HoopDirt.com first reported this as a rumor on Sunday (Central Florida Dirt) – it has now been made official. Christian Webster has been hired as an assistant at Central Florida. Webster comes to the Knights after two seasons as an assistant coach and four years as a player at Harvard. “We are thrilled to have
Gallaudet Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brendan Stern Resigns
Gallaudet University men’s basketball head coach Brendan Stern has resigned to accept a full-time tenure-track position with the Department of Government and Public Affairs this fall as announced by Athletic Director Michael Weinstock. “I truly appreciate what Brendan did for the men’s basketball program, he built a strong foundation and the future looks very bright
Cornell Dirt…
With the departure of Cornell assistant Marlon Sears to Montclair State, Big Red head coach Bill Courtney is actively on the hunt for his replacement. The three names that I have heard so far are: Brion Dunlap – Former assistant coach Holy Cross. Spent five seasons at HC under Milan Brown (2010-15). Also worked for
Postiglione Rounds Out Staff at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater College head men’s basketball coach Shawn Postiglione has completed his staff with the addition of assistant coaches Steven Enright and Evan Kee. “I am very excited to have Steven and Evan join our staff,” said Postiglione. “I consider it a great opportunity to be able to add two coaches of their caliber to the
Navy Assistant Aaron Goodman Named Head Coach at Washington College (MD)
Washington College Director of Athletics Dr. Bryan Matthews has announced the hiring of veteran United States Naval Academy assistant coach Aaron Goodman as the College’s new head men’s basketball coach. “I would like to thank Dr. Matthews, the search committee, and all of the terrific people I met through the search process for giving me
Memphis Dirt…
Damon Stoudamire will leave his position as an assistant at Arizona to re-join the staff at Memphis. The former NBA and Arizona star was an assistant at Memphis from 2011 to 2013 before returning to his alma mater. Stoudamire confirmed the move on Twitter with the following Tweets: I tell you the last 72
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OFFICIAL: Konkol Named Head Coach at Louisiana Tech
In a press conference on Monday, Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Tommy McClelland introduced former University of Miami assistant coach Eric Konkol as the new head coach of Bulldog Basketball. The announcement of the 18th head coach in program history comes 11 days after the job became open with former LA Tech coach Michael White accepting
JUCO Dirt…
Some things I’ve heard from the Junior Colleges… The search to replace assistant coach Josh Sash at State Fair CC (MO) is on. The three names that I’ve heard are: Adam Short (assistant coach Missouri West Plains), Evan Lavery (assistant coach Rock Valley College), and Matt Sherman (assistant coach William Jewell College). Sash became an
DII DIRT: Rockhurst Finalists
According to multiple sources, there are four finalists at DII Rockhurst University (MO). They are in the hunt to replace Bill O’Connor who retired back in March after 21-seasons at the school. From what I have heard, the final group includes: Dave Bezold – Former head coach Northern Kentucky. Spent 11-seasons as the head coach
OFFICIAL: Cornell Assistant Sears Hired at Montclair State
HoopDirt.com first reported Cornell Assistant Marlon Sears involvement at Montclair State back on May 6th (Daily Dirt – 5/6/15). He has now been officially hired as the 15th head coach in the history of the program. Sears comes to Montclair State following five seasons at Cornell University under head coach Bill Courtney. He became Courtney’s
Small College Dirt – 5/17/15
Sitting at my oldest son’s AAU tournament all weekend. Here are two quick things that I’ve heard while watching him bury three’s, but be afraid to go hard to the basket… Multiple sources have told me that new Randolph-Macon head coach Josh Merkel will hire Josh King and Dave Matturro as assistant coaches. King is