year contract extension. Ganot originally signed a three-year contract when he was hired in the spring of 2015. His two-year extension runs through the 2019-20 season. Last year—in his first season as head coach—Ganot guided the Rainbow
UAlbany Announces Five-Year Contract Extension for Men’s Basketball Coach Will Brown
UAlbany Director of Athletics Mark Benson has announced that head men’s basketball coach Will Brown has agreed to terms for a new five-year contact that extends through the 2020-21 season. “I would like to thank former President Robert Jones, current interim President James Stellar and Director of Athletics Mark Benson for their commitment to me,