Back on August 19th, HoopDirt.com mentioned the four finalists for the vacant head coach position at Hartwick College (Hartwick Finalists). I have now heard that the job was offered and turned down by at least two of the candidates, and another one has pulled out of the process. Hartwick has now begun bringing other candidates
Tyler Hurley Named Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach at Casper College
Casper College has hired Tyler Hurley as the school’s new assistant men’s basketball coach. Hurley, who replaced Kevon Davis, served as second assistant for the Thunderbirds during the 2015-16 season. “We are very happy to have Tyler Hurley as an assistant coach of our program. He has done a great job recruiting, scouting, and developing
OFFICIAL: Blackbourn named assistant director of basketball operations at Wisconsin
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted back on August 24th (Wisconsin Dirt). It has now been made official, Kyle Blackbourn has become the newest addition to the Wisconsin men’s basketball staff, as announced by head coach Greg Gard. A 10-year coaching veteran, Blackbourn comes to the Badgers staff from Rockhurst University in Kansas
Georgian Court University Basketball Staff Update
Head Coach Terrence Stewart, in his first season leading the Georgian Court University Men’s Basketball program, has announced his coaching staff for the 2016-17 campaign. Joining Stewart on the bench in November will be James Adams, back for his second year, and newcomer, David Lafferty. Last season, Adams led efforts in recruiting quality student-athletes, scouting
Chad Vincent Named Director of Basketball Operations at Stetson
Former team manager Chad Vincent has been named as Director of Operations for the Stetson men’s basketball team, head coach Corey Williams announced today. Vincent, a 2016 Stetson graduate, spent the previous three seasons with the Hatters as lead team manager. He replaces Frank Popieski, who left in late July for a position at Alcorn
Gee Elevates Anderson to Assistant Coach at Longwood
Longwood men’s basketball director of operations Cody Anderson has been promoted to assistant coach, head men’s basketball coach Jayson Gee announced Thursday. Anderson, who joined the Lancers last season after serving as a four-year student manager for the Georgia Bulldogs men’s basketball team, becomes the fourth member of a Gee-led staff that boasts more than
Boudreau Tabbed Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-Whitewater
Chad Boudreau, a coach with 20 years of experience at the college level, has been selected as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Boudreau joins the staff of head coach Pat Miller after spending the last 11 years as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He served as recruiting coordinator
OFFICIAL: Lang, Maczko Named Assistant Basketball Coaches at Post University
Back on 8/12, HoopDirt.com reported that new Post University head coach Marc Kuntz would hire Justin Lang and Mike Maczko as assistant coaches (Daily Dirt – 8/12/16). The hirings have now been made official. “I am very excited to have Justin and Mike and joining the staff here at Post. They are both young energetic
OFFICIAL: Yusef Fitzgerald Named Director of Basketball Operations at Iona
Back on 8/22, HoopDirt.com mentioned that Yusef Fitzgerald would be joining the staff at Iona (Daily Dirt 8/22/16). That move has now been made official as Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the appointment of Yusef Fitzgerald as Director of Operations for the 2016-17 campaign. In addition, Cooper Calzonetti returns for his
OFFICIAL: Deloach Joins South Carolina State Staff
Following up on rumor that HoopDirt.com posted back on August 8th (SC State Dirt)… South Carolina State head coach Murray Garvin has made it official, and announced the addition of Trevor Deloach to the men’s basketball coaching staff. Deloach comes to SC State after spending two seasons as an assistant at Maryland-Eastern Shore in Princess
Bill Sloan Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Avila University
Avila University has announced the hiring of Bill Sloan as interim head coach of the men’s basketball program, effective immediately. Sloan, a lifelong resident of Kansas City, spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach under former head coach Rodney Perry, who left his post in early August to accept a coaching position at
HOT: Aquinas College (MI) Head Coach Dave Hammer Retires
After nearly 40 years of coaching, including the past 13 at Aquinas College, head men’s basketball coach Dave Hammer has announced his retirement, effective September 30. Hammer leaves Aquinas as the school’s all-time leader in men’s basketball coaching wins with 246. Coach Hammer is stepping away from the bench due to recurring health issues in recent