Concord University men’s basketball head coach Kent McBride has announced the hiring of Todd May as assistant coach for the Mountain Lions. May’s primary role at Concord University will be that of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach as well as assisting in the Compliance Department. He comes to Concord after serving as an assistant coach at
ESPN: Tim Jankovich article
Thought this was a pretty interesting read – ESPN did a piece on how former Illinois State head coach Tim Jankovich is adjusting to his role as the highest paid assistant in the country ($800,000) under Larry Brown at SMU. Here’s a link to the story: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/834780… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball
Duke promoted at Fordham
Fordham University assistant men’s basketball coach Dave Duke has been promoted to associate head basketball coach it was announced today by head coach Tom Pecora. Duke will begin his third year on the Fordham staff in 2012-13, his 12th as a member of Pecora’s staff and his 15th overall in the profession. Duke started his
Lee added to Wagner staff
Wagner Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bashir Mason announced that former Saint Joseph’s University standout Dwayne Lee has been named as the Seahawks’ graduate manager for the upcoming season. Lee earned four letters while playing in two NCAA Tournaments for the Hawks from 2002-2006. Over his first two years on Hawk Hill, the Jersey City native
Bates returns to W. Michigan
The Western Michigan men’s basketball team announced today that Clayton Bates, a veteran assistant coach that had spent nine years with the Broncos before spending the last two seasons at Wright State, has returned to Kalamazoo to fill the final opening on Steve Hawkins’ coaching staff. Bates served as an assistant coach to Billy Donlon
Morra named AC @ DeSales
Harry Morra returns to the Bulldogs sideline replacing Matt Hunter as Coach Coval’s full-time assistant on the men’s basketball team. He returns having spent one season with Lehigh University, serving as the Video Coordinator, in which the Mountain Hawks upset Duke University in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Prior to joining Lehigh, Morra
OFFICIAL: ASU names assistants
Arizona State men’s basketball coach Herb Sendekhas decided to add professional experience to his staff. A three-time conference Coach of the Year entering his 20th season as a college head coach, the 49-year old Coach Sendek has gone the NBA route to fill his staff, as he has named Eric Musselman and Larry Greer as
OFFICIAL: Mizzou adds Carter to staff
We reported on 8/11 that Missouri would hire Rick Carter as an assistant (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/4c44eb84/hot-rumor-mizzou-to-name-a…). It is now official – the former Western Michigan assistant has joined Frank Haith’s staff at Mizzou. Here’s the official statement by the school: http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/090412aaa.h… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Peery promoted at UMES
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team has announced the promotion of former graduate assistant Curtis Peery to full-time assistant coach. Peery will enter his fourth year with the UMES men’s basketball team. Peery officially begins his assistant coaching duties today, though he has been involved with assisting in planning for the Hawks
OFFICIAL: Sheets to Maine
University of Maine men’s basketball head coach Ted Woodward has announced the addition of former Black Bear Jon Sheets to his staff as an assistant coach. Sheets played for the Black Bears from 2005-07. Since graduating sheets has played for Athletes in Action and professionally in Israel for the Kalandia Club. Last season he was
ESPN: Gillispie hospitalized
According to ESPN, Texas Tech coach Billy Gillispie was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue Friday, the same day the university announced it was scrutinizing his leadership of the struggling program. Athletic department spokesman Blayne Beal said Gillispie, 52, was admitted to University Medical Center early Friday but declined to provide further details. Hospital spokesman
Bellarmine Hires Former Louisville Great
Bellarmine University announced today that former NBA and University of Louisville basketball player Reece Gaines has joined the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Gaines is one of the all-time best players in the storied tradition of University of Louisville basketball. A 6-6 shooting guard, Gaines ranks No. 4 on the Cardinals’ all-time scoring