HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Alabama head coach Avery Johnson announced on Wednesday that Kobie Baker has been hired as the special assistant to the head coach/senior director of basketball operations. Baker returns to Tuscaloosa, where he spent three years in the program as the director of basketball operations (2006-07), assistant basketball coach (2007-08)
If You’re Only Measuring Game-Day Stats, You’re Missing Out
The final buzzer sounds off, and you were just beaten handedly by your rival school. You shake hands with the opposing team and awkwardly smile at the rival coach and congratulate him on their win. As you’re walking off the court you think over and over… “We should have won that game.” The problem was
McNelley To Lead Eastern University
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish When Nate Stewart moved into his new role as Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Development, he knew that the challenges of that job would make it impossible to continue to care for his basketball team. So one of his first major tasks in the office was to find
Anderson University Hires Head Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish Anderson University Director of Athletics Bill D’Andrea has named former Trojan associate head coach and head Spartanburg Methodist men’s basketball coach Jeff Brookman as the Trojans’ newest head men’s basketball coach, as announced Monday afternoon. “We are extremely excited to have Jeff Brookman as our next head coach,” said
Charleston Southern Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish Charleston Southern head men’s basketball coach Barclay Radebaugh announced the promotions of assistant coaches BJ McKie and Ahmad Smith on Monday. McKie has been elevated to Associate Head Coach, while Smith has been named Assistant Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. McKie and Smith have been instrumental in one of
Former San Diego Head Coach Bill Grier Joins Ford’s Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish Oklahoma State head coach Travis Ford finalized his staff with the addition of former University of San Diego head coach Bill Grier. A veteran of 117 head coaching wins in eight seasons at USD, Grier also played an integral role in Gonzaga’s rise to prominence as an assistant with
UMD Grad Joins Bowen’s Staff as Lead Assistant
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish University of Minnesota Duluth head coach Matt Bowen has announced the addition of former Bulldog men’s basketball player and UMD graduate Matt Hockett as his lead assistant beginning this week. “After reviewing a very strong pool of national candidates, it became clear Matt Hockett is the person that would
Warriors add Hemmingsen, DeJohnett to staff
Waldorf College men’s basketball coach Nigel Jenkins is excited to announce George Hemmingsen and Gunsby DeJohnett as assistant coaches on his staff. Hemmingsen joins the Warriors after spending last season as an assistant coach at the University of Indianapolis. He was an assistant coach the previous five seasons at Kentucky Wesleyan College, including the last
Western New England University Hires Tabb
Western New England University director of athletics Dr. Mike Theulen Tuesday announced that Colin Tabb will be the eighth coach in the history of the Golden Bears men’s basketball program, which is entering its 50th season in 2015-16. Tabb, a former All-America player at fellow NCAA Division III institution Trinity College, replaces Theulen, who coached
IUP Hires Assistant
IUP head men’s basketball coach Joe Lombardi has announced the hiring of Chuck Harris as one of the program’s assistant coaches. Harris joins the Crimson Hawks after spending the last three seasons at Canisius College. “It is a blessing and an honor to be joining the coaching staff at IUP,” said Harris. “Coach Lombardi is
ScoutsFocus is looking for college coaches to work fall showcases
ScoutsFocus looking to fill working spots for our Fall Elite 80 Showcases with current college coaches. We need to hire coaches/workers for these events. (D1’s generally can have Managers/GA’s work). You’re more than welcome to just come & watch for your school. D1’s can also watch every event live at scoutsfocus.com/livestream.html. If the head & assistant coaches on your staff are not interested, we
Carruthers Added to Howard Payne University Staff
Howard Payne University athletics tabs UT Dallas assistant Travis Carruthers as the Yellow Jackets’ new associate head men’s basketball coach. Travis Carruthers comes to Howard Payne from the University of Texas at Dallas where he has served as an assistant men’s basketball coach for the past eight seasons. There Travis was involved with all aspects