Western Michigan University and new head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens have announced the addition of Manny Dosanjh to the program as an assistant coach. Dosanjh joins Thomas Kelley and Jeff Rutter as Stephens’ three assistant coaches for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “Manny is a young, energetic star in the making,” Stephens said. “Although young, there is no one I know that
OFFICIAL: Lawson tabbed head coach at USC Salkehatchie
I mentioned this one back on 4/29 – it’s now been made official. USC Salkehatchie has named Kyle Lawson as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official release from the school: Kyle Lawson has been named head men’s basketball coach for the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. “We are excited to welcome Coach
Keys named Video Coordinator at New Mexico State
When it comes to knowing what it takes to be successful as an Aggie, incoming Video Coordinator Billy Keys knows a thing or two. Head Coach Greg Heiar made the announcement that the Aggie legend would be joining the NM State coaching staff. Keys suited up for the Aggies for two seasons in the late ’90s and served
Heyliger Promoted to Assistant Coach at Davidson
Davidson head men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop has announced the promotion of Joshua Heyliger to assistant coach. “We are thrilled to announce that Josh Heyliger will be promoted to the position of Assistant Coach,” McKillop said. “For the past three years, he has worked tirelessly and passionately to do everything possible to make us better. His
Evansville fires Lickliter
Kenneth “Ziggy” Siegfried, EdD, director of athletics at the University of Evansville (UE), has announced the departure of head men’s basketball coach Todd Lickliter, effective immediately. “I have had the opportunity to meet with Coach Lickliter and it is obvious that he is an outstanding individual who cares greatly for this University and our student-athletes,”
Ohio State Basketball Staff Update
Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann announced staff promotions, chief among them are the promotion of Jake Diebler to associate head coach and the elevation of Mike Netti to assistant coach. “Jake has a very bright future in this profession and I’m excited about his well-earned promotion,” said Holtmann. “He has done excellent work for us since coming here
Repay promoted to Associate Head Coach at Florida College
Jesse Repay has been promoted to associate head coach of the Florida College men’s basketball program. Repay, the Ogden Dunes, Ind. native, is entering his third season at Florida College. The Falcons just finished off a record-breaking 31-4 season. They won the Continental Athletic Conference Tournament and qualified for the NAIA National Tournament. FC defeated Evangel
OFFICIAL: Rosser named Head Coach at Gaston College
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT on Monday – it’s now been made official. NJCAA Gaston College has elevated Jamie Rosser to head coach, replacing Dickey Nutt who departed for Missouri. Rosser was an assistant on Nutt’s staff last season. A standout player from Memphis, Tenn., Overton High, Rosser played college basketball at
Esposito joins Kansas City MBB staff as Associate Head Coach
Veteran coach Joe Esposito will join the Kansas City men’s basketball staff as the Associate Head Coach. Esposito has previously worked for new Kansas City head coach Marvin Menzies in 2019 at UNLV. Esposito has also been an assistant at Memphis, Texas Tech, Minnesota, and Tennessee State. He served as the head coach at D2
Vanderbilt Basketball Staff Update
Vanderbilt men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse announced that Andy Fox will serve as an associate head coach. Entering his fourth season on staff, Fox spent his first two seasons as the director of scouting and recruiting before serving as general manager in 2021-22. Stackhouse also announced that Adam Mazarei, who has served as an
Lauf promoted to Assistant Coach at Toledo
Toledo Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk announced the promotion of Jordan Lauf to assistant coach on Thursday. Lauf has been a member of the Rockets’ staff the five years, four as the Rockets’ Director of Operations (2018-22) and one as a graduate assistant (2017-18). Lauf has helped the Rockets to two Mid-American Conference titles, three National Invitation Tournament
Moses added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah Valley
Utah Valley head coach Mark Madsen has announced that Ken Moses has joined the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “Ken Moses is a tremendous individual who has brought a winning mentality to every team he has been a part of,” said Madsen. “In particular, Montana State just completed one of their best seasons in school