Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com reported back on 4/21. It’s now been made official, Utica College Athletic Director David Fontaine announced the hiring of Sean Coffey as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Coffey, who is the seventh coach in program-history (NCAA era), is no stranger to the Empire 8 Conference
Jim Bechtel Named Head Coach at SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Potsdam Athletic Director James Zalacca has announced James Bechtel as the Bears men’s basketball program’s 10th head coach. Bechtel comes to SUNY Potsdam after building a strong program at SUNY Canton. He has NCAA Division I, II and III experience. “Jim’s proven success and experience as a head coach clearly separated him from an
DII DIRT: Iowa’s Billy Taylor to be named Head Coach at Belmont Abbey
Iowa director of basketball operations Billy Taylor will be named as the next head coach at DII Belmont Abbey (NC). He will replace Martin Unger who resigned back on March 22nd. Before joining Fran McCaffery’s staff four seasons ago, Taylor was the head coach at Ball State (2007-13) and Lehigh (2002-07). Before taking over at
Wade, Wilson Added to St. Louis Men’s Basketball Staff
The men’s basketball staff at Saint Louis University continues to take shape as new Billikens head coach Travis Ford announced two additions today. Tommy Wade has been hired as Director of Student-Athlete Development, while Michael Wilson is the new Video Coordinator. Both served on Ford’s staff at Oklahoma State University. “Having known Tommy Wade my
Joe Mihalich Extended Through 2020-21 at Hofstra
Following a season in which the program won 24 games, captured the regular season Colonial Athletic Association Championship and earned an automatic bid to the National Invitation Tournament, Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich agreed to a contract extension with the University, it was announced today by Vice President and Director of Athletics
DII DIRT: Horton out as Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Los Angeles
Dieter Horton is out as the head basketball coach at Cal State Los Angeles. The former USC assistant had been at the helm at Cal State L.A. for the past two season where he went 21-34, including an 11-18 campaign this past season. Before joining the USC staff back in 2010, Horton served as the
Terry Porter adds Mike Burns to Staff at Portland
Recently hired University of Portland men’s basketball head coach Terry Porter has made the first official hire to his coaching staff as Mike Burns was named as an assistant coach. Burns served last season as the interim head coach at the University of the Pacific and has 22 years of collegiate coaching experience, including four
Josh Gibson Named Head Basketball Coach at Lourdes University
Lourdes University has announced that Josh Gibson has been named the school’s new head men’s basketball coach, becoming the Gray Wolves’ second leader in program history. “I would like to thank the search committee and Dr. Livingston for trusting me with the future of the Lourdes basketball program,” Gibson stated. “I am proud to be
Nwachukwu Named DBO at Milwaukee
Milwaukee men’s basketball head coach LaVall Jordan has announced the hiring of Chinedu Nwachukwu to the position of Director of Basketball Operations. Nwachukwu, who spent the past four seasons at Saginaw Valley State University as an assistant coach, joins the Milwaukee staff and will work directly with Jordan on coordinating team travel, budget, practices and
Eric Dougal Announces Resignation as Men’s Basketball Coach at Kalamazoo College
Eric Dougal announced his resignation as Kalamazoo College’s head men’s basketball coach in order to pursue other opportunities. He will remain at K as an instructor in the Department of Physical Education through the end of the academic term (June). Dougal came to Kalamazoo in 2012 and completed his fourth season at the helm this
Tulane Staff Update
New Tulane head coach Mike Dunleavy has announced the first three members of his staff. HoopDirt.com reported earlier this week that Doug Stewart had been named as the associate head coach (Daily Dirt – 4/26) – he will be joined by assistant coach Anthony Wilkins and DBO Raman Sposato. Doug Stewart Doug Stewart has been
OFFICIAL: Max Good Named Head Coach at Pratt CC
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier today (JC DIRT). It has now been made official, Pratt Community College has hired Max Good as their new head men’s basketball coach. Good has more than 30 years of head coaching experience ranging from high school to NCAA Division I. “We are thrilled that Coach