The UCLA men’s basketball program has hired Ivo Simovic as an assistant coach, as announced Friday by Mick Cronin, The Michael Price Family UCLA Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Simovic brings a veteran coaching pedigree to Westwood, with experience in college, European and NBA circles. A native of Belgrade, Serbia, he has served as assistant coach at Loyola University Maryland
Paulsen named Assistant Basketball Coach at Fordham
After serving as a special assistant coach for the Fordham men’s basketball program in 2021-2022, Dave Paulsen has been named an assistant coach for the Rams it was announced by head coach Keith Urgo. Paulsen arrived at Fordham after serving as the head coach at George Mason University from 2015-2021, leading the Patriots to a top-5 Atlantic 10
Saroney steps down as head coach at Onondaga CC (NY)
Erik Saroney has stepped down as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team at Onondaga Community College after 5 seasons. “I want to thank Coach Saroney for his commitment and dedication to our student-athletes and team over the past 6 years,” said Athletic Director, Michael Borsz. “Coach is leaving on a high note with his 2022 team experiencing academic
Michigan State assistant Garland announces retirement
Inspiring. Authentic. Real. Coach. Mentor. Counselor. Teacher. Leader. Irreplaceable. OG. Those are the words used to describe long-time Michigan State men’s basketball assistant coach Mike Garland by some of his former players. In a career which has spanned more than four decades, starting as a high school coach in 1977, and includes 22 years with the Michigan
OFFICIAL: Senadhi selected ss Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Bridgeport
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 6/8 (DAILY DIRT). Kranthi “Krunch” Senadhi has officially been hired as the head basketball coach at Bridgeport. Here’s the official statement from UB: University of Bridgeport (UB) today announced that Kranthi “Krunch” Senadhi has been selected as the new head coach for the Purple Knights’ men’s basketball
Three30 Basketball is Hiring Basketball Trainer Interns
Three30 Basketball is a premier skill development and training company geared toward the improvement of high-level and elite basketball players. This summer we are looking to expand our team to include a basketball training internship. This temporary position would be perfect for any high-level male or female, post high school or collegiate level player looking to
The 13th Annual Rising Coaches Conference – 7/19-20 – Chicago
We are thrilled to host the 13th Annual Rising Conference July 19-20, at the Zephyr Event Center in Chicago, IL. Please use the code HoopDirt to receive 20% off when you REGISTER TODAY at www.risingcoaches.com Confirmed Speakers: Shauna Green – Illinois Mike Procopio – NBA Player Development Coach Dave Severns – NBA Pro Scout Elwyn McRoy – Coastal Carolina Kevin Devitt –
OFFICIAL: Nee named Head Basketball Coach at Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa
Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on 6/6 (JUCO DIRT). Patrick Nee has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa. Here’s the release from NOC: Northern Oklahoma College has named Patrick Nee as the new Mavs’ men’s basketball coach, athletic director Alan Foster announced Thursday. Nee comes
Lloyd extended through 2026-27 at Arizona
The University of Arizona and Tommy Lloyd, head coach for Arizona men’s basketball, have agreed to a contract extension through the 2026-27 academic year and new financial terms, both of which were approved by the Arizona Board of Regents at its meeting on Thursday. The new terms of the five-year contract include $19 million in total
French named Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal Poly
Bringing more than two decades of experience to Mott Athletics Center from a variety of collegiate divisions, Darren French was recently named Cal Poly men’s basketball assistant coach. French, joining fourth-year head coach John Smith‘s staff alongside second-year assistant Keith Berard, arrives in San Luis Obispo after serving as Texas Tech’s director of operations last season. With French, the
Reyes named Head Basketball Coach at Loyola University New Orleans
Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today… The defending NAIA Men’s Basketball National Champions have a new head coach. Loyola University New Orleans Director of Athletics Brett Simpson announced on Thursday the hiring of Donald Reyes as the program’s fourth head coach since Wolf Pack athletics restarted in 1991, and he’s set to begin work
OFFICIAL: Chambers returns to Texas Southern as Assistant Coach
Following-up on something that I first mentioned earlier this afternoon (DAILY DIRT). The hiring of Brandon Chambers at Texas Southern is now official. Here’s the release from TSU: Texas Southern head basketball coach Johnny Jones announced the return of Brandon Chambers to the men’s basketball staff. Chambers returns to TSU after spending the previous season