The University of Louisiana Board has approved a four-year contract extension for Grambling State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Donte’ Jackson, announced on Friday. His contract is set to run through 2028. “Coach Jackson is a builder of men and has crafted a strong program that not only competes fiercely on the court, but also in
St. Joe’s Basketball Staff Update
Saint Joseph’s Head Coach Billy Lange has announced that Justin Scott has been elevated to associate head coach and Thomas Boyle has been promoted to assistant coach. “Maintaining continuity and retention amongst staff members is paramount in the development of our program. Justin and Toe are worthy of their elevations and promotions as they have been loyal, resilient and passionate stewards
Memphis adds veteran coach Stansbury to Basketball Staff
Memphis Tiger head men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway announced Friday the addition of longtime college basketball coach Rick Stansbury to his staff as an assistant coach. Stansbury has coached or recruited 21 players that have been drafted or played in the NBA. “I’ve known Coach Stansbury for years, so the opportunity to have him join our staff is a
JUCO NEWS: Parks departs SCF; Named Head Coach at Casper CC
I teased this one on Twitter earlier today – it’s now official…State College of Florida head coach Tom Parks is headed to Casper CC (WY). Here’s the release from Casper: Casper College announced today that Tom Parks was named the new men’s basketball head coach for the Thunderbirds going into the 2023-24 season. Parks replaces
Trautman steps down as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Everett CC
The 2022-2023 men’s basketball team etched a place in Everett Community College history last month by advancing to the NWAC championship game for the first time since 1995 and only the second time in program history. To make a run at next year’s title, EvCC will have to do so without head coach Mike Trautman
Larson steps down at Iowa Lakes; McKinney elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Jason McKinney has been named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Iowa Lakes Community College. McKinney has served as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach since 2011 and was the Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at Iowa Lakes from 2009 to 2011. McKinney’s promotion came on the heels of Troy Larson being selected as the next
Butler alum Barlow returns to Bulldogs staff as Assistant Coach
Alex Barlow, who earned Academic All-America honors during his playing career at Butler and has spent the last eight seasons with the Boston Celtics organization, has been hired by Thad Matta as an assistant coach on his staff at Butler. Barlow most recently served as the head coach of the Celtics’ G-League affiliate, guiding the
OFFICIAL: Kellogg named Assistant Basketball Coach at Creighton
Mentioned this one back on 4/10 (Daily Dirt)…It’s now official. Here’s the release from Creighton on the hiring of Derek Kellogg as an assistant coach: Derek Kellogg has been named an assistant coach for the Creighton Men’s Basketball program, head coach Greg McDermott announced. Kellogg has coached at the Division I level since 1997 and boasts 14 years
D3 Keystone named Kettel as new Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Andrew Kettel has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Keystone College, announced on Friday. Kettel arrives at Keystone after serving as head boys basketball coach at Scranton Prep for 10 years. Under Kettel, the Cavaliers won eight District 2 championships, seven Lynett Memorial Tournament championships and three Lackawanna League Division I titles.
OFFICIAL: Jackson named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA LSU Alexandria
Following up on something HoopDirt.com first reported on Wednesday (Small College Dirt). NAIA LSU Alexandria has officially named Dimario Jackson as their new men’s basketball head coach. Here’s the release from LSUA: LSUA Director of Athletics Tyler Unsicker has announced the hiring of Dimario Jackson as the Men’s Basketball head coach. “We are thrilled to
Tallahassee CC names Hendren new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tallahassee Community College is pleased to announce the hire of Corey Hendren as the new men’s basketball head coach. Hendren was most recently the Associate Head Coach at UNC Pembroke, where he spent the past two seasons working under head coach Drew Richards. Hendren, just the sixth head coach in program history, replaces Rick Cabrera,
Dernbach named Head Basketball Coach at UW Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point athletics has named Kent Dernbach as head men’s basketball coach. A public introduction and press conference will be held on Friday (April 28) in Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall Room 146 at 11:00 a.m. Parking regulations should be adhered to on campus as classes will be in session. “I couldn’t be more thrilled with