AP – Attorneys for fired College of Charleston coach Doug Wojcik say a settlement has been reached with the school. Attorneys Ronnie Richter and Eric Bland said in a statement Tuesday an agreement was completed. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. College of Charleston spokesman Mike Robertson declined to discuss details of the agreement.
St. Vincent adds alum to staff
The Saint Vincent men’s basketball program is pleased to announce the addition of Terrance Smith to the staff for the 2014-15 season. Smith is a former All-American for the Bearcats and still ranks as the school’s second leading scorer of all time. From 1997-2001, he tallied 1,819 points for SVC, helping to lead the team
Farmer Joins Hartford Staff
Fifth-year head coach John Gallagher has announced the addition of Ben Farmer, a native of Clinton, Conn., to the University of Hartford men’s basketball staff. Farmer will serve as the team’s graduate manager, filling the spot vacated by former Hawk standout guard Clayton Brothers. A standout men’s basketball player at Marist from 2004-08, Farmer joins
Hack named assistant at Ursinus
Ursinus head men’s basketball coach Kevin Small has announced the hiring of Keith Hack as an assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. "We are thrilled to add Keith to our coaching staff," said Small. "He’s a bright, talented young coach and recruiter who brings a wealth of experience with him to our basketball family." "Keith
Daily Dirt – 9/10/14
Today’s Dirt… • UAB head coach Jerod Haase is working quickly to replace Richie Riley (departed for Clemson). I have heard from a great source that the job was offered to (and turned down by) Belmont assistant James Strong. It seems like Haase wants someone who can recruit the Carolina’s, Georgia, and Florida. More on
Crispin added to Rowan staff
Joe Crispin has been named an assistant coach for the Rowan University men’s and women’s basketball programs. Crispin was a standout player at Pitman High School and Penn State University. He later spent time in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. "I’m thrilled on multiple levels," said Crispin. "It’s the start
Oregon staff update
The Oregon men’s basketball staff will be one of the most experienced in the country with the additions of Mike Mennenga, Robert McCullum and Allen Morill. "We feel really good about these individuals,” said head coach Dana Altman. “The experience and basketball knowledge that they will add to our staff is outstanding, but also I
Veltri named assistant at Pepperdine
Brandon Veltri, a former head coach at Carroll College, has joined the Pepperdine men’s basketball staff as an assistant director of operations for the 2014-15 season. He will assist the Waves with such duties as video breakdown, scouting, academics, practice and game preparation, and public outreach. "I am very pleased to have Brandon join our
Furman hires video coordinator
Bradford Hamilton is in his first season with the Furman men’s basketball program as video coordinator. "Bradford is a young coach with an extremely bright future," said Paladin head coach Niko Medved. "He has a tremendous work ethic and a personality that is contagiously positive. Being a Greenville native, I know Bradford is excited to
Seton Hall Announces Coaching Staff
Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard filled the vacancies on his staff naming Dwayne Morton assistant coach and Kyle Smyth and Kevin Lynch coordinators of basketball operations. Morton comes to South Orange after serving 19 seasons as head coach at perennial PSAL power Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn where he led the Railsplitters to
Georgia Tech Dirt…
With the departure of Billy Schmidt to Florida, Georgia Tech head coach Brian Gregory is working quickly to replace him. The three names that I have heard are all former head coaches. I have now heard the same names from multiple sources – they are: Stan Heath (former head coach Kent State, Arkansas and South
Thomas named assistant at NC Wesleyan
The North Carolina Wesleyan Department of Athletics and head men’s basketball coach John Thompson are pleased to announce the hiring of Nigel Thomas as the Battling Bishops’ assistant hoops coach. Thomas replaces long-time assistant David Doino, who recently accepted a head coaching position at Averett University. With over 11 years of collegiate coaching experience, Thomas