University of West Florida men’s basketball head coach Jeff Burkhamer has added Brian Benator to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. “Brian Benator is a terrific addition to our basketball coaching staff,” Burkhamer said. “Brian is an extremely hard worker and has a tremendous passion for coaching. He loves being in the gym and
Winona State Finalists
Winona State Director of Athletics Eric Schoh has announced two finalists for the Warriors’ head men’s basketball coaching position. Dave Bezold and Todd Eisner will be on campus Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7, respectively, for interviews and an open forum. The forums will be open to the public – including staff, media and community members.
DIII DIRT…
Updates on a couple of DIII searches: Keene State: Former head coach Rob Colbert was informed that he has officially been denied his appeal over his firing last month. This paves the way for the interim head coach to be announced. I reported back on 7/22 that it was a four horse race (Daily Dirt –
Borovich Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Mark Montgomery announced today the promotion of Jon Borovich to associate head coach. Borovich is entering his fifth season as a member of the Huskie men’s basketball coaching staff. “I’m proud to announce Jon’s promotion to associate head coach,” said Montgomery. “He has outstanding work ethic, coaching ability
Stark Named Graduate Assistant at Stevenson
Stevenson men’s basketball coach Gary Stewart announced that Andy Stark will join the Mustangs bench for the 2015-16 season, serving as the team’s graduate assistant. Stark will begin his duties at the end of August. Stark last served as the head student assistant at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University. While with the Bonnies, he
Kevin Gant Named Assistant at Southern Indiana
The University of Southern Indiana announced the hiring of Kevin Gant ’12 as a men’s basketball assistant coach. He replaces Gerad Good, who accepted the men’s basketball head coaching position at his alma mater, Manchester College. “USI is fortunate to have Kevin return to USI,” said USI Head Coach Rodney Watson. “Kevin strengthens our culture with his blue
OFFICIAL: North Dakota Staff Update
HoopDirt.com reported these moves this past weekend (North Dakota Dirt…) – they have now been announced officially by North Dakota head coach Brian Jones. Jeff Horner will be promoted to an assistant coaching role on his staff and Craig Heatherly will fill Horner’s previous role as the program’s director of basketball operations. “I am extremely excited with
Adam Hiatt Resigns at Westminster College
Westminster College Director of Athletics Shay Wyatt announced that Adam Hiatt has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach after four years at the helm. Hiatt served as the head coach of the Griffins from 2011-12 through 2014-15, amassing a record of 73-48. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity that I had to lead this terrific
Penn State Dirt…
I can confirm that Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers has made some administrative staff moves. It sounds like David Caporaletti as will be hired as the DBO, and Nick Colella will be added as the on-campus recruiting coordinator. Caporaletti will replace Ross Condon who was elevated to assistant coach earlier this spring. He has worked
Marcus Grant Elevated to Associate Head Coach at Troy
Head coach Phil Cunningham and the Troy men’s basketball program announced that two-year assistant coach Marcus Grant is being elevated to associate head coach on Monday. Entering his third year with the Trojans, Grant joined the staff after spending eight seasons on staff at Mississippi State, including the last six as an assistant coach alongside
Tim Miles Adds Phil Beckner To Nebraska Staff
University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Tim Miles announced Saturday the hiring of Phil Beckner as an assistant coach for the Husker basketball program. Miles believes that Beckner’s coaching experience on the collegiate and professional levels, as well his player development skills, made him a great addition to the Nebraska coaching staff. “I believe hiring
North Dakota Dirt…
Back on June 23rd, HoopDirt.com reported that North Dakota head coach Brian Jones would promote DBO Jeff Horner to assistant coach replacing Jason Shay (who departed for East Tennessee). I can now confirm that Jones will fill the DBO spot vacated by Horner with Davenport (MI) associate head coach Craig Heatherly. He joined the Davenport staff