Brian Fish came one step closer to completing his first Montana State coaching staff on Thursday when he reappointed current staff member Chris Haslam. Haslam joined the Bobcat staff last year, and his positive impact was immediate. MSU signed a pair of big men from Haslam’s native England in November, and drew praise for his
OFFICIAL: Slice to Kentucky
We first mentioned the rumors of Barry "Slice" Rohrssen being involved at Kentucky on 4/13 (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/9d3dd911/sunday-night-dirt/…). It’s now official – he has been added to John Calipari’s staff… Barry Rohrssen has joined the UK men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach John Calipari announced Thursday. Rohrssen comes to Lexington after serving as
Daily Dirt II – 5/1/14
A couple of quick updates on previous items… • I have been given the green light to give a better update on Maine…from what I am hearing, the search is now focusing on two candidates – Northeastern associate head coach Dave McLaughlin, and Rhode Island College head coach Bob Walsh. Skype interviews wrapped up earlier
Brady named head coach at Shoreline CC
Donald Brady is the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Shoreline Community College. “Coach Brady brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to Shoreline and we are excited about the future of our men’s basketball program under his direction,” said Acting Athletic Director, Steve Eskridge. Prior to Shoreline Community College, Brady was an Associate Head Coach
Tibaldi to remain as DBO at Missouri
Mizzou Basketball Head Coach Kim Anderson added a second member to his staff on Thursday as he announced that Bryan Tibaldi will remain the program’s Director of Basketball Operations. A native of Traverse City, Mich., Tibaldi has spent three seasons at Missouri and played collegiately at Michigan State before serving as the Video Coordinator with
Kaminiski resigns at NCC
Northampton Director of Athletics Troy Tucker has announced that men’s basketball coach Mike Kaminski has stepped down from his position, effective immediately. Kaminski, who led the Spartans to a 14-13 record and a playoff victory over Lehigh-Carbon in his first season, served as an assistant for two seasons under Kevin Foley, before taking over the
Majerle extended through 2017-18 at GCU
Grand Canyon University announced today that they have extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach, Dan Majerle, through the 2017-18 season. Financial terms of the agreement were not released. "Coach Majerle exceeded expectations in our initial year of the Division I membership process," said Grand Canyon President Brian Mueller. "We are pleased to announce
ESPN: No NBA for Izzo
From Andy Katz at ESPN: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said he’ll remain with the Spartans next season despite rumors that he is a candidate for NBA openings in Minnesota and Detroit. "First of all I’m going to be at Michigan State,” Izzo said Wednesday on ESPNU’s College Basketball podcast. "I still listen to things
Daily Dirt II – 4/30/14
Round 2… • I have heard that Armstrong Atlantic is in the final stages of their search. It sounds like two of the finalists are Mercer assistant Doug Esleeck and Limestone head coach Brandon Scott. I have heard that decision / announcement could come as early as today. • It sounds like Oklahoma State assistant
Tennessee staff update
Tennessee basketball coach Donnie Tyndall formally announced his full-time coaching staff Wednesday. Al Pinkins, Adam Howard and Chris Shumate have been named assistant coaches. Jareem Dowling will serve as director of player development, and Justin Phelps is the director of basketball operations. Tyndall also hired Todd Moyer as the program’s strength and conditioning coach. Dowling,
Nickerson named assistant at IUPUI
IUPUI Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jason Gardner has announced that Jon-Michael Nickerson will join the Jaguars staff as an assistant coach. Nickerson comes to IUPUI from Memphis, where he most recently served as a Graduate Manager for the Tigers during Gardner’s time as an assistant coach. "I’ve known since I was a young teenager I
OFFICIAL: Phay to CSI
I’ve been talking about this one for a few days. It’s now official – Jared Phay is the new head coach at the College of Southern Idaho. The College of Southern Idaho Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Phay as the new men’s basketball head coach. Phay joins the Golden Eagles