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
Cody Anderson Named DBO at Longwood
Cody Anderson, former student manager for the University of Georgia men’s basketball program, joined the Longwood men’s basketball staff as director of operations, head coach Jayson Gee announced Thursday. In his director of basketball operations role at Longwood, Anderson will coordinate the program’s travel operations, academic monitoring, scouting and film preparation and statistical analysis while
Former NBA Player Doug West Named Head Coach at Penn State Altoona
Penn State Altoona athletics has announced the hiring of Doug West as the head coach of its men’s basketball program. West becomes the fifth head coach in the Penn State Altoona men’s basketball Division III era, which began with the team’s first season as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1998-1999.
Julian Terrell Named Assistant at Austin Peay
Julian Terrell, a former Vanderbilt standout who has served as the program’s director of video operations the last two seasons, has been hired as Austin Peay State University men’s assistant basketball coach. The announcement was made by head coach Dave Loos. Terrell replaces Corey Gipson, who left last week for an assistant’s position at Missouri State.