University of Central Arkansas Head Coach Russ Pennell, announced that Tyler Miller has been promoted to assistant coach after spending previous two seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations and spent the 2014-15 season as a graduate assistant. “Tyler has done a phenomenal job in his time here at Central Arkansas and has earned this opportunity,”
Browne Added to Thomas College Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The Thomas College athletic department has announced the hiring of Jared Browne as an assistant men’s basketball coach for the 2017-18 season. Browne will join head coach Geoff Hensley for his fourth season at the helm of the Terriers. Browne previously led the Winslow High School boy’s program to an 85-34 record from 2011-2017. During
Former Columbia Assistant Koby Altman Named General Manager of Cleveland Cavaliers
Koby Altman was named General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The announcement was made by Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert. Altman has been a member of the Cavs basketball front office for the past five years, most recently serving as Assistant General Manager, having been promoted to that position in September 2016. He has been an
REPORT: Ferry to Join Penn State Basketball Staff
According to a report, former Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry will join the Penn State staff as an assistant basketball coach. Ferry, who was released this past spring at Duquesne, went 60-97 in his five seasons with the Dukes. He also spent ten seasons as the head coach at LIU Brooklyn where he went 150-149.
Daily Dirt – 7/25/17
Today’s dirt… Cal State Bakersfield assistant JD Pollock will become an assistant coach at CSU Dominguez Hills. He had been on Rod Barnes’ staff at CSUB since 2014, working first as the DBO before being promoted to assistant coach prior to last season. Word on the street is that his wife is a professional beach
OFFICIAL: Pat Monaghan Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Milwaukee
HoopDirt.com has mentioned this move a couple of times over the last few weeks. It’s now been made official…Milwaukee men’s basketball head coach Pat Baldwin announced the hiring of Pat Monaghan as an assistant coach. The hiring of Monaghan rounds out Baldwin’s coaching staff. “I am very fortunate to have Pat join our Panther family,”
Former USF Head Coach Rex Walters Named Assistant Coach with Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have hired former University of San Francisco head coach Rex Walters as an assistant coach. Walters spent last season as coach of the Grand Rapids Drive (G-League). Prior to that, he spent eight seasons as the head coach at USF where he compiled a 127-127 record including two 20-win seasons and two
Daily Dirt – 7/24/17
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… New Indiana head coach Archie Miller has added Drew Gladstone to his staff as a graduate assistant. Gladstone had been the head coach at St. Luke’s School (CT) since 2014, and also served as an administrative staffer to Steve Masiello at Manhattan. Former Alabama and Providence associate head
Point Park University Names Gabe Bubon Head Basketball Coach
Point Park University has named Gabe Bubon as men’s basketball head coach. Bubon has been on the Pioneers’ coaching staff for the past 13 years, including the 2016-17 season as interim head coach. Bubon is just the fifth head coach in the 50 years of Point Park men’s basketball. He succeeds Bob Rager, who coached
Ryan Orton Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Texas A&M International
Texas A&M International University head men’s basketball coach Bryan Weakley announced the hiring of Ryan Orton as an assistant coach. “I have known Ryan over 10 years and I am excited to work with him,” Weakley said. “He is a professional and a great recruiter who is a skilled coach on the floor. He has
JUCO DIRT: Bronx CC Head Coach Sean Kelly on the move…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Bronx Community College head basketball coach Sean Kelly has departed and will become the head coach at Westchester Community College (NY). In four seasons at BCC, Kelly compiled a 70-49 record, including a 17-13 mark this past season. Kelly has also been the head coach at Bergen CC where he went
Schoch Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Pfeiffer University
Pfeiffer University head men’s basketball coach Jeremy Currier has announced the promotion of Pete Schoch to the position of associate head coach. Schoch is entering his fourth season at Pfeiffer and has played an intricate role in establishing Pfeiffer University as one of the best basketball programs in the country. “We are extremely excited to