HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the completion of his staff with the addition of Cooper Calzonetti as Video Coordinator. “I’ve watched Cooper grow up and I’m thrilled to have him begin his coaching career on our staff,” said Cluess. “Cooper will have an integral role
Ranking the 2015 NCAA DII Coaching Changes
This off-season, there were 34 NCAA DII schools that made men’s basketball coaching changes. HoopDirt.com has ranked the Top 5 hirings as well as honorable mentions. Also, the complete list of 2015 NCAA DII hirings can be found at the bottom of the page. Here are HoopDirt.com’s Top 5 NCAA DII hirings: 1. Scott Burrell – Southern
OFFICIAL: Medaille College Adds Two Assistants
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one last week (Daily Dirt – 10/15/15). Medialle College has officially announced the addition of two new assistant coaches to the Men’s Basketball program. Greg Bean and Daniel Jones will both start their first season on the sidelines
Hawaii Settles With Former Head Coach Gib Arnold for $700K
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and former UH men’s head basketball coach Gib Arnold have come to a mediated resolution ending all legal disputes between the parties. Arnold has agreed to drop all claims against the university in return for a $700,000 settlement, which consists of a $200,000 payment to his attorney
OFFICIAL: Pelin Named Head Coach at Hunter
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish HoopDirt.com first reported back on October 6th that John Pelin had been hired as the head coach at Hunter College (DIII DIRT). It has now been made official by the school… “After a comprehensive search we are excited to announce John Pelin to our Hawk family as our new
BREAKING: Vinay Patel Named Head Coach at Oklahoma City University
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Vinay Patel has been tabbed to become Oklahoma City University’s head men’s basketball coach. Patel comes to OCU after spending 2014-15 as Rogers State’s assistant coach. Patel had previously served as interim head coach for West Texas A&M. “We are happy to welcome Vinay and his wife Megan to
HOT: York College (NY) Head Coach Resigns
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish After 27 years leading the York College men’s basketball team, Ronald St. John has decided to step down as head coach of the Cardinals. Longtime assistant coach Antoine Morris has been promoted to Interim Head Coach. St. John, who is also the school’s athletic director, has decided to step
FDU Adds Winston Smith to Men’s Basketball Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Fairleigh Dickinson head men’s basketball coach Greg Herenda has announced the addition of Winston Smith to his coaching staff. Smith comes to FDU after spending eight seasons on the men’s basketball staff at Drexel University. “I want to thank Coach Herenda for giving me this opportunity to come back
Daily Dirt – 10/15/15
A few things that I’ve heard… Chris Jans, who was fired as the head coach at Bowling Green this past spring, will work as a “consultant” to Gregg Marshall at Wichita State. Jans had worked for Marshall for seven years before taking over at Bowling Green in 2014. In this new role, he is allowed
Chris Vincent Named DBO at Yale
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Chris Vincent has joined James Jones’ staff as the director of basketball operations. Vincent, a Norwich, Conn., native spent the last year as the video coordinator at the University of Delaware. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach with the United States Coast Guard Academy where he generated
Williston State Staff Additions
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Williston State Head Coach Cory Fehringer has announced additions to the men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2015-2016 season. Jarvis Jackson (Aurora, CO) and Sean Sterkel (Bridgeport, NE) will be taking on key roles as an assistant coaches. Both are familiar with Coach Fehringer as Jackson was a teammate of
Hartford Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish The University of Hartford men’s basketball team has rounded out its staff with the hiring of Ivo Simovic and Donnie Carr, head coach John Gallagher announced today. Simovic will serve as an assistant coach for the Hawks, while Carr is the program’s new coordinator of player development. “I couldn’t