I have heard that new VMI head coach Dan Earl is prepared to officially introduce his staff this week. I have heard that he will retain current assistant Ben Thompson, and add Chris Kreider and Steve Lepore. Thompson joined Duggar Baucom’s staff at VMI last season. He was previously an assistant UNC Pembroke, and also
Grand Canyon State Dirt…
Some things from the Grand Canyon State… University of Arizona: With the departure of Damon Stoudamire to Memphis, it looks like Marquette assistant Mark Phelps is headed to Tucson as his replacement. Phelps spent 1996-2001 working with Arizona head coach Sean Miler – they were both assistants at NC State. Phelps also spent five seasons as
Ray Retains Assistant Coach Jamie Rosser at SEMO
Southeast Missouri head coach Rick Ray announced that Jamie Rosser will return as an assistant coach with the Redhawks. “It is of the utmost importance to me that I surround our student-athletes with strong role models that demonstrate character and integrity,” said Ray. “As I did my research and had time to interact with Coach
Florida State Dirt II…
On Thursday, I said that former SEMO head coach Dickey Nutt was in the mix to join the staff at Florida State. I can now confirm that he will in fact join Leonard Hamilton’s staff – his title will be Video Coordinator. Nutt’s first job as an assistant was under Hamilton back in 1987 at
Ganot Adds Acker to Hawaii Staff
University of Hawai’i men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot finalized his assistant coaching staff on Friday, announcing the addition of Chris Acker as assistant coach for the Rainbow Warriors. Acker is the third and final assistant coaching hire for Ganot, joining the ‘Bows after tremendous coaching success at West Los Angeles College and Citrus College before
Penn State Dirt…
Multiple sources, including CBSSports.com’s Jon Rothstein have reported that Penn State DBO Ross Condon will be elevated to assistant coach. He will replace Brian Daly who departed Pat Chambers staff earlier this spring. Condon has been on Chambers’ staff at PSU for the past four seasons, and was a walk-on at Villanova when Chambers was
Shay Berry Resigns as Head Coach at Hunter
Following up on a rumor that we posted last week…It has now been made official, Shay Berry stepped down in his role as Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations and Men’s Basketball coach, after four years at both positions. “Coach Berry will be missed,” said Director of Athletics, Recreation & Intramurals, Terry Wansart. “He
Caputo Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Miami
University of Miami men’s basketball assistant Chris Caputo has been promoted to associate head coach, Hurricanes head coach Jim Larrañaga announced Friday. “Chris Caputo is an outstanding young coach,” said Larrañaga. “He is skilled in every facet of the game: He’s been an outstanding recruiter, on the court coach and mentor to our players. Coach
Fox Extended Through 2019-20 at Georgia
The Georgia men’s basketball program is healthy and building momentum, UGA J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Greg McGarity said following Thursday’s meeting of the Athletic Association Board of Directors. And credit for that goes to coach Mark Fox, said McGarity. Fox was awarded a contract extension during Thursday’s meeting which will extend him through
Barbee Elevated to Assistant at Kentucky
Head coach John Calipari announced on Friday the elevation of Tony Barbee to assistant coach after spending the 2014-15 season as the special assistant to the head coach at Kentucky. Barbee, a former head coach at UTEP and Auburn, will rejoin the bench as an assistant coach, a role in which he has served for
Lagroone Named DBO at SEMO
Nick Lagroone was named director of operations for Southeast Missouri’s men’s basketball program, head coach Rick Ray announced Friday. Lagroone will be in charge of the day-to-day operations, assisting with scheduling practice and skill workouts, on-campus recruiting, team travel, academics, camps, video and all other duties as assigned by Ray and his assistant coaches. He
Denver Dirt…
There has been a staff shake-up at the University of Denver. Associate head coach Mike McKee and assistant coach A.J. Kuhle are no longer with the program. McKee had been on the UD staff for the past eight seasons. He also worked for Pioneers head coach at Air Force for three seasons. Kuhle, who has