Author Archives: Brady Dirt

Falcons Hire Mike Ladd as Assistant Coach

Former Rainer Beach High School and Washington State University standout player Mike Ladd has been hired as an assistant coach at Seattle Pacific University, first-year men’s basketball head coach Grant Leep announced Thursday. Ladd, 26, has been involved with education and youth basketball coaching in the Seattle area since graduating from Washington State in 2013.

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IUPUI Adds Hairston to Men’s Basketball Staff

The IUPUI Athletics Department and Head Basketball Coach Jason Gardner announced that Roy Hairston has joined the program as an assistant coach. Hairston brings more than 20 years of basketball experience to the Jaguars’ sidelines, having trained elite players at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. “I’m thrilled to be adding someone of Roy’s

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Pittman Joins UNC Pembroke Staff

UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Ben Miller has announced the addition of Griffin Pittman as an assistant coach for the Braves. “We are very excited to have Griffin join our staff,” Miller said. “I’m blessed as a coach to have my current staff, and Griff will only make us stronger. He was a coach

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McCain Joins Fayetteville State University Staff

The Fayetteville State University department of athletics along with head men’s basketball coach Ken Spencer welcome aboard DeShawn McCain to the coaching staff. McCain will serve as the men’s basketball assistant coach. McCain will assist in the duties and responsibilities of recruiting, player development, scouting, practicing planning, defensive coordinator, and game management. “I’m very fortunate

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Kentucky State Adds Smith to Coaching Staff

Kentucky State University men’s basketball head coach Jamaal Jackson announced Thursday the hiring of Shaun Smith as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. “I am pleased to add Coach Smith to our staff,” said Jackson. “First and foremost, he is a devoted husband and father, and will serve as an excellent leader for our

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