Utah Valley University head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope announced the hiring of Chris Burgess as an assistant coach. Burgess joins Cody Fueger as new members of the Wolverines staff. “Chris is a great addition to my staff,” said Pope. “Not only has he excelled as a player, but has also proven his skill, acumen,
SIUE Staff Update
SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Jon Harris has begun filling out his coaching staff ahead of the Cougars’ 2015-16 season. Kent Williams and Tarrance Crump have joined Harris’ coaching staff at SIUE. Williams is reunited with Harris after taking a year off of coaching duties. The native of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was on Cuonzo Martin’s
HOT: Rushing Announces Retirement at Louisiana College
Ending one of the most successful coaching careers in Louisiana College athletics, head basketball coach Gene Rushing announced that he is retiring as head coach of the Wildcats basketball program. Rushing, 67, has been LC’s head coach since 1986, when he succeeded the legendary Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame coach Billy Allgood. Rushing finished with
Paulsen Completes Staff at George Mason
George Mason head men’s basketball coach Dave Paulsen has completed his bench staff with the additions of Dane Fischer and Duane Simpkins, both filling assistant coach positions. “I’m really excited to add Dane and Duane to our coaching staff,” said Paulsen. “Collectively, along with Aaron Kelly, we have a group that will be excellent mentors
Menlo College Names Aiona Head Coach
Menlo College and Director of Athletics Keith Spataro are pleased to announce the hiring of Kaniela Aiona as its next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. A native of Waimea, Hawai’i, Aiona joins the Oaks after a pair of seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA Div. II Saint Leo University (Saint Leo, Fla.) “Kaniela exhibits the
Daily Dirt – 5/1/15
Here are a few things that I’ve heard… The “hot” name at Florida Southern right now is Southern Connecticut head coach Mike Donnelly. In his five seasons at SCSU, he is 97-49 (28-8 2014-15). He also spent seven seasons as the head coach at Post University. Florida Southern, who won the DII National Championship this
BREAKING: Merkel Named Head Coach at Randolph-Macon
Former Randolph-Macon assistant and Salisbury head coach Josh Merkel has returned to Ashland to lead the Yellow Jackets’ men’s basketball program. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be the next head coach at Randolph-Macon College,” Merkel said. “I am humbled and grateful by the faith and confidence that Athletics Director Jeff Burns, President
BREAKING: Billy Donovan Headed to Oklahoma City
Multiple media outlets are reporting the Florida Head Coach Billy Donovan has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Donovan had been the head coach of the Gators for the past 19 seasons. He compiled a 467-186 record, went to four Final Fours, and won two National Championships
Daily Dirt – 4/30/15
A few things that I have heard… UMass-Boston will start bringing candidates to campus over the next week or so. I have heard some pretty good names surrounding this one, including at least one Ivy League assistant and one Little East assistant. A few other DIII head coaches also involved. Interestingly enough, I’ve heard that
Bradley Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Butler Community College (KS) head coach Mike Bargen will join Brian Wardle’s staff at Bradley. Bargen has been the head coach at BCC for the past nine seasons – his team went 29-4 this past season. He and Wardle were teammates at Marquette in 1999. Bargen also worked for Dana Altman
BREAKING: Tallahassee Community College Names Mark White Head Coach
Tallahassee Community College director of athletics Rob Chaney has announced the hiring of Mark White as the Eagles’ new men’s basketball coach. A native of Russellville, Ky., White’s coaching career spans 25 years, including 23 at various levels collegiately, from NAIA to NJCAA to the Southeastern Conference. White comes to Tallahassee following an impressive eight-year
Gerlufsen added to San Diego Staff
Lamont Smith, head coach for the University of San Diego men’s basketball program, announced the hiring of one more assistant coach to his staff on Tuesday afternoon. Joining him on the Toreros staff will be Chris Gerlufsen, who will join newly hired Sam Scholl and Russell Springmann on Smith’s staff for this upcoming season, as