Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 8/22 (DAILY DIRT). The hiring of Daniel Marks at Howard is now official. Here’s the release from Howard: Howard University men’s basketball head coach Kenneth Blakeney named Daniel G. Marks as the program’s first-ever Chief Program Strategist. In his new role at Howard, Marks will focus on growth in all areas of
Jones added to Henderson State Basketball Staff
Jeff Jones has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach for Henderson State University for the 2022-23 season. Jones, a native of Baton Rouge, Lousiana, comes to HSU after coaching in the AAU circuit. In addition to his time in AAU, Jones was an assistant coach at his high school Madison Preparatory Academy and
Lawson named Assistant Basketball Coach at State Fair CC
State Fair Community College Head Coach Matt Brown has announced the hiring of Kyle Lawson as the new assistant men’s basketball coach. Lawson comes to Sedalia with experience as a player and coach at the NCAA Division II and junior college levels. “Coach Lawson will be a welcome addition to the Roadrunner family,” said Brown.
Sewanee MBB assistant takes over Women’s program
Director of Athletics John Shackelford has announced on Monday that Brody Curry C’17 will serve as the next head women’s basketball coach at the University of the South. In addition, he was appointed as the Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID) for the department. Curry becomes the 13th head coach in the history of the women’s basketball at Sewanee. The
Tennessee Martin Basketball Staff Update
University of Tennessee at Martin second-year head coach Ryan Ridder has completed his staff for the 2022-23 men’s basketball season as Austin Nisbett and Alston Jones have joined the fold. Nisbett will serve as the Skyhawks’ director of basketball operations while Jones takes over the role of graduate assistant. “I have known both Austin and Alston for a long time – they
Central Connecticut Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Olander, Schwartz added to Sellers staff Central Connecticut men’s basketball head coach Patrick Sellers has announced the additions of Ryan Olander and Griffin Schwartz to the coaching staff for the 2022-23 season. Olander will serve as Assistant Coach, while Schwartz will be the Director of Basketball Operations/Scouting. “Ryan and Griffin are great additions to our
Calvin’s Derrick DeVries Named Assistant Calvin Men’s Basketball Coach
Derrick DeVries has been named a new assistant men’s basketball coach at Calvin University. DeVries joins the program on a full-time basis after serving in a volunteer role during the 2021-22 season. Prior to joining the Calvin coaching staff, DeVries finished a prolific four-year career for the Knights by winning Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA)
LIU Basketball Staff Update
LIU men’s basketball head coach Rod Strickland has announced the hiring of three new assistants: Chris Thomas, Maurice Hicks and Shasha Brown. “I’m pleased about the assistants that have joined our staff,” Strickland said. “These coaches have been around players at the highest level, and I’m confident in their abilities to help our guys reach their goals this season
Hugley named as new Assistant Basketball Coach at ETSU
Joe Hugley is back home! On Monday, ETSU men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver announced the hiring of Hugley as the Buccaneers’ new assistant coach. “I’m really excited to add Joe to my staff,” said Oliver. “Joe is going to bring a high level of teaching, player development and mentoring from a former player’s perspective. He’s going to
Delaware extends Inglesby through 2028-29
Delaware men’s basketball head coach Martin Ingelsby has signed a contract extension through the 2028-29 season, Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation Chrissi Rawak announced on Monday. Ingelsby, who begins his seventh season at the helm of the program, has two years remaining on his contract and will receive an additional five years after that. “Martin has done
Days named Director of Basketball Recruiting at Mississippi State
Patrice Days, one of the nation’s up-and-coming coaches, has been named the Director of Recruiting for Mississippi State’s men’s basketball program announced Monday by head coach Chris Jans. Days has already gained valuable coaching experience with nearly a decade of service as an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level. He has played an integral role
Mo Acker joins Grayson College Basketball Staff
Maurice Acker has been hired as the Grayson College Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “I’m very excited to add Mo to our staff,” says Head Coach Scott Monarch. “I respected his work ethic and approach to the game as a player and am confident that same work ethic will carry over into his coaching career.” Acker