Author Archives: The DirtKing

Milwaukee Staff Update

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Chris Hill, who spent the 2014-15 season on Rob Jeter’s staff in the role of director of basketball operations, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at Milwaukee, it was announced today. Hill has also previously served as the video coordinator and the team’s academic advisor. In addition to

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HOT DII RUMOR: Rich Miller Resigns at Mansfield

I have now heard from multiple sources that DII Mansfield University (PA) head coach Rich Miller has resigned today effective immediately.  Miller had been the head coach at MU for the past ten seasons (130-141).  He also spent six seasons as an assistant at the school before taking the reins in 2005.  There is no immediate word on

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UPDATE: NYC DIII Dirt

A quick update to yesterday’s NYC DIII Dirt: I have heard from a great source, and confirmed through another, that former Mercy College (NY) head coach Adam Parmenter will be named as an assistant at New York University.  Parmenter, who spent four seasons as the head coach of the Mavericks has also been an assistant at Daniel

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NYC DIII Dirt…

I can confirm the hirings of a couple of DIII assistant coaches in NYC… Brooklyn College – Albert Barbosa has been added to Rich Micallef staff. Barbosa brings with him 22 years of coaching experience at La Salle Academy in NYC. When he as an assistant, he worked with Ron Artest, Eddie Elisma and God Shammagod.  He also spent 2009-11

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Lake Forest College Staff Update

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Ryan Davis and Ross Ferrarini have both joined the Lake Forest College men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Ken Davis announced. Ryan Davis joins the Foresters after spending the past two seasons coaching at The University of Chicago Laboratory School in Chicago, IL. In addition, Davis will be going

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Lehigh Names Harry Morra Assistant Basketball Coach

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced on Monday the addition of Harry Morra as assistant coach. A former video coordinator during the Mountain Hawks’ historic 2011-12 season, Morra has spent the last three years as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at nearby DeSales University. Morra replaces Ryan

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Cooper Calzonetti Named Video Coordinator at Iona

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the completion of his staff with the addition of Cooper Calzonetti as Video Coordinator. “I’ve watched Cooper grow up and I’m thrilled to have him begin his coaching career on our staff,” said Cluess. “Cooper will have an integral role

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Ranking the 2015 NCAA DII Coaching Changes

This off-season, there were 34 NCAA DII schools that made men’s basketball coaching changes. HoopDirt.com has ranked the Top 5 hirings as well as honorable mentions.  Also, the complete list of 2015 NCAA DII hirings can be found at the bottom of the page. Here are HoopDirt.com’s Top 5 NCAA DII hirings: 1.  Scott Burrell – Southern

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OFFICIAL: Medaille College Adds Two Assistants

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one last week (Daily Dirt – 10/15/15).  Medialle College has officially announced the addition of two new assistant coaches to the Men’s Basketball program. Greg Bean and Daniel Jones will both start their first season on the sidelines

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