Wagner Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bashir Mason announced that former Saint Joseph’s University standout Dwayne Lee has been named as the Seahawks’ graduate manager for the upcoming season. Lee earned four letters while playing in two NCAA Tournaments for the Hawks from 2002-2006. Over his first two years on Hawk Hill, the Jersey City native
Bates returns to W. Michigan
The Western Michigan men’s basketball team announced today that Clayton Bates, a veteran assistant coach that had spent nine years with the Broncos before spending the last two seasons at Wright State, has returned to Kalamazoo to fill the final opening on Steve Hawkins’ coaching staff. Bates served as an assistant coach to Billy Donlon
Morra named AC @ DeSales
Harry Morra returns to the Bulldogs sideline replacing Matt Hunter as Coach Coval’s full-time assistant on the men’s basketball team. He returns having spent one season with Lehigh University, serving as the Video Coordinator, in which the Mountain Hawks upset Duke University in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Prior to joining Lehigh, Morra
OFFICIAL: ASU names assistants
Arizona State men’s basketball coach Herb Sendekhas decided to add professional experience to his staff. A three-time conference Coach of the Year entering his 20th season as a college head coach, the 49-year old Coach Sendek has gone the NBA route to fill his staff, as he has named Eric Musselman and Larry Greer as
OFFICIAL: Mizzou adds Carter to staff
We reported on 8/11 that Missouri would hire Rick Carter as an assistant (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/4c44eb84/hot-rumor-mizzou-to-name-a…). It is now official – the former Western Michigan assistant has joined Frank Haith’s staff at Mizzou. Here’s the official statement by the school: http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/090412aaa.h… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Peery promoted at UMES
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team has announced the promotion of former graduate assistant Curtis Peery to full-time assistant coach. Peery will enter his fourth year with the UMES men’s basketball team. Peery officially begins his assistant coaching duties today, though he has been involved with assisting in planning for the Hawks
HOT: Villanova staff shuffle
A re-organization of duties affecting some members of the Villanova basketball staff was recently announced. Jason Donnelly, a staff member since 2005 and most recently an assistant coach, moves into the role of Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Baker Dunleavy, who previously served as Director of Operations and Assistant Strength Coach, is now an
HOT: Hunter close to extension at GSU
Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter is close to signing a multi-year contract extension. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a new 6-year pact that will run through 2018 has been agreed upon. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed yet. Hunter is expected to ink the deal next week. Last year was
St. John’s rumor
I have heard that St. John’s head coach Steve Lavin has settled on a replacement for Mike Dunlap (who became the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats back in June). According to multiple sources, Darrick Martin will be the choice. The former UCLA guard played for seven teams during his 15-year career NBA career. He
Labor Day DI Dirt
I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day! Here are a few DI items that I’ve heard while being bunkered down in the HD World Headquarters… • Multiple people have reported that Arizona State will go to the NBA to fill their two open assistant positions. Former Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors head coach
OFFICIAL: Sheets to Maine
University of Maine men’s basketball head coach Ted Woodward has announced the addition of former Black Bear Jon Sheets to his staff as an assistant coach. Sheets played for the Black Bears from 2005-07. Since graduating sheets has played for Athletes in Action and professionally in Israel for the Kalandia Club. Last season he was
Daily Dirt – 8/31/12
Some things that I’ve heard as we head into the Labor Day weekend… • Brett Putz has been hired as the second assistant at St. Cloud State University (MN). He replaces Dan DeWitt who took the Head Job at Mayville State University (ND) this past Spring. Putz, who finished his playing career this past season,