Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski announced two staff changes Friday, promoting associate coach Jeff Capel to associate head coach and special assistant Jon Scheyer to assistant coach. The moves were made in response to the departure of associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski, who was hired as Marquette’s head coach April 1. “We are ecstatic about Jon
OFFICIAL: Haith to Tulsa
The University of Tulsa named Frank Haith as the school’s 30th head basketball coach, it was announced today by TU’s Vice President & Director of Athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg. Haith brings 28 years of collegiate coaching experience and 17 years of advancing to postseason competition to the Tulsa basketball program. "We are extremely pleased to
Bowling Green Hires Assistant
Bowling Green State University men’s basketball head coach Chris Jans has announced the addition of David Ragland to his coaching staff effectively immediately. Ragland comes to Bowling Green after spending four years on the coaching staff at Indiana State University under head coach Greg Lansing. "I am extremely excited to add Coach Ragland to our
HOT: Extension for Wardle at UWGB
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and head men’s basketball coach Brian Wardle have agreed to terms for a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Mary Ellen Gillespie announced on Thursday. "We are very excited about the direction of our men’s basketball program,” Gillespie stated. “Brian and his staff have done an outstanding job the past
5 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Coaching Career
All great basketball coaches share a common trait……they learn from mistakes of others. Ask any successful person in any profession and they’ll tell you the same. How does this relate to your career? Coach Randy Brown’s 30+ years of experience were used to create the "Five Most Common Mistakes of Aspiring College Basketball Coaches." Two
Daily Dirt – 4/17/14
Some "dirt" to kick off the day – more on the way… • The “hot” name now at Marshall is Robert Morris head coach Andy Toole. He just wrapped-up a 22-14 season which included an NIT bid. Toole has compiled a 90-50 record over his four seasons at RMU. Last season his squad defeated Kentucky
Hansen signs extension at Nebraska-Omaha
Omaha Director of Athletics Trev Alberts has extended head men’s basketball coach Derrin Hansen’s contract to a four-year deal through June 30, 2018, it was announced Sunday. In his ninth season in 2013-14, Hansen guided Omaha to a record of 17-15 (5-9 Summit League) and his program’s first Division I postseason appearance in school history.
Daily Dirt III – 4/17/14
Some late night dirt… • I have heard that URI associate head coach Preston Murphy may join Jim Christian’s staff at Boston College. Murphy has been at URI for the past four seasons – before that he was the DBO on Al Skinner’s staff at BC. Also, there are some rumors making the rounds that
Price names staff at Lamar
Since having the interim tag removed from his title Lamar head basketball coach Tic Price has been busy getting his team ready for the 2014-15 season. That work has consisted of recruiting and putting together a coaching staff. Part of that work was completed Wednesday when Price announced the hiring of Anthony Anderson, Robert Kummer
Moore Named Assistant at Air Force
Air Force men’s basketball coach Dave Pilipovich announced today that Andy Moore has joined the program as an assistant coach. Moore replaces Silvey Dominguez, who resigned earlier this month to become an assistant coach at Washington State. Moore, 44, recently finished his second season on the men’s basketball staff at Virginia Tech. The 2013-14 season
Texas A&M Hires Assistant
Following up on a rumor from earlier today… Amir Abdur-Rahim, regarded as one of the top rising stars among coaches in collegiate basketball, joins the Texas A&M men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Billy Kennedy announced Thursday. “I’m happy to add Amir to our staff,” Kennedy said. “He’s spent eight years with
Boston College Hires Assistant
Boston College has hired Bill Wuczynski as assistant coach for the men’s basketball team, announced today by head coach Jim Christian. "I couldn’t be more excited to have Bill with us at Boston College," Christian said. "We have been together for six years and he is one of the best teachers of the game that