Inspiring. Authentic. Real. Coach. Mentor. Counselor. Teacher. Leader. Irreplaceable. OG. Those are the words used to describe long-time Michigan State men’s basketball assistant coach Mike Garland by some of his former players. In a career which has spanned more than four decades, starting as a high school coach in 1977, and includes 22 years with the Michigan
OFFICIAL: Senadhi selected ss Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Bridgeport
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 6/8 (DAILY DIRT). Kranthi “Krunch” Senadhi has officially been hired as the head basketball coach at Bridgeport. Here’s the official statement from UB: University of Bridgeport (UB) today announced that Kranthi “Krunch” Senadhi has been selected as the new head coach for the Purple Knights’ men’s basketball
Three30 Basketball is Hiring Basketball Trainer Interns
Three30 Basketball is a premier skill development and training company geared toward the improvement of high-level and elite basketball players. This summer we are looking to expand our team to include a basketball training internship. This temporary position would be perfect for any high-level male or female, post high school or collegiate level player looking to
The 13th Annual Rising Coaches Conference – 7/19-20 – Chicago
We are thrilled to host the 13th Annual Rising Conference July 19-20, at the Zephyr Event Center in Chicago, IL. Please use the code HoopDirt to receive 20% off when you REGISTER TODAY at www.risingcoaches.com Confirmed Speakers: Shauna Green – Illinois Mike Procopio – NBA Player Development Coach Dave Severns – NBA Pro Scout Elwyn McRoy – Coastal Carolina Kevin Devitt –
OFFICIAL: Nee named Head Basketball Coach at Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa
Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on 6/6 (JUCO DIRT). Patrick Nee has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa. Here’s the release from NOC: Northern Oklahoma College has named Patrick Nee as the new Mavs’ men’s basketball coach, athletic director Alan Foster announced Thursday. Nee comes
Lloyd extended through 2026-27 at Arizona
The University of Arizona and Tommy Lloyd, head coach for Arizona men’s basketball, have agreed to a contract extension through the 2026-27 academic year and new financial terms, both of which were approved by the Arizona Board of Regents at its meeting on Thursday. The new terms of the five-year contract include $19 million in total
French named Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal Poly
Bringing more than two decades of experience to Mott Athletics Center from a variety of collegiate divisions, Darren French was recently named Cal Poly men’s basketball assistant coach. French, joining fourth-year head coach John Smith‘s staff alongside second-year assistant Keith Berard, arrives in San Luis Obispo after serving as Texas Tech’s director of operations last season. With French, the
Reyes named Head Basketball Coach at Loyola University New Orleans
Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today… The defending NAIA Men’s Basketball National Champions have a new head coach. Loyola University New Orleans Director of Athletics Brett Simpson announced on Thursday the hiring of Donald Reyes as the program’s fourth head coach since Wolf Pack athletics restarted in 1991, and he’s set to begin work
OFFICIAL: Chambers returns to Texas Southern as Assistant Coach
Following-up on something that I first mentioned earlier this afternoon (DAILY DIRT). The hiring of Brandon Chambers at Texas Southern is now official. Here’s the release from TSU: Texas Southern head basketball coach Johnny Jones announced the return of Brandon Chambers to the men’s basketball staff. Chambers returns to TSU after spending the previous season
Former Adrian Head Coach Lindsay joins Trine Basketball Staff
The Trine University men’s basketball team and head coach Brooks Miller have announced the hiring of assistant coach Kyle Lindsay heading into the 2022-23 season. Most recently, Lindsay was the head coach at fellow Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) school, Adrian College. From 2016-2021, he led his alma mater to their first MIAA Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in
Gatens named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iowa
University of Iowa head basketball coach Fran McCaffery has named former Hawkeye, Matt Gatens, as an assistant coach on his staff, replacing the position previously occupied by Kirk Speraw, who announced his retirement from coaching last month. “We are excited to have Matt Gatens rejoin our program as an assistant coach,” said McCaffery. “Matt was
K.T. Turner Named Kentucky Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
K.T. Turner, who has been a mainstay in the college basketball coaching profession for nearly 20 years, will join the Kentucky men’s basketball staff as its newest assistant coach in 2022-23. “I knew that when we had an opening, K.T. Turner would be our next guy I’d be calling on,” UK head coach John Calipari said.