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,
STUDENTathleteWorld Tours Seeking Basketball Players for International Trips
STUDENTathleteWorld Tours is seeking basketball players (ages 8-24) for select teams to compete internationally in Summer, 2017. All teams will travel overseas (Italy, Austria, Germany, Spain, Barbados, or Hawaii) to compete in international tournaments and/or friendly competitions! Additionally, as a member of a #SaWTeamUSA, athletes will have the opportunity to experience the local culture and visit several different tourist attractions. For
South Florida adds Spencer Smith to Basketball Staff as Video Coordinator
Spencer Smith has assumed the role of Video Coordinator for the University of South Florida men’s basketball team. Smith came to USF after serving as a graduate assistant and assistant to the video coordinator at Oklahoma under head coach Lon Kruger. Prior to OU, Smith attended Kentucky and worked in equipment, mostly working with the
Terry Johnson Elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men’s basketball head coach Willis Wilson announced the elevation of Terry Johnson to Assistant Coach on Wednesday. Johnson had been the program’s Director of Operations for the past two seasons. “I’m extremely grateful to Coach Wilson for giving me this opportunity,” Johnson said. “Getting back on the court and into a coaching
Former Colorado State & Liberty Head Coach Dale Layer Becomes NBA D-League Assistant
Dale Layer, who spent 13 seasons as an NCAA DI head coach, has been named as an assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm (NBA D-League). Layer has served as the head coach at Colorado State (2000-2007) and at Liberty University (2009-2015). He also spent nine seasons as the head coach at DII Queens University of
HOT: Maurice Joseph Named Interim Head Coach at George Washington
The George Washington University announced today that Maurice Joseph has been named Interim Head Coach of the men’s basketball team. “I am eager and well prepared to begin this journey with the 13 student-athletes in our locker room and the tight-knit group of coaches that I will rely upon heavily,” said Joseph. “It is a
BRIAN BARONE: Self Awareness in Coaching…Do Your Homework!
HoopDirt.com Guest Blog: Brian Barone “You have to do your homework before you can go outside and play”. I say this every single day to my 7, 5, and 3 year old (the 3 year old doesn’t have homework, but wants to be included). Each day after school our routine is to open their school
Two Former DI Head Coaches Join Los Angeles Clippers Organization
Two former NCAA Division I head coaches have been hired to scouting positions by the Los Angles Clippers. Paul Hewitt has become an NBA Pro Scout, and Donnie Jones has accepted a role as a College Scout. Hewitt has been the head coach at Siena (1997-2000), Georgia Tech (2000-2011), and George Mason (2011-2015). He owns