Justin Chartrand has been promoted to the position of associate head coach at Tusculum University according to TU head coach JT Burton. Chartrand has served as assistant coach for the past three seasons (2019-2022) where he has helped guide the Pioneers to a 52-27 overall record including 44-18 in South Atlantic Conference play. TU has
Legendary Princeton head coach Pete Carril passes away
The family of former Princeton head basketball coach Pete Carril has issued the following statement: The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning. We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information
Baringer named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Montreat College
Anthony Barringer has been hired as the new Montreat men’s basketball coach as announced by the school’s athletic department. Barringer takes the reigns of the Cavalier program following a year in which the team notched a 21-10 (17-7 AAC) record and made an appearance at the NAIA Men’s Basketball Opening Round. A Carolina local, Barringer comes to
Hoskins Named Assistant Coach at Stillman College
Former Stillman College point guard Montego Hoskins is coming home. The 2018 NAIA Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Co-Defensive Player of the Year is the new assistant coach for Stillman College men’s basketball, head coach John Teasley announced August 11. “I’m excited we had an opportunity open up to bring Montego back to Stillman, a
Doran Named Hartwick Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Hartwick Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Nick Ciresi recently announced Nicholas Doran as the new assistant coach for the program. Doran comes to Hartwick from the College of Staten Island. During his tenure with the Dolphins, he served as an assistant coach, associate head coach, and most recently as the interim head coach. The team compiled an
Dignan tabbed as Alfred State Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Jack Dignan has been named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alfred State. Dignan joins Alfred State after spending the past two years as an assistant coach at Colby College. Director of Athletics, Jason Doviak, is excited for Jack to join the staff. “Jack is a great addition to our staff and will fit
Ryan Streets named as WVU Potomac State’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Ryan Streets has been named West Virginia University Potomac State College’s new head coach of the Catamount’s men’s basketball program according to Athletic Director Amanda Larkin. Streets is a Keyser, W.Va., native who most recently coached at Bishop O’Connell High School, in Arlington, Va. “Ryan brings a passion for his sport and a wealth of
Lundy Rounds Out Coaching Staff With Ben Walker
Ben Walker has been hired as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee men’s basketball team, head coach Bart Lundy announced today. “We would like to welcome Ben Walker and his family to our basketball family here at Milwaukee,” Lundy said. “Ben is a Milwaukee native that has proven himself to be a high-level coach. Ben was
Izzo inks new 5-yr / 6.2M deal at Michigan State
Michigan State men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo has agreed to terms on a new contract, MSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Alan Haller announced Thursday. The contract will require formal approval by the MSU Board of Trustees at their next meeting (Sept. 9, 2022). “We greatly appreciate Coach Izzo’s commitment to our outstanding university and his competitive
McDowell named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Newberry
The Newberry College Athletic Department and head coach Jason Taylor announced the hiring of Tyrell McDowell as assistant men’s basketball coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “I’d like to thank Jason Taylor and Sean Johnson for this incredible opportunity. Looking forward to building relationships in the community and using my experience to help Coach Taylor and the basketball program. I’m excited to
OFFICIAL: Rodgers named DBO at Utah Valley
I first mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on 8/4. It’s now been made official – Stephen Rodgers has been named as the Director of Basketball Operations at Utah Valley. Here’s the OFFICIAL RELEASE from UVU: Utah Valley head coach Mark Madsen has announced the hiring of Stephen Rodgers as the director of basketball operations
Rice names Pennell Assistant Basketball Coach
Rice head basketball coach Scott Pera announced the addition of Russ Pennell as Assistant Coach, Thursday afternoon. “I have known Russ Pennell for about fifteen years,” said Pera. “I got to know him in our days in Arizona when I was an assistant at ASU. I always respected his knowledge and passion for the game of basketball. All