Former Paladin standout Robby Bostain has been hired as Furman basketball’s director of player development, it was announced on Tuesday by first-year head coach Bob Richey. Bostain, who played in 117 games for the Paladins from the 2003-04 season through the 2006-07 campaign, averaged in double figures in each of his four seasons at Furman
James Madison Dirt…
I have heard from a great source that James Madison head coach Louis Rowe will round out his staff by hiring Wofford’s Tim Johnson. A Hall of Famer at Wofford, Johnson had spent the past four seasons as an assistant to Mike Young. He also worked as a graduate assistant at Wyoming. His strong DMV
DII DIRT: Coaching change made at Mercy College (NY)
HoopDirt.com has learned that Dr. Jody King is no longer the head basketball coach at Mercy College (NY). King had been the Mavericks head coach for the past three seasons where he compiled a 23-58 record. He has also been the head coach at Hostos CC (NY), and SUNY Maritime. No official announcement has been
Sean Smiley Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Hobart
Hobart College Head Basketball Coach Tim Sweeney recently announced the addition of Sean Smiley to his coaching staff. The former University of Buffalo guard and former UB assistant coach will join the Statesmen as an assistant coach. “We are excited to add someone of Sean’s caliber to our staff,” Sweeney said. “His experience at the
Daily Dirt – 8/14/17
Hanging out on the Coast of Maine for the next few weeks. Will be working hard to get stuff up from here between trips to the pool and the beach. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while avoiding icebergs in the frigid Maine waters… I have heard that Ira Poole will become the
Artie Culver Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Covenant College
Covenant men’s basketball head coach Arte Culver has resigned from the position in order to pursue other collegiate coaching opportunities, announced director of athletics Tim Sceggel. A national search for a new head coach has begun. In Culver’s lone season at Covenant, he guided the Scots to a second consecutive winning season with a 14-12 overall
Tennessee Tech Basketball Staff Update
Tennessee Tech head men’s basketball coach Steve Payne made the final additions to his coaching staff recently, announcing the promotion of Gus Fraley and hiring of Melvin Scott to round out the coaching roster for 2017-18. Fraley, who spent the previous four seasons as Tech’s director of basketball operations, will step up into the role
Brendan Mullins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois State
Brendan Mullins, a suburban Chicago native who most recently worked as an assistant men’s basketball coach at UIC for two seasons, is staying in-state to serve as Illinois State’s new assistant coach, head coach Dan Muller announced Friday. “I have gotten to know Brendan while on the road recruiting over the past few years, and
Rusty Elmore Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Moberly Area CC
The Moberly Area Community College Men’s Basketball Team has announced the hiring of Rusty Elmore as Assistant Coach. Elmore is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and received his Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University. He has compiled an impressive record as an Assistant Coach at the collegiate level starting with Lindsey Wilson College where he served
Monmouth, King Rice Agree to new Five-Year Contract
Monmouth University Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Marilyn McNeil announced Friday that MU and Head Men’s Basketball Coach King Rice agreed to a new five-year contract, securing his time on the Hawks’ sidelines through the 2021-22 season. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to lead the Monmouth program for five more years,” said
UCF Extends Dawkins Through 2023 Season
Following an impressive first year in Orlando, UCF head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has signed a contract extension to be in Black and Gold through the year 2023. “I’m very thankful to [Athletics Director] Dr. Daniel J. White, [Deputy AD] Dr. Eric A. Wood and President John C. Hitt for their continued support of
Krzyzewski to Undergo Knee Replacement Surgery; DR Trip Canceled
Duke head men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will undergo total knee replacement surgery on his right knee this weekend at Duke University Hospital. To ensure Krzyzewski’s complete and thorough recovery from the procedure, Duke has canceled its scheduled exhibition trip to the Dominican Republic. Krzyzewski’s surgery will be performed by Michael P. Bolognesi, M.D., joint