One of the state’s most highly successful prep basketball coaches is coming to Jones College. Newton Mealer, who has guided Center Hill High School in Olive Branch for the past 12 seasons, was introduced as the 17th men’s basketball head coach at Jones College. He was unanimously approved by the college’s Board of Trustees during a
Esboldt named M/W DBO at Minot State
Sam Esboldt has been announced as the new Director of Basketball Operations for the Minot State men’s and women’s basketball programs. Esboldt comes to Minot from Des Moines Area Community College, where he spent the last three years as an assistant coach. In his time at DMACC the Bears were a combined 72-19 and were
OFFICIAL: Linton named Head Basketball Coach at Tufts
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on Monday (D3 DIRT). Tufts has officially announced the hiring of Brandon Linton as their head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release: Brandon Linton, who has a wide range of coaching experience in Division I and III and in the NESCAC, has been hired as
Marrion named Assistant Basketball Coach at Idaho
Tim Marrion has been hired as Assistant Coach of the University of Idaho men’s basketball team, head coach Zac Claus announced today. “My family and I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Coach Claus and the athletic administration for the opportunity to rejoin the Vandal family! I am personally very excited to work once
Cleveland State Extends Gates’ Contract through 2026-27
The Cleveland State University Board of Trustees approved updated contract terms for head men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates at the May 20, 2021 meeting. CSU and Coach Gates have agreed to a revised contract that will now run through the 2026-27 season, with the possibility that more years could be added if Gates’ teams meet
Price assumes new role at Houston
University of Houston Director of Player Development Hollis Price will move into a new position as Special Assistant to the Head Coach during the 2021-22 season, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Wednesday. Following the Cougars’ run to the NCAA Final Four for the first time since 1984, assistant coach Alvin Brooks left the Cougars to
Morrell receives contract extension at UNCA
UNC Asheville Athletics announced new three-year contracts for head women’s basketball coach Honey Brown and head men’s basketball coach Mike Morrell on Wednesday. “We are excited that both Honey and Mike have signed new three year contracts,” stated Janet R. Cone, Director of Athletics. “Both of them are All in for Asheville and have the
Crarey named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA St. Thomas University
Patrick E. Crarey II has been named as the St. Thomas University (STU) Men’s Basketball Coach and an Assistant Athletic Director, announces STU Athletic Director Bill Rychel. “We are excited to add Patrick to our department. He is a proven winner and will add a lot of experience to our university, on and off the court,” said Rychel.
Hernandez named Head Basketball Coach at Seward County CC
After a national search, Rylee Hernandez has been selected as the 9th Head Coach in Seward County Men’s Basketball History. Hernandez comes to Seward after a 5-year stretch as the Head Coach at Williston State College, which includes winning the 2019 District XI Championship and becoming the second-ever coach at Williston State to earn a
Smith Adds Barnes as Director of Player Personnel at Utah
Utah head men’s basketball coach announced the addition of Tramel Barnes as director of player personnel on Tuesday. “Tramel has been part of winning everywhere he’s been and that’s not an accident,” said Smith. “He’s relationship driven and leaves a positive impression on everyone he comes in contact with. He has a wealth of experience from
Dan Beré Joins Wright State Men’s Basketball Staff
Wright State men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced Tuesday the addition of Dan Beré as an assistant coach for the Raiders. “Dan is a great fit for our program, he is familiar with how we operate and brings plenty of ties to the Midwest,” Nagy said. “He has high character and will be a great
Noonan Named Assistant Coach for Millikin Men’s Basketball
Millikin University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kramer Soderberg has completed his coaching staff with the addition of former St. Teresa High School Head Coach Tom Noonan. “I am thrilled to add Coach Tom Noonan to my coaching staff at Millikin,” said Soderberg. Coach Noonan is such a special coach! His basketball knowledge and experience are