Shorter University has announced that Wade Anderson will become head coach of the university’s men’s basketball program. Anderson comes to Shorter University from Christian Brothers University (CBU) in Memphis, Tenn., where he spent two seasons as an assistant coach. While there, he helped CBU to two Gulf South Conference tournament appearances including a conference semifinals
McDevitt Adds Long to UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
UNC Asheville men’s basketball head coach Nick McDevitt recently announced the hiring of Wes Long as an assistant coach. Long comes to UNC Asheville after spending the past couple of seasons at VCU. He also spent two seasons working at Chattanooga before joining the staff at VCU. “I am very excited to have Wes Long
Bellarmine, Davenport agree to contract extension
Bellarmine University announced today that the school and head men’s basketball coach Scott Davenport have reached a contract agreement that essentially assures his position at Bellarmine until his retirement. “Bellarmine University’s basketball program is one of which we can be very proud,” said Bellarmine President Dr. Susan M. Donovan. “Over the past decade, the Knights
Emanuel Dildy Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Valparaiso University men’s basketball head coach Matt Lottich announced today that Emanuel Dildy has joined the Crusader coaching staff as an assistant coach. A Chicago native, Dildy brings power conference and Missouri Valley Conference coaching experience to the Valpo bench as the Crusaders prepare for their inaugural season of MVC play. “We are extremely excited
Tennessee Tech Dirt
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Tennessee Tech assistant coach Frank Davis has departed the staff and will land at East Tennessee State. The former TTU standout had been on the Golden Eagles staff for the past five seasons. I have also heard that TTU head coach Steve Payne has hired Gerald Gillion as an assistant coach.
Willie Watson Named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Alabama
University of North Alabama head men’s basketball coach Bobby Champagne has announced the hiring of Willie Watson to his coaching staff. The York, Alabama native returns to his home state after serving the previous season as assistant coach at Kentucky Wesleyan. “Coach Watson has a reputation as a very successful recruiter, especially in the South,”
Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Basketball Names Zach Corliss Assistant Coach
Lenoir-Rhyne University has announced the hiring of Zach Corliss as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Corliss comes to LR after spending the past two seasons as an Assistant for Armstrong State University (2015-17) out of Savannah, Ga. The Pirates, an NCAA Division II school, were a member of the Peach Belt Conference. “We are extremely excited
Grays Harbor College Names Kevin Williamson Head Basketball Coach
Kevin Williamson has been hired as the head Men’s Basketball Coach at Grays Harbor College. Coach Williamson spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach for the Dixie State men’s basketball program. Prior to that Williamson served as an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota-Duluth for three seasons. While at UMD, the team saw
Tyler Sanborn Named Head Basketball Coach at Ferrum College
Director of Athletics Abe Naff has announced the hiring of Tyler Sanborn as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Ferrum College. Sanborn comes to Ferrum from Hampden-Sydney College, where he spent the past five years as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Sanborn was promoted to Recruiting Coordinator after one year with the Tiger basketball coaching staff. His
OFFICIAL: Chrys Cornelius Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Southern University
Following up on some “Dirt” that HoopDirt.com posted back on April 26th. It has now been made official that Chrys Cornelius has been named as an assistant basketball coach at Southern University, as announced by Head Coach Morris Scott. Fortunately, Cornelius won’t have much adjusting to do when he joins Scott’s staff, having worked together
Samford Head Basketball Coach Scott Padgett Receives Contract Extension Through 2021-22
The Samford University athletic department announced that Head Coach Scott Padgett has signed a five-year contract extension. The news was officially released by Director of Athletics Martin Newton. Padgett’s deal will now last throughout the 2021-22 campaign. “I’m thrilled to announce a five-year extension for Coach Padgett,” said Newton. “Scott has brought a tremendous work
Ian Gibson Named Director of Basketball Operations at North Florida
Ian Gibson, a North Florida basketball alum, rejoined Matthew Driscoll’s staff as the Director of Basketball Operations as announced by the UNF basketball program. Gibson originally served in that role for the Ospreys from 2012-14. “Before he left for professional advancement a couple seasons ago, Ian had a hand in helping our program to some