Bloomsburg University’s first-year men’s basketball head coach Chris Bess announced the newest addition to the program this week with the hiring of assistant coach Isaiah Smiley. Smiley will reunite with Bess as the two previously served together on Edinboro University’s women’s basketball coaching staff. Smiley was a student assistant coach from 2018-2021 for the Fighting Scots while Bess
Coffman receives contract extension at Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue University Fort Wayne and head men’s basketball coach Jon Coffman have agreed to a contract extension, Director of Athletics Kelley Hartley Hutton announced. Coffman, who was named Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2022 after guiding the Mastodons to a regular-season title, received an additional three years on his contract, extending it through the 2029-30 season. “Jon Coffman is an
D3 Northland College names Hickey as new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Northland College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Scott Sorenson announced the addition of Kevin Hickey to the LumberJack coaching staff on Thursday. “We are extremely fortunate to have Kevin join our staff,” said Sorenson. “He has a tremendous amount of experience in just about every aspect of a college basketball program. His basketball IQ is fantastic. I could tell
Wyoming Basketball Staff Update
As the Cowboys get ready for the season, University of Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder announces announced changes to the Cowboy basketball staff on Thursday. The changes, which came in affect earlier this offseason include Marc Rodgers being elevated to assistant coach with Shaun Vandiver moving into a new role as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Coleman Sparling will be
OFFICIAL: Marks named Chief Program Strategist at Howard
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 8/22 (DAILY DIRT). The hiring of Daniel Marks at Howard is now official. Here’s the release from Howard: Howard University men’s basketball head coach Kenneth Blakeney named Daniel G. Marks as the program’s first-ever Chief Program Strategist. In his new role at Howard, Marks will focus on growth in all areas of
Jones added to Henderson State Basketball Staff
Jeff Jones has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach for Henderson State University for the 2022-23 season. Jones, a native of Baton Rouge, Lousiana, comes to HSU after coaching in the AAU circuit. In addition to his time in AAU, Jones was an assistant coach at his high school Madison Preparatory Academy and
Lawson named Assistant Basketball Coach at State Fair CC
State Fair Community College Head Coach Matt Brown has announced the hiring of Kyle Lawson as the new assistant men’s basketball coach. Lawson comes to Sedalia with experience as a player and coach at the NCAA Division II and junior college levels. “Coach Lawson will be a welcome addition to the Roadrunner family,” said Brown.
Sewanee MBB assistant takes over Women’s program
Director of Athletics John Shackelford has announced on Monday that Brody Curry C’17 will serve as the next head women’s basketball coach at the University of the South. In addition, he was appointed as the Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID) for the department. Curry becomes the 13th head coach in the history of the women’s basketball at Sewanee. The
Tennessee Martin Basketball Staff Update
University of Tennessee at Martin second-year head coach Ryan Ridder has completed his staff for the 2022-23 men’s basketball season as Austin Nisbett and Alston Jones have joined the fold. Nisbett will serve as the Skyhawks’ director of basketball operations while Jones takes over the role of graduate assistant. “I have known both Austin and Alston for a long time – they
Central Connecticut Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Olander, Schwartz added to Sellers staff Central Connecticut men’s basketball head coach Patrick Sellers has announced the additions of Ryan Olander and Griffin Schwartz to the coaching staff for the 2022-23 season. Olander will serve as Assistant Coach, while Schwartz will be the Director of Basketball Operations/Scouting. “Ryan and Griffin are great additions to our
Calvin’s Derrick DeVries Named Assistant Calvin Men’s Basketball Coach
Derrick DeVries has been named a new assistant men’s basketball coach at Calvin University. DeVries joins the program on a full-time basis after serving in a volunteer role during the 2021-22 season. Prior to joining the Calvin coaching staff, DeVries finished a prolific four-year career for the Knights by winning Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA)
LIU Basketball Staff Update
LIU men’s basketball head coach Rod Strickland has announced the hiring of three new assistants: Chris Thomas, Maurice Hicks and Shasha Brown. “I’m pleased about the assistants that have joined our staff,” Strickland said. “These coaches have been around players at the highest level, and I’m confident in their abilities to help our guys reach their goals this season