Virgin Islander Kevin Sheppard has been appointed interim head coach of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers men’s basketball program. With over 20 years of coaching, playing, and training experience, the former professional basketball player brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the university. “Words cannot accurately express how excited I am
Giles, Dixon added to Queens University of Charlotte Basketball Staff
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is thrilled to welcome Stephen Giles and Damian Dixon to the coaching staff, as made official on Thursday afternoon. Giles will serve as the Special Advisor to the Head Coach and Director of Game Planning and Scouting while Dixon will serve as the Director of Player Development.
Croci resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Wittenberg; Named AD at Wilmington
Matt Croci, Wittenberg class of 1994 and head men’s basketball coach, has been named the new director of athletics for Wilmington College. Croci has served as head coach of his alma mater’s men’s basketball program for eight seasons. The 19th head coach in the illustrious history of Wittenberg men’s basketball, which boasts the highest win
Chappell named Assistant Basketball Coach at Sacramento State
After an impressive playing career in a Sacramento State uniform, Zach Chappell will return to his alma mater as assistant men’s basketball coach. He will join interim head coach Michael Czepil, and assistants Hays Myers and Elijah Roth on the sidelines for the upcoming season. Chappell recently completed a pro season of basketball in Germany after three highly successful years
OFFICIAL: Southern Arkansas names Rutledge Head Basketball Coach
Following-up on something that I mentioned earlier today (D2 DIRT) – Southern Arkansas has named Angelo State assistant Mark Rutledge as their new head basketball coach. Here’s the official release: Southern Arkansas University’s Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Mark Rutledge has been named the newest Mulerider Men’s Head Basketball Coach; effective immediately.
OFFICIAL: Omidvar named Assistant Basketball Coach at NC Central
I mentioned this move in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Here’s the release from NC Central announcing the hiring of Nima Omidvar as an assistant coach: Head coach LeVelle Moton announced Nima Omidvar as the newest addition to the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Caruthers named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ball State
Ball State head basketball coach Michael Lewis has announced the hiring of Bertram “Buzzy” Caruthers to complete the Cardinals’ coaching staff in advance of the 2024-25 season. “We are really excited to add someone like Buzzy,” said Lewis, “who has extensive experience in both player development and recruiting that will continue to push us to the championship
Quinn resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Southern Arkansas
The Southern Arkansas Athletic Department has announced that Logan Quinn is set to depart his post as the Mulerider Men’s Head Basketball Coach for his next opportunity in the National Basketball Association. “We appreciate Coach Quinn’s leadership of our basketball program as well as our Muleriders in Magnolia community service initiative,” states Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics
Thomas, Eustachy added to Little Rock Basketball Staff
Little Rock Men’s Basketball head coach Darrell Walker has announced the hiring of Charles Thomas and Evan Eustachy as newest members of his coaching staff. Charles Thomas comes to Little Rock after spending one season at Saint Louis University. Prior to Saint Louis, Thomas was a member of Keith Dambrot’s staff at Duquesne after serving as an
Wiseman hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Jones College
Head men’s basketball coach Newton Mealer has announced the addition of Sam Wiseman as an assistant coach on his staff. The Tennessee native comes to Jones from Rhodes College in Memphis where he spent last season on staff coordinating all travel, assisting with in-game coaching, workouts and practices. Wiseman also played one season for the Lynx in 2019-20 before
Davis & Elkins Basketball Staff Update
Davis & Elkins College is excited to announce the addition of three new assistant coaches to the men’s basketball program. Demontrez Austin, Aaron Shambry, and Breland Walton will join new Head Coach Daniel Harris on the sidelines for the 2024-25 season. Coach Demontrez Austin Demontrez Austin brings extensive experience and a winning mindset to Davis & Elkins
JUCO NEWS: Witter named Head Basketball Coach at UConn Avery Point
UConn Avery Point Director of Athletics Travis Beausoleil has announced Duane Witter as the new head men’s basketball coach. Witter, who will be making his collegiate coaching debut with the Pointers, brings a wealth of experience from his 25-season tenure as the Varsity Boys Basketball coach at Farmington High School. During his distinguished career at