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Emory & Henry Adds Michael Wolf to Coaching Staff

HoopDirt.com News sponsored by Dr. Dish Emory & Henry College Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Willson has announced the addition of Michael Wolf to the team’s coaching staff. Wolf joins the program after graduating from William Peace University in Raleigh, North Carolina this past spring where he was a three-year team captain and the institution’s Valedictorian. “We are excited

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Jon Cremins Named Head Coach at Spartanburg Methodist

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Spartanburg Methodist College has named Jon Cremins to lead the Pioneer men’s basketball program. Cremins takes over a team led by Jeff Brookman who recently accepted the head position at Anderson University. Cremins, a nephew of longtime successful college coach Bobby Cremins (Georgia Tech and College of Charleston), joins

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SMU Basketball Coaches Clinic – October 4th

Hall of Fame Coach Larry Brown will host the annual SMU Basketball Coaching Clinic on Sunday October 4th, 2015. This year’s clinic will feature a live SMU Basketball practice during the first weekend of practice for the Mustangs. The clinic provides an opportunity to see Coach Brown and the Mustangs begin to prepare for the season

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Florida A&M Dirt…

HoopDirt.com can confirm that Will Jones has been hired as an assistant at Florida A&M.  The former Jacksonville assistant will replace Don Anderson who passed away in June.  Jones has also been an assistant at Charleston Southern, South Carolina State, and Okaloosa-Walton College.  The official announcement is expected shortly.

Seton Hall Dirt…

The New York Post is the first to report that Seton Hall assistant Tiny Morton has resigned after one season with the Pirates.  Morton joined Kevin Willard’s staff after a successful run as the head coach at Brooklyn’s Lincoln HS. It sounds like he will return to his job as a middle school math teacher,

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DIII DIRT: Marywood University Finalists

The search to replace Bob Simmons at DIII Marywood (PA) is winding down, and a new coach is expected to be hired this week.  I have heard that the three finalists were brought campus last week (the last one was on Friday).  It sounds like an offer will be made today or tomorrow.  I have

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Marlin Extended at Louisiana Lafayette Through 2020

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns head men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin has signed a new five-year contract that will see him remain at the University through March 31, 2020, Director of Athletics Scott Farmer announced on Friday. The five-year deal, which will pay $455,000 annually and includes a $25,000 retention incentive, also includes bonus incentives

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St. Peter’s Staff Update

HoopDirt.com news Sponsored by Dr. Dish Saint Peter’s men’s basketball head coach John Dunne has announced the additions of Alex Stone, Chris Mongilia and JK Schneiderman to his coaching staff for the 2015-16 season. “I am really excited about the staff that we have this year,” said Dunne. “We are fortunate to have a group

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Dan Salazar Added to Nichols College Staff

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Nichols College men’s basketball head coach Tom Glynn has announced the addition of Dan Salazar to his coaching staff. Salazar spent the last two years (2013-15) as an assistant coach with the men’s basketball program at nearby Assumption College, where he was responsible for in-game matchups and was the director of The Assumption

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Pitt Staff Update

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon announced the addition of Ontario Lett and Steve Frankoski as graduate managers on the men’s basketball staff Friday. Lett and Frankoski will assist the coaching staff in developing game strategies, breaking down game film and planning practices. “Ontario and Steve will be

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Daily Dirt – 8/28/15

On the move today – a few things that I’ve heard as August winds down… Dru Anthrop has joined Chris Mullin’s staff at St. John’s as a graduate assistant.  The 2013 Purdue graduate had spent the past two seasons working for the Indiana Pacers. I can confirm that Steve Raisfeld will be hired as an assistant at

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