Northwood University has announced a series of staffing changes. After a decade of leading the Men’s Basketball program and an incredible run to the GLIAC Championship game this spring, Head Coach Jeff Rekeweg has decided it is the right time to step down from the program and focus on a new career at the University
UAB Basketball Staff Update
UAB head men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy has announced the additions of Philip Pearson, Ryan Cross and Sidney Ball to his staff. Pearson and Cross will be assistant coaches while Ball will serve as Director of Basketball Operations. Pearson, who brings over 20 years of coaching experience working with multiple Division I programs, comes to UAB
Concordia St. Paul names Fletcher new Head Basketball Coach
Concordia University, St. Paul Director of Athletics Regan McAthie has announced that Matt Fletcher has been named the head men’s basketball coach for the Golden Bears. “Coach Fletcher emerged from a highly competitive pool of candidates and we’re thrilled to have him join our staff,” said McAthie. “He understands the vision and values of our institution
OFFICIAL: Wattad tabbed as Head Basketball Coach at Lander University
I mentioned this one earlier in today’s DAILY DIRT. It’s now been made official… Lander athletics director Brian Reese has named Omar Wattad, who helped lead Lincoln Memorial to five 30-win seasons and a berth in the 2016 national championship, the head coach of the Lander men’s basketball program. Wattad comes to Greenwood after six
Kanaskie joins UNCW basketball staff
Kurt Kanaskie, a veteran coach with 40 years of college basketball experience, has joined new UNCW men’s basketball coach Takayo Siddle‘s staff at UNCW. Kanaskie becomes the first coaching addition for Siddle and arrives on the North Carolina coast from Colorado Springs, Colo., where he has spent the last six seasons at Air Force. “We’re honored and
OFFICIAL: McMillan named Head Basketball Coach at Samford
Been talking about this one for a while (SAMFORD DIRT). It was made official earlier this morning…. Samford University has hired Bucky McMillan as its 29th head men’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Martin Newton announced Monday morning. “When we set out to hire a new coach for our men’s basketball program, we had three main
LaGrange College men’s assistant becomes WBB head coach
LaGrange College athletic director Jennifer Claybrook has announced the hiring of Jasen Jonus as the women’s basketball program’s fourth head coach. “I am absolutely thrilled Jasen Jonus has accepted this position. Jasen has been instrumental in the success of our men’s basketball team and our men’s and women’s cross country teams,” said Claybrook. “He is
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Shifty Ball Handling Workout with Ryan Razooky
Try this shifty progression alongside our friend and partner, Ryan Razooky! We love the attention towards shifting your body weight while handling the ball. Watch below! While this is a stationary workout, staying flexible and “shifty” will help become tougher to guard come game time. At Dr. Dish Basketball we’re committed to building better complete
Conroy Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Minnesota
University of Minnesota men’s basketball head coach Richard Pitino announced that assistant coach Ed Conroy has been elevated to the title of associate head coach. “Ed Conroy has been vital to our program’s success on and off the court since he has been here,” said Pitino. “He is a phenomenal recruiter and a terrific teacher
Gainey returns to Marquette as Associate Head Coach
Justin Gainey, who served as director of operations with the men’s basketball program at Marquette for three seasons, is returning to the team as an associate head coach, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Friday morning. “We are excited to welcome Justin and the Gainey family back to Marquette,” Wojciechowski said. “Justin is one of the nation’s
