Illinois-Chicago Head Basketball Coach Howard Moore finalized his staff for the 2014-15 season as he announced the hiring of Matt Saey and Phil Gaul on Wednesday afternoon. Saey will serve as the Director of Player Development, while Gaul will work as the Director of Basketball Operations, pending Board of Trustees approval. “I am thrilled to
OFFICIAL: Schafer to Western State
Thanks to great sources for getting us out in front of this one last night. It’s now official – Bradd Schafer is the new head coach at his alma mater Western State. Here’s the press release from from his former school Black Hills State: Black Hills State University’s head men’s basketball coach, Bradd Schafer, will
Daily Dirt – 5/29/14
I mentioned last night that today was Day 2 of an all-day retreat for the DK. Well, apparently I don’t have the focus to spend another day there. I bolted after lunch! Here are a few things that I heard while trying to look engaged: • Cliff Ellis’ search to fill the spot on his
Late Night Dirt – 5/28/14
So you want to be a college basketball coach? It’s not always rainbows and unicorns. As a small college head coach, I was forced to spend all day today at student services “retreat” – and have to go back tomorrow! We are involved with so many transfers right now that I really need to be
Texas State staff update
The Texas State men’s basketball team announced changes to its coaching staff Wednesday afternoon. The Bobcats have added Alex Hausladen as a director of operations. He replaces Jim Shaw who moved up to become an assistant coach after Talvin Hester left last month to join Kelvin Sampson’s staff at the University of Houston. "Alex Hausladen
Summers named head coach at Urbana
Urbana University Athletic Director Doug Young appointed Rob Summers as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Summers becomes the ninth head coach in the program’s 50th season. “Today, there is a renewed excitement surrounding our men’s basketball program,” said Young upon the announcement. “Rob Summers brings a wealth of talent and experience to Urbana University.
Marshall staff update
We reported this as a rumor last week. It’s now official – Dan D’Antoni’s staff at Marshall is now complete… Marshall men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni has announced the additions of Chris Duhon and Scott Rigot to the Thundering Herd coaching staff. D’Antoni also announced the retention of veteran Thundering Herd assistant coach Mark Cline
Vermont "Dirt"…
I can confirm that the University of Vermont has hired St. Marks head coach Greg Snyder as the new Director of Basketball Operations. Snyder just wrapped up his second season as the head coach at St. Marks. He has also been an assistant at Colgate, Hamilton, and SUNY Potsdam. It also sounds like Ryan Schneider
Hawaii "Dirt"…
A bunch of things going on at the University of Hawaii. First, I have now heard from two sources that DBO Chris McMillian is in the mix to join Jared Phay’s new staff at the College of Southern Idaho as an assistant. McMillian has been at UH for the past four seasons in various administrative
Central CC (NE) Finalists
I have heard from two sources that there are four finalists for the job at Central CC (NE). Both sources have confirmed the four as: • Jerry Drymon – Head Coach Clarke College (IA) • Ryan O’Hern – Assistant Coach Southeastern CC (IA) • Brandon Pritchett – Assistant Coach McCook CC (NE) • Tim Sandquist
Lincoln joins Montana State staff
Former University of Oregon guard Brandon Lincoln joined Montana State University as an assistant men’s basketball coach Tuesday, rounding out Brian Fish’s first Bobcat staff. Lincoln comes to MSU from his alma mater, where he worked as men’s basketball assistant conditioning coach in 2013-14 for the Ducks’ NCAA Tournament team. It was his second tour
Virginia Assistants Sign New Contracts
While Virginia men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett has not yet signed a contract extension following one of the most successful seasons in program history, his assistants have signed new deals. Associate head coach Ritchie McKay, and assistant coaches Jason Williford and Ron Sanchez have all signed new contracts, which were obtained by the Newsplex