Chicago State University officials announced today that men’s basketball head coach Tracy Dildy has been appointed university Interim Director of Athletics. He replaces former Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Denisha Hendricks, who recently resigned from the position. Dildy, a native Chicagoan, has extensive experience in collegiate athletics. “I thank God for this great opportunity to serve as the Interim
Prairie View A&M Dirt…
HoopDirt.com has learned that Prairie View A&M head coach Byron Smith will hire Derrick Daniels as an assistant coach. Daniels was most recently the director of basketball operations at UT Arlington. He had also spent six seasons as an assistant at UT Arlington before heading to the HS ranks, and eventually returning to Scott Cross’
Cline Named Director of Basketball Operations at East Tennessee State
Matt Cline has been named as the director of basketball operations at East Tennessee State University. He joins the ETSU staff after spending the past two years at Eastern Michigan University under Coach Rob Murphy. While at EMU, the Eagles went 21-14 in 2014-2015, and appeared in the CBI post season tournament. In 2015-2016, EMU went
Broome Returns to Humboldt State as Assistant Basketball Coach
Humboldt State men’s basketball head coach Steve Kinder announced the return of former Lumberjack David Broome to the bench as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. “We are extremely excited to have DJ Broome back as a coach on our staff here at HSU,” said Kinder. “DJ will bring instant energy to our coaching
HOT: Robby Robertson Named Head Basketball Coach at Faulkner State
Faulkner State Community College has a new Men’s Basketball Coach, although this coach is not new to the Faulkner State basketball court. Robby Robertson has been selected to lead the Sun Chiefs Men’s Basketball team. “After an extensive search process with an impressive pool of applicants, I am proud to announce Coach Robby Robertson as
Ridder adds two assistants to Embry-Riddle staff
Embry-Riddle men’s basketball Head Coach Steve Ridder has announced the addition of two coaches to his staff for the 2016-17 season. Steve Wright and Michael Lamberti will join the Blue and Gold bench as the Eagles enter their third and final year of the NCAA II and Sunshine State Conference membership process. Wright comes to
Arte Culver Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Covenant College
Covenant Director of Athletics Tim Sceggel has announced the hiring of Arte Culver as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Culver becomes the 11th coach in the program’s history since 1964. “I am honored and blessed to serve as the head men’s basketball coach at Covenant. I am thankful to President Dr. J. Derek Halvorson and Athletic Director
NAIA DIRT: Valley City State University Finalists
There are two finalists for the vacant head basketball coach position at NAIA Valley City State (ND). They are vying to replace Jeff Kaminsky who became the head basketball coach at DII Wayne State College (NE) back in June. The final two are: Ryan Montgomery – Assistant Coach Bemidji State. Will interview on campus on
Mount St. Mary’s Staff Update
Mount St. Mary’s University men’s basketball coach Jamion Christian has announced changes to his coaching staff. Will Holland, Julian Boatner and Graham Bousley are all joining the Mountaineer staff as assistant coaches. “Our team of assistants has a tremendous hunger, work ethic and knowledge of the game,” said Christian. “My excitement overflows for what they will bring to Mount basketball. Our way
JUCO DIRT: Townsell to be named Head Coach at Roxbury CC
Back on 7/11, HoopDirt.com mentioned that former Newbury College (MA) head coach Jelani Townsell had been offered the job at Roxbury CC (MA) (Daily Dirt – 7/11/16). I can now confirm that Townsell has indeed accepted RCC’s offer and is now the new head coach there. He had spent the past five seasons as the
Guy Furr Named Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Valley CC
Guy Furr will begin his 15th year at Trinity Valley Community College in a new role. He has been promoted to become the 10th head men’s basketball coach in school history. Furr replaces Kris Baumann, who resigned earlier this week after a four-year tenure to join the men’s basketball coaching staff at University of Texas
Shawn Finney Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Manhattan
Manhattan Head Coach Steve Masiello has announced the addition of former Tulane Head Coach Shawn Finney as an assistant coach. He will be involved in all aspects of the program including but not limited to game preparation, recruiting and scouting. “Shawn Finney brings 30 years of coaching experience to the Manhattan program,” said Masiello. “He has