HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish UCF men’s basketball head coach Donnie Jones made another summer addition to his staff, announcing on Friday the hiring of Ricardo Greer as the Knights’ new Director of Player Development. Greer brings with him a wealth of basketball experience to UCF, having played collegiately at Pittsburgh from 1997-2001, for
UMaine Basketball Coaches Clinic
The University of Maine Men’s Basketball team is hosting a free coaches clinic on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pit. The clinic is open to all coaches and staffs. It will feature on-court demonstrations from the UMaine coaching staff, followed by lunch and then a men’s basketball open practice
New Orleans Dirt…
I can confirm that NJCAA Jacksonville College (TX) head coach Jody Bailey will become an assistant at the University of New Orleans. Bailey had been the head coach at Jacksonville since 2010 (96-62). He has previously served as the director of basketball operations at Colorado, and the video coordinator at Air Force. The official announcement
OFFICIAL: Katz Receives Extension Through 2020 at Sacramento State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish HoopDirt.com first reported a contract extension for Sacramento State head coach Brian Katz earlier this morning. The university has now made it official – here’s the release: Fresh off a record breaking season for the men’s basketball program, head coach Brian Katz received a contract extension from the University today
LIU Brooklyn Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that New Orleans assistant Kenyon Spears will become an assistant at LIU Brooklyn. Spears is familiar with the Northeast Conference (NEC) – he was on Mike Deane’s staff at Wagner from 2005-2010 serving the last two seasons there as the associate head coach. The Texas native has also
Sacramento State Dirt: Katz Extended Through 2020
I can confirm through a great source that Sacramento State head coach Brian Katz has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the school through the 2020 season. Katz’ squad is coming off of a 21-win campaign in 2014-15 and a CIT post-season appearance. He also garnered several awards following the season, winning CollegeInsider.com’s
Temple Alum Chris Clark Returns to Owls Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Chris Clark, who helped lead Temple to the first of six straight NCAA Tournament berths under head coach Fran Dunphy, returns to his alma mater as the program’s Video Coordinator. The 2008 Temple graduate had previously served as an assistant coach the last two seasons at Campbell University. “It
Lehigh Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed has announced the addition of Jabari Trotter and Cooper Handelsman to his staff in the roles of Director of Basketball Operations and Video Coordinator. Trotter comes to Lehigh after extensive basketball experience, most recently at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. Handelsman
Arkansas Little Rock Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Arkansas Little Rock Head Coach Chris Beard has announced Max Lefevre as Director of Basketball Operations and Jon Trilli as the program’s new Video Coordinator. Lefevre worked with Beard for two seasons at Angelo State, helping the Rams to a 47-15 record over that span. Trilli joins the Trojans after spending the
Brett Burman Named DBO at Indiana
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Boasting a variety of experiences in the NBA and major college basketball, Indiana Head Coach Tom Crean has tabbed Brett Burman as the program’s Director of Operations. He joins the Hoosiers after spending a season in a similar role at the University of Tulsa. “I like to have somebody
Mount Marty College Names Robin Burgard Assistant Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Mount Marty College has announced the hiring of Robin Burgard as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Burgard will join the Lancers from Sioux Falls, SD where he has been a high school coach for over 20 years. Head Coach, Andrew Baker, is very pleased to have Burgard joining his staff stating,
OFFICIAL: Joe Sullivan Named DBO at Harvard
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish HoopDirt.com first mentioned this hiring back on August 18th (DBO DIRT). It has now been made official, Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker has announced the hiring of Joe Sullivan as the team’s director of basketball operations for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Sullivan comes to Cambridge from Xavier where he spent five years with