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
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,
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
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
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
Brandon Mason Special Assistant to the Head Coach at New Mexico State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish New Mexico State men’s basketball welcomes the return of one of its own, as former Aggie Brandon Mason has been tabbed by NM State Head Coach Marvin Menzies the new Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Mason has spent the last season as an assistant coach at New Mexico Highlands after two seasons
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
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
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
Western Kentucky adds Ben Hansbrough to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Former Big EastPlayer of the Year and professional basketball player Ben Hansbrough has been added to the Western Kentucky staff as Coordinator of Player Development. In the role, Hansbrough will assist with academics, mentoring and film study, among other tasks. “I am excited to join a winning tradition like the
Josh Milner Named Assistant at North Greenville University
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Josh Milner has been promoted to assistant coach of the North Greenville Men’s Basketball Team following the departure of former assistant Jimmie Williams. Milner came to North Greenville in 2011 as a graduate assistant, working with the men’s basketball team and serving as the squad’s strength and conditioning coordinator.