I mentioned Illinois State assistant coach Anthony Beane in my "Daily Dirt" this morning, and was uncertain about his future. Looks like we’ve got an answer – he will not be retained on Dan Muller’s staff – he will instead head to Southern Illinois and join Barry Hinson’s new crew there. Also, his son, Anthony
Kowalczyk extended at Toledo
The University of Toledo and head men’s basketball coach Tod Kowalczyk have reached an agreement that extends Kowalczyk’s contract through the 2016-17 season, UT Athletic Director Mike O’Brien announced today. Kowalczyk, 45, was named head coach in March of 2010, assuming the reins of a program that had endured three straight losing seasons and was
OFFICIAL: Baruth to SVSU
The Saginaw Valley State University Athletic Department will hold a 3:00 PM press conference today (May 17) to introduce Randy Baruth as its new head coach. We first reported this on Monday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Raritan Valley CC names head coach
Kevin Ryan will begin his first season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in the Fall of 2012. A resident of Scotch Plains, NJ, Ryan is a 2 year varsity letter winner at St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, NJ. Prior to attending St. Peter’s Prep, he was a 2 year varsity letter winner at
Citadel staff update
Citadel basketball head coach Chuck Driesell announced the additions of assistant coach Quinton Farrell and director of basketball operations Matt Scherbenske to the Bulldogs’ staff. Farrell joins Driesell’s staff after a five-year stint as an assistant coach at Presbyterian College. He was part of a Blue Hose staff that posted victories over Auburn, Wake Forest
Cotton named HC at Judson
Stepping to lead the men’s basketball program after three years of being the assistant coach, Joel Cotton is the new head coach of Judson University. Cotton brings with him NCAA Division I and III coaching experience to Judson as he looks to build upon a foundation that has won three CCAC Championships in the past
Abdur-Rahim joins C of C staff
Amir Abdur-Rahim has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at the College of Charleston as announced by head coach Doug Wojcik. Abdur-Rahim, 31, will serve as the Cougars’ recruiting coordinator with strong regional ties in the Georgia and Atlanta areas and the Carolinas. He comes to CofC after spending the 2011-12 season as director of
OFFICIAL: Sokolnicki out at Nichols
I first reported this as a rumor last week. Just wanted to pass along the official statement from Nichols College on the departure of 13-year head coach Dave Sokolnicki: http://www.nicholsathletics.com/news/2012/5/17/mbb_051712454… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Union (KY) hires Burton
Union College Interim Director of Athletics Tim Curry announced the hiring of Kevin Burton as the 19th head coach of the Bulldog basketball program. Burton spent seven seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Lambuth (Tenn.) University before the institution closed due to financial issues. During his tenure with the Eagles, Burton compiled an
Wilkins named AC at The Mount
Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball coach Jamion Christian has announced the hiring of Ben Wilkins as an assistant coach. Wilkins comes to the Mount after spending the past six seasons as an assistant coach at William and Mary. Wilkins spent his six seasons on the staff at William and Mary under the direction of two-time
Grand Valley State Hires Assistant
Grand Valley State head men’s basketball coach Ric Wesley has announced the hiring of Nate Babcock as a full-time assistant coach to the Laker program. Babcock, most recently a special assistant coach at Michigan State. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Siverling the choice at UW-Eau Claire
Matt Siverling has been selected as head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s basketball team, Director of Athletics Scott Kilgallon announced today. Siverling becomes just the 10th coach in Blugold men’s basketball history. The position came open following the departure of Kyle Green after he served one year as head coach. During the