South Alabama head coach Richie Riley has promoted Mikel Kosich to the position of assistant coach and chief of staff. Kosich previously served as the program’s director of basketball operations. “Mike started here as a GA and has invested more time into our program than anyone,” Riley said. “His work ethic and level of care is second to
Charlotte Basketball Staff Update
Charlotte’s Interim Head Men’s Basketball Aaron Fearne has announced his staff for the 2023-24 season. Vic Sfera and Kevin Smith return to the 49ers as assistant men’s basketball coaches, joined by the new arrival of Conner Henry, who was previously announced by Coach Fearne on August 3 as an assistant coach for the program. Byron Dinkins will continue as Director of Player Development and John Marshall will
D3 NEWS: Bender named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at SUNY Canton
Jesse Bender has been named the next assistant coach of the SUNY Canton men’s basketball program, as announced by Head Coach Dylan Seikel. Bender joins the Roos after serving as an assistant coach at Arapahoe High School last season in Centennial, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Arapahoe is a 6A school in the Centennial League, one of
UTRGV Basketball Staff Update
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Figger announced the promotion of Nikita Johnson to associate head coach, the promotion of Tyler Guidry to assistant coach, the addition of Brandon Espinosa as assistant coach, the addition of Curtis Kelly as a special assistant to the head coach, and the addition of Ben Schoen as athletics assistant. Nikita Johnson Johnson has served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for UTRGV since
RECAP: 2023 College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) With September 1st right around the corner, it’s just about time to button up the 2023 HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker. Here’s a look at all of the changes by the numbers – they are very similar to last year across all levels, and close to 2021 as well (with
Emengo named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at York College (NY)
Following a national search, York College has announced the hiring of Clarence Emengo as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Since 2013, Emengo has served as the head coach at Queensborough Community College, most recently helping the program to its first CUNYAC title since 2003. “I am super excited to start my tenure
Western Illinois Basketball Staff Update
Western Illinois University head men’s basketball coach Chad Boudreau announced a pair of additions to his coaching staff for the upcoming season as well as promoting a trio current staffers.Both Chris Hill and John Clancy join the Leatherneck program as assistant coaches while Kamrein Street and Kris Glover move up to fill assistant coaching roles and Kyle Heikkinen moves up to Associate Head Coach. Kyle Heikkinen | Associate Head
Crawford promoted to Associate Head Coach at South Alabama
South Alabama head men’s basketball coach Richie Riley has announced the promotion of Rodney Crawford to the position of associate head coach. “Rock is one of the best coaches in the country and more than deserving of the title of associate head coach,” Riley said. “Not only has he proven his value as a basketball coach, but also as an
JUCO NEWS: Clark State names Alstork as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Clark State College has named Quinton Alstork as head coach of the men’s basketball team. Alstork began his coaching career in 2009. He was assistant coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team at Trotwood-Madison High School prior to joining the Clark State team as assistant coach in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree
Norwood named Interim Head Coach at Palm Beach State
Tae Norwood has been named the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach, taking over for Mike Ruane who became the head coach at D2 Franklin Pierce earlier this summer. Tae Norwood, who boosts an overall head coaching record of 51-42, had this to say about being named the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach: “I am extremely excited
D2 NEWS: Doyle named Assistant Basketball Coach at Post
As the 2023-24 Post University Men’s Basketball season nears its return, Head Coach Marc Kuntz has added Shane Doyle to his staff as a new assistant coach from the program. Doyle, a seasoned veteran in the world of college basketball, has made stops at all levels of NCAA basketball after his arrival to Waterbury, Connecticut. The Quinnipiac
Former UNLV Head Coach Dave Rice becomes Assistant at Cal Baptist
Dave Rice joined Rick Croy’s staff at California Baptist University in August of 2023. In his most recent 10 seasons as a Division I assistant, Coach Rice has worked at Utah State, BYU, Nevada and UW. The cumulative record during those 10 years was 259-82 for a .759 winning percentage. He helped teams reach eight