Western Michigan University and Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae announced the hiring of Dwayne Stephens as the new head coach of the WMU’s men’s basketball program on Monday, pending Board approval. Stephens will be introduced as the 15th head coach in program history on Wednesday, April 6, at 1 pm, at a press conference inside University Arena. “It
UMass Basketball Staff Update
Massachusetts basketball head coach Frank Martin announced the hiring of Will Bailey and Brian Steele as assistant coaches on Monday afternoon. Bailey and Steele join Martin in Amherst after spending time on his staff at South Carolina. Bailey spent two seasons working for Martin as an assistant coach at South Carolina following four seasons in the Atlantic 10
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Boateng named Head Basketball Coach at CCNY
Spencer Boateng, interim men’s basketball coach at The City College of New York, has been named head coach of the program in a full capacity. His appointment was announced by CCNY Interim Director of Athletics Steve Macias. “I’m pleased to announce that Spencer will be taking over the reins of the CCNY men’s basketball program,” said
Howard heads from South Alabama to Nebraska
Nebraska men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced Monday that Adam Howard will join the Husker coaching staff as an assistant coach. Howard comes to Lincoln after spending the past four seasons as an assistant at South Alabama, where he was promoted to associate head coach for the Jaguars prior to the 2021-22 season. At USA, he coordinated the Jaguars’
Bender leaves Southwest Mississippi CC; Takes over at Ellsworth CC (IA)
Bryan Bender arrives at Ellsworth Community College after a successful four-year stint as the head men’s basketball coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College. He was promoted after one season as an assistant coach in the spring of 2018. Bender quickly built a value-driven culture centered around the core values of Passion, Humility & Discipline (PHD), where
REPORT: Michigan State’s Stephens headed to WMU
Earlier today in the DAILY DIRT, I mentioned that Western Michigan’s AD had focused in on a candidate after conducting interviews in New Orleans. Now according to a TWEET by Jon Rothstein, it appears that Michigan State associate head coach Dwayne Stephens is the choice. Stephens has been on Tom Izzo’s staff for the past
DeMeo returns to Northwest Florida
Steve DeMeo has been named the new men’s head basketball coach at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson and Athletic Director Ramsey Ross announced this morning that DeMeo will be returning to the College to coach the Raiders after serving as the assistant head basketball coach for East Carolina and St.
Thad Matta named Head Coach at Butler
Thad Matta has returned to his alma mater to lead the Butler men’s basketball program as head coach for a second time. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier made the announcement Sunday, April 3. **Matta will be re-introduced to the Butler community Wednesday, April 6 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Specific details on the event and
Albany’s Killings Suspended + Fined
The University at Albany has concluded its investigation into the men’s basketball program. Albany released the following brief synopsis of the resolution: On Feb. 27, 2022, the University received a complaint against head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings. The University immediately began an investigation and took timely and appropriate action at each stage as new information
Cornell Mann named Head Basketball Coach at D2 GVSU
Grand Valley State Director of Athletics Keri Becker has named Cornell Mann as the school’s sixth men’s basketball head coach. “I want to thank Drew Turner and Jenna McLaughlin from Collegiate Sports Associates for their work during this search,” said Becker. “Through their national connections, thorough research, and smooth communications they helped pull in a pool from
REPORT: David Patrick headed to Sacramento State
According to a report by Stadium, Sacramento State is finalizing a deal with David Patrick to become the Hornets new head men’s basketball coach. Last season was Patrick’s first as the associate head coach at Oklahoma – he had spent the year before in a similar position at Arkansas. Prior to his time in Fayetteville,
Former NBA player Brown named Head Coach at D2 Saint Augustine’s
A former basketball standout well-known in the Triangle will be the next men’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University. The SAU Department of Athletics announced that Clarence “Chucky” Brown will lead the Falcons during a special press conference on Friday, April 1, 2022. Brown has over three decades of basketball experience as a coach, player,