HoopDirt.com first reported back on June 30th (Southern Connecticut Dirt) that former NBA and UConn standout Scott Burrell would be named as the head coach at Southern Connecticut. It has now been made official, one of the greatest all-around athletes in Connecticut sports history, Scott Burrell, has been named as the next head men’s basketball coach
DIII DIRT: Theulen out at Westen New England
I have now heard from multiple sources that Mike Theulen has stepped down as the head coach at Western New England College. Theulen has been the head coach at WNE for the past eight seasons (103-112) and also spent eight seasons as the head coach at Springfield College (132-83). I have heard that he will
OFFICIAL: Siena hires Watson and Asher
Back in June, HoopDirt.com reported that Jordan Watson would be named as an assistant at Siena, and Ben Asher would be named as the Saints DBO. It has finally been made official by head coach Jimmy Patsos. “Jordan has a real mix of experience having worked in the NBA, community college level, and most recently
Ty Harrelson Named Head Coach at Wayland Baptist
Former Wayland Baptist All-American Ty Harrelson has been hired as head coach of the men’s basketball program. “I’m thrilled to have someone with Ty’s record of success and strong ties to the university take over our men’s basketball program,” WBU Director of Athletics Rick Cooper said. “I believe our program is in very good hands,
Detroit Adds Riebau as Graduate Assistant
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball coaching staff is now all set as Kal Riebau has joined the program as a graduate assistant coach. “I am happy to have Kal come and join us here at Detroit,” said head coach Ray McCallum. “He is coming from a great program in Marquette and all they
John Lamanna Named Head Coach at Ave Maria
John Lamanna will be the next head men’s basketball coach at Ave Maria University, announced this week by Athletic Director Kimberly King. “I am incredibly grateful and humbled for the opportunity that President Jim Towey, Vice President Julie Cosden and Director of Athletics Kimberly King have entrusted me with leading the Ave Maria University Men’s
Chase Brinkley Named Assistant at Vincennes
Former college player and AAU coach Chase Brinkley has been added to the Vincennes University Men’s Basketball Team’s coaching staff for 2015-16. Brinkley, a Paris, IL, native, will join Brian Davis on Coach Todd Franklin’s Trailblazer staff. “I’m very honored to be a part of the Vincennes basketball family. Having played for former Vincennes standout
Wright State Dirt…
Word on the street is that Wright State head coach Billy Donlon has finalized his staff for the upcoming season. Last month, HoopDirt.com reported that Abilene Christian assistant Patrice Days would fill one the vacancies on Donlon’s staff (Wright State Dirt – 6/5/15). I have now heard from multiple sources that UAB DBO Kevin Devitt
OFFICIAL: Bosket Named Assistant at Presbyterian
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted back on 6/9 (DI Staffers on the Move) – Presbyterian College and head men’s basketball coach Gregg Nibert have officially announced the addition of Cassius Bosket to the staff as assistant coach. He replaces Steve Roberts, who became the head men’s basketball coach at Lander this past
Mike Smith Joins Alabama A&M Staff
Matthew “Mike” Smith has joined Alabama A&M as assistant men’s basketball coach. Smith, who was head coach at Lawson State and named Alabama Community College Conference North Division Coach of the Year in 2014, will coach the post players as well as recruiting for the Bulldogs, said A&M men’s basketball Head Coach Willie Hayes. “We
Cameron University Adds Assistants
The Cameron men’s basketball program will add experience to its staff with the addition of Andrew Brown as assistant coach and Jared Lyons as graduate assistant on Thursday. “We are very excited to have Coach Brown and his family joining the Aggie Family,” said head coach Nate Gamet. “Coach Brown brings with him a wealth
Cabrera Joins Lebanon Valley Coaching Staff
Former Mansfield University and Messiah College assistant Will Cabrera has joined the Lebanon Valley men’s basketball coaching staff in the same position. “We are extremely excited to have Will joining our staff,” said LVC head coach Brad McAlester. “He’s going to be a great addition to our program and will help us tremendously on the