Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have received the Week 2 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2024-25 college
Former Hampton Head Men’s Basketball Coach Buck Joyner, Jr joins Bucknell WBB staff
The Bucknell Bison women’s basketball program completed their coaching staff with the hiring of former Hampton men’s basketball head coach Edward “Buck” Joyner Jr. as associate coach. Head Coach Trevor Woodruff announced. “We are fortunate to find someone with Ed’s history of success as a head coach,” said Woodruff. “He has hit the ground running and we’ll benefit greatly
Fordham Basketball Staff Update
Fordham Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Urgo has announced the addition of Roy Blumenthal and Chris Harris to his staff for the 2024-25 season. Blumenthal will serve as the director of program management while Harris will serve as the team’s assistant recruiting coordinator. Blumenthal brings nearly five decades of coaching experience to Fordham. Most recently, Blumenthal served as the director of player development
Walker signs 3-yr contract extension at Little Rock
The opening of the highly anticipated 2024-25 University of Arkansas at Little Rock men’s basketball season isn’t the only buzz around the Jack Stephens Center this week. Trojans Director of Athletics Frank Cuervo announced the program has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with head coach Darrell Walker. This extension is pending approval by
REPORT: Florida’s Golden accused of sexual harassment and stalking
According to a report by The Alligator, Florida head basketball coach Todd Golden has been accused by an “undefined number of women for sexual harassment and stalking.” The report states that the University received a Title IX report on September 27th alleging that third-year Gators head coach “engaged in various conduct that potentially violated the
Marsh, Brinson added to Penn State Behrend Basketball Staff
The Penn State Behrend Athletics Department and head men’s basketball coach Dave Niland has announced the hiring of full-time assistant RJ Marsh and volunteer assistant Malike Brinson. Marsh was a five-year member of the men’s basketball program and graduated this past May with a bachelor’s in supply chain management. From 2019-24, he started 81 of
Queens University of Charlotte’s Giles accepts NBA job; Tailor hired as Director of Advanced Scouting
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard has announced a coaching change as former Special Advisor to Head Coach and Director of Game Planning and Scouting, Stephen Giles has accepted a job with the Phoenix Suns as a Pro Personnel Analyst. Amit Tailor has been hired as the Director of Advanced Scouting for the
Spivey promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Indiana University Kokomo
Indiana University Kokomo men’s basketball Head Coach Eric Echelbarger has announced that Tre’Quan Spivey has been promoted to Associate Head Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach for the past two seasons. “Trequan Spivey has made an everlasting impact within our basketball program,” said Echelbarger. He stands as the winningest player/coach in the history of our program with
Jacksonville State Assistant Basketball Coach Tommy Wade retires
After eight seasons with the Jax State Men’s Basketball program, assistant coach Tommy Wade announced his retirement. Wade served as an assistant for head coach Ray Harper at Kentucky Wesleyan, Oklahoma City and finally Jacksonville State. “Tommy has played an important role in our program ever since he first stepped foot on campus,” said Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper,
Fisher College Basketball Staff Update
Fisher College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Anthony Leonelli has added four new coaches to the Falcons staff. Candace New New joins the Falcons for the 24-25 season. She makes the jump to the collegiate level after a successful scholastic coaching career in Kentucky. Having most recently serving as the lead assistant at Great Crossing High
NCAA Top Sets Week 1: Opening Day Sets
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Monmouth extends King Rice through 2028-29
Monmouth University has announced that head coach King Rice has received a five-year contract extension to remain in the role through the 2028-29 season. “President Leahy and I are pleased to announced a five-year contract extension with head coach King Rice,” said Director of Athletics Jen Sansevero. “King has earned this extension through his tireless dedication and commitment to