Registration is underway here for the annual John Groce Fighting Illini Basketball Coaches Clinic, scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the Ubben Basketball Practice Facility on the University of Illinois campus. This year’s clinic features talks by head coach John Groce along with special guest speakers Seth Greenberg and Herb Sendek, and includes three Illini practices,
OFFICIAL: Quinnipiac Names Mark Fogel DBO
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted last week (Quinnipiac Dirt)…Mark Fogel has been officially named the director of basketball operations for the Quinnipiac men’s basketball program. The announcement was made by Head Coach Tom Moore today. Fogel comes to QU after serving as an assistant coach at
Daily Dirt – 9/25/15
Some “dirt” to wrap-up the week… It sounds like Hunter College (NY) may finally be closer to naming a head coach. I can confirm that SUNY Maritime head coach Jake Scott is no longer a candidate. He removed himself from the race because the season was getting close. If the job remains full-time, NYU assistant
Alexis Nunez Named Assistant at Purchase College
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish New Purchase College head men’s basketball coach Kyle Martin continues to shape his coaching staff for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Like his recruiting efforts on the floor, Martin has added a nice piece to his bench, bringing in a recent local standout player in Alexis Nunez, who is making
OFFICIAL: Kenneth White Added to Campbell Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish HoopDirt.com mentioned this move earlier this week (DI DIRT: Administrative Staffers Hired). It has now been made official that Kenneth White has been named Director of Player Development at Campbell University. The hiring was announced by head men’s basketball coach Kevin McGeehan. White joins the Fighting Camel program after
Tyler Braidic Named Assistant at Huntington University
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Huntington University head coach Ty Platt has announced the hiring of Tyler Braidic as an assistant coach for the Forester men’s basketball program. Braidic has been in the coaching ranks since 2010 having most recently served as a graduate assistant at NCAA Division II Hawaii Pacific University for two
OFFICIAL: Bailey to New Orleans
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted back on September 4th (New Orleans Dirt)…It has now been made official that Jody Bailey has been named as an assistant coach at the University of New Orleans. Bailey arrives in New Orleans after five seasons at Jacksonville College where he
DI DIRT: Administrative Staffers Hired
I’ve heard that three schools have filled administrative roles over the past few days… Campbell I can confirm that Campbell University has hired Kenneth White as their new Director of Player Development. White was most recently the head coach at Lausanne Collegiate (TN), where he had won two State Championships. He played at Oak Hill in the late
Bob Huggins Coaches Clinic – October 24th
West Virginia University and head coach Bob Huggins will host a clinic for interested coaches on Oct. 24th at the WVU Men’s Basketball Practice Facility. Attendees to the clinic will gain access to WVU team practice as well as Division II Mountain East champion Glenville State. Speakers include Bob Huggins, Ron Everhart, Erik Martin, Larry
Brett Carey Elevated to Associate Head Coach at UNC Asheville
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish UNC Asheville men’s basketball head coach Nick McDevitt has announced that current assistant coach Brett Carey has been elevated to Associate Head Coach of the Bulldog program. A former standout player for the Bulldogs, Carey enters his eighth season on the sidelines for Asheville in 2015-2016, and played
Masiello Announces Addition of Former Standout Alvarado to Manhattan Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Manhattan Head Coach Steve Masiello has announced the addition of former All-MAAC performer Michael Alvarado to the 2015-2016 Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff. “We are extremely excited about having Mike Alvarado back as part of our program,” said Masiello. “He is one of the ultimate competitors and brings us
Mark Calzonetti Returns to Iona as an Assistant
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the return of Mark Calzonetti as assistant coach for the 2015-16 campaign. “I look forward to having Mark back for the upcoming year,” said Cluess. “I have known him for a long time and his work-ethic and attention to detail