Michael Musselman was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman announced today. Michael Musselman will continue to lead the men’s basketball recruiting efforts while handling the day-to-day operations of the program. This past year, he completed his third season with the Razorbacks as the director of recruiting while adding the title
Dixie State assistant May named Head Coach at Snow College
In the 5/3 edition of the Daily Dirt, I mentioned Dixie State assistant Andrew May as a finalist at NJCAA D1 Snow College. He has now officially been hired – here’s the release from Snow: Snow College announced today the hiring of Andrew May as their new Men’s basketball coach. Andrew May, born in Mt.
OFFICIAL: Bradley’s Nesbitt named Head Coach at Panola JC
I mentioned this one in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now been made official. Bradley Director of Basketball Operations Mike Nesbitt has been named as the new head basketball coach at Panola College (TX). The Panola basketball Twitter account tweeted the following: Nesbitt was an assistant at Panola in 2018-19 and has also spent time
OFFICIAL: Omidvar named Assistant Coach at Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina University head men’s basketball coach Cliff Ellis has announced the addition of Nima Omidvar as an assistant coach effective immediately. Omidvar has coaching experience on both the high school and college levels, serving on the collegiate staffs at Fordham, George Washington, South Alabama, Maryland, NC State, and Bowie State. He has been a part of seven
Thomas added to Richmond Basketball Staff
Peter Thomas has been hired as an assistant coach, Richmond men’s basketball head coach Chris Mooney announced Tuesday. Thomas returns to Richmond following nine seasons on the staff at Campbell University, including the last five as associate head coach. “I’m thrilled to have Peter back at Richmond,” said Mooney. “He is a tremendously talented coach who brings with him
Keckler named Head Basketball Coach at Moravian
Moravian University has selected Darryl Keckler as its new Head Men’s Basketball Coach effective May 31. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Coach Keckler to Moravian University and the Athletic Department as our new men’s basketball coach,” stated Director of Athletics & Recreation and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mary Beth Spirk. “He is a proven winner and
Figueroa named Head Basketball Coach at D3 North Central College
North Central College athletic director Jim Miller ’86 has announced the hiring of Anthony Figueroa as the 19th head coach in the 120-year history of the Cardinals’ men’s basketball program. “We’re excited to welcome Coach Figueroa to North Central after an outstanding coaching tenure at Parkland,” Miller said. “His teams have competed at a high level and
Bloomington Native and Former IU Great Jordan Hulls Named Team and Recruiting Coordinator
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that Bloomington native and 2013 Big Ten champion Jordan Hulls will become the Hoosiers Team and Recruiting Coordinator. He will begin his tenure following the conclusion of his season, his ninth as a professional, in the German BBL League where he has played for MHP Riesen
Sonnen Named Duluth Assistant Coach
The University of Minnesota Duluth Men’s Basketball Team has named Marc Sonnen as it’s next Assistant Basketball Coach, who will be joining the team for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Sonnen comes from the University of Northern Iowa where he was a Graduate Assistant for the past two seasons. “We’re extremely excited to add Marc to
Belmont DBO Hedgepeth named Head Coach at D3 Berry College
Berry College President Dr. Stephen Briggs and Director of Athletics Dr. Angel Mason are pleased to announce the hire of Mick Hedgepeth as the Vikings next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “It is an honor and joy to accept the head men’s basketball coaching position at Berry College,” said Hedgepeth. “I am extremely appreciative of the opportunity to join Berry’s
REPORT: Johnson departs NC State Basketball Staff
According to a report from Inside Pack Sports, James Johnson will not return as an assistant coach at NC State next season. According to the report, “this was a personal move for Johnson, who informed Keatts of his decision. Various factors played a role in Johnson’s decision.” Johnson had been on Kevin Keatts staff since 2017,
Drill of The Week
In this drill from Ratiopharm Ulm and FIBA Skills Trainer Moris Hadzija, simulate split second situations with balanced shooting. https://www.youtube.com/embed/F17FIj4BVJ8 Split Second Reactions This workout encompasses four different drill variations and shooting from two different spots on the floor, 45-degree and corner threes. Shot 1 – Back to the basket, crossover, turn and shootShot 2