A couple of things from the Empire State to round out the week… • Following up on my Clarkson Dirt from earlier today…I can confirm that Rochester assistant Jeff Juron, and Case Western assistant Jeff Gorski are among the final four (and according to some, the two leaders). I am now hearing that Cornell’s Mike
Faulkner’s Sanderson retires
Jim Sanderson, who during an illustrious career as Faulkner’s head basketball coach took the program to unprecedented heights, has retired. In his 24 years at the helm of the Eagles, Sanderson posted a record of 481-297. His 2001 team won the University’s first-ever NAIA national championship in any sport, and he received numerous national coach
Harvard Basketball Coaches Clinic
Tommy Amaker has announced that the eighth annual Harvard Basketball Coaches Clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at Lavietes Pavilion from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event will feature a lecture and Q&A session with Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. Entering his second season at the helm of the Celtics, Stevens
Nicholls State staff update
The Nicholls State University men’s basketball team has added David Amata and Mike Lenzly to their coaching staff the team announced. Amata joins the Colonels after four years working with the IMPACT Basketball Academy, while Lenzly comes to Nicholls following a 10-year professional basketball career. A native of Rocky River, Ohio, Amata brings a wealth
Hasse named GA at Detroit
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball staff is complete after head coach Ray McCallum announced the addition of Matthew Hasse to his staff as a graduate assistant coach. "We’re excited to have Matt join our staff who is a former division I player at Austin Peay," said Coach McCallum. "He is great student of
Portland staff update
Former NBA Head Coach and long-time assistant Herb Brown and former Portland Trail Blazers Video Coordinator Tim Grass have joined the University of Portland men’s basketball staff, head coach Eric Reveno announced on Wednesday. Brown will come on as an assistant coach, while Grass takes over as basketball technology coordinator. "The NBA is still the
Jacksonville Dirt…
I can confirm that Butler DBO Dan Bere will join Tony Jasick’s staff at Jacksonville as an assistant. Bere, who joined the Butler staff in 2013, had previously worked for Jasick at IPFW. He will replace Kurt Kanaskie who became an assistant at Air Force two weeks ago.
Kennedy Receives Two Year Extension at Texas A&M
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Wednesday authorized Texas A&M University Interim President Mark A. Hussey to negotiate and execute a two-year extension to the contract of men’s basketball head coach Billy Kennedy, as proposed by Director of Athletics Eric Hyman. “Coach Kennedy understands our commitment to building champions both in the classroom
Foster promoted to head coach at Truman State
Director of Athletics Jerry Wollmering announced Wednesday the promotion of Chris Foster to the position of head men’s basketball coach at Truman State University. Foster served as the team’s associate men’s basketball coach last season under Matt Woodley, who recently resigned to accept a position in the NBA Developmental League. "We are excited to have
Daily Dirt – 9/2/14
It’s great to have all of our guys back on campus. We took four transfers – just got older in a hurry! Here are some things that I’ve heard while making sure the new guys fit in… • I can confirm that former Fresno Pacific head coach Chris Wright has been named an assistant at
UW-Stevens Point names Gollon assistant
UW-Stevens Point and basketball fans from around central Wisconsin will be excited to know that Stevens Point native Jakob Gollon is coming home after a successful playing stint at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. Head men’s basketball coach Bob Semling recently introduced Gollon as the newest assistant coach to his staff. "We are extremely fortunate
BREAKING: Grant named head coach at College of Charleston
Earl Grant has been named men’s basketball head coach, as announced by President Glenn McConnell and Director of Athletics Joe Hull on Tuesday. Grant, 37, will be formally introduced as The College’s 23rd all-time head men’s basketball coach at a press conference to be held on Friday, Sept. 5, at 12:45 p.m. (ET), on the