A few quick things that I’ve heard so far today… Sounds like Butler assistant coach Michael Lewis will be hired as an assistant at Nebraska. He would replace Phil Beckner who departed for Boise State earlier this spring. Lewis, who played at Indiana, has been on the Butler staff for the past five seasons. Duquesne associate
OFFICIAL: Jason Shelton Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Freed-Hardeman
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one on Friday (NAIA DIRT). It has now been made official, after 11 years with the Freed-Hardeman Lion basketball program, head coach Jason Shelton will be leaving Freed-Hardeman later in the summer to take on a new head coaching role at Chester County High School.
Kyan Brown Joins NDSU Men’s Basketball Staff
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Kyan Brown will join the Bison staff as an assistant coach. Brown has spent the past eight seasons at Oral Roberts University. “We are thrilled to welcome Kyan, Suzanne and their family into our Bison Family,” said Richman. “Kyan’s genuine approach and positive spirit
Saint Joseph’s (IN) Tabs Evan Lavery as Top Assistant
Evan Lavery has been announced as the top assistant coach for Head Coach Tom Church and the Saint Joseph’s College men’s basketball program on Thursday. Lavery comes from Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois, a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DIII school where he spent the last three seasons. “Evan came highly recommend among the coaching
DII DIRT: Four DI assistant coaches among final group at Merrimack
According to great sources, the final group at DII Merrimack College (MA) includes four DI assistant coaches. They are in the hunt to replace long-time head coach Bert Hammel who “stepped-down” after 36-years as the head coach back in early April. I have heard that the group includes: Brian DeStefano – Associate Head Coach Harvard University
Rutgers Staff Update
Rutgers Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell announced the hiring of Dan Rickard as Senior Advisor, Greg Vetrone as Director of Player Development, Ben Asher as Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Bryan Dougher as Director of Basketball Operations. “I am incredibly pleased to complete our staff with hard-working and dedicated individuals who not only have great knowledge of the game, but also understand
OFFICIAL: Musselman Adds Dave Rice to Nevada Staff
Following up on a report from last week. It’s now been made official, University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has added former UNLV head coach Dave Rice to his staff. In nearly five seasons, Rice posted a 98-54 record leading the Rebels basketball program. “When Coach Rice and I started the interview process 10 days
BREAKING: Jeff Linder Named Head Coach Northern Colorado
Jeff Linder has been named the 19th head coach of the Northern Colorado men’s basketball program announced Sunday by Director of Athletics Darren Dunn and University President Kay Norton. A press conference to formally introduce Linder is scheduled for Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the Champions Room of Butler-Hancock Athletic Center. Fans are welcome and encouraged to
Sunday Dirt – 5/1/16
Catching-up on some things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Montana associate head coach Ken Bone has resigned. The former Washington State head coach had been on Travis DeCurie’s staff for the past two years. I have heard that Oregon State Director of Player Personnel Rachi Wortham is the leader to replace Bone. He has
Central Florida Staff Update
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins has announced Robbie Laing, who was previously an assistant at Florida Atlantic for two seasons, as his new assistant coach, rounding out his staff. Dawkins also announced that he will retain Ricardo Greer as the Director of Player Development. “Robbie brings a lot of coaching experience to our program, and he has been a
DII DIRT: Millersville University Finalists
There are five finalists to replace Fred Thompson as the head coach at DII Millersville University. All five candidates will be on campus next week. The final group is: John Baron – Head Coach Gwynedd Mercy University (PA) Dan Englestad – Head Coach Southern Vermont College Scott Pera – Associate Head Coach Rice University Damian
NAIA DIRT: Shelton Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Freed-Hardeman (TN)
HoopDirt.com has learned that Freed-Hardeman University (TN) head basketball coach Jason Shelton has resigned. This past season, Shelton led FHU to a 25-8 record, and an NAIA DI Tournament appearance. His squad also finished the season ranked #19 in the 2015-16 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Postseason Poll. Shelton had been at the school