HoopDirt.com can confirm that Canisius head coach Jim Baron will hire Cory Macchioni as his new director of basketball operations. Macchioni served as a student manager under Baron for four seasons at the University of Rhode Island, and followed him to Canisius where he was a graduate assistant. For the past year, Macchioni served as the vice
Steve Viterbo Named Assistant at YHC
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Young Harris College men’s basketball coach Pete Herrmann has announced the addition of Steve Viterbo to the Mountain Lion coaching staff as an assistant coach. “It will be a great homecoming for Steve,” said Herrmann. “I’m very happy to have him back as an assistant. His loyalty to Young
Minnesota Extends Richard Pitino
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Gopher Athletics today announced that the University of Minnesota has agreed to new contract terms for three of the athletic department’s head coaches – men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino, women’s basketball coach Marlene Stollings and softball coach Jessica Allister. We’re excited to announce new contract agreements for Richard, Marlene
Tony Newsom Named Assistant at Quinnipiac
HoopDirt.com news Sponsored by Dr. Dish Quinnipiac men’s basketball head coach Tom Moore has announced the hiring of Tony Newsom as an assistant coach heading into the 2015-16 season. Newsom comes to Quinnipiac after four seasons as the associate head coach at Fairfield University. “I am thrilled to add Tony Newsom to our coaching staff
Moravian Adds Covert and Shiffert to Men’s Basketball Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish The Moravian College men’s basketball team has announced Micah Covert and Thomas Shiffert to its staff for the upcoming 2015-16 season. “I am excited to have Micah and Thomas joining me at Moravian to help build on the tradition of the Moravian program,” stated Head Coach Justin Potts ’00,
Southern Nazarene Names Ryan Mahoney Assistant Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Southern Nazarene University head coach Adam Bohac has announced the hiring of Ryan Mahoney as his new Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball. He will replace Jarred Merrill to who took an Assistant Coach position at Division I Mercer. Mahoney comes to SNU after spending the past two seasons as
Steckel Named Graduate Assistant at Duquesne
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Duquesne University head men’s basketball coach Jim Ferry announced that David Steckel has been added to the staff as a graduate assistant. Steckel, who served as a student manager for the past four seasons, will assist in all aspects of the program including film and scouting breakdown, analytics, player
DIII DIRT – 8/25/15
Some DIII assistants on the move… I can confirm that Babson College (MA) full-time assistant Sean Burton is headed to Ithaca College (NY) in a similar role. Burton spent the past two years on Stephen Brennan’s staff at Babson, and was part of this past seasons NCAA DIII Final Four team. The Ithaca grad was a two-time All-American
Rock Valley College Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Rock Valley College head men’s basketball coach Craig Doty announced today the addition of Alex Edwards to the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Additionally, Evan Lavery has been promoted to associate head coach. ALEX EDWARDS Edwards comes to Rock Valley after being the full-time assistant
Mike Jones Promoted to Assistant Coach at Seattle
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Seattle University head men’s basketball coach Cameron Dollar has announced that Mike Jones, the director of men’s basketball operations at Seattle University since Dollar took over the program, has been promoted to assistant coach, effective immediately. For the past six seasons, Jones has been a key part of the
Illinois to Name Court After Lou Henson
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that the basketball court at State Farm Center would from now on be called “Lou Henson Court.” The “Lou Henson” signature on the floor is accented by his patented orange blazer and a pair
Midland University Named Oliver Drake Head Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Midland University has announced Oliver Drake as the institution’s next men’s basketball head coach. Drake arrives having guided Ashford University to the NAIA DII National Championship Tournament in three of his five seasons as head coach, including an appearance in the Round of 16 in this year’s tournament. “From