Desmond Balantine Named Assistant Coach at Tiffin University
Desmond Balantine has joined the Tiffin University men’s basketball coaching staff. Balentine will be joining the Tiffin University men’s basketball program as the Head Assistant Coach. Des played two seasons at the University of Incarnate Word under Dr. Carson Cunningham, where he was voted team captain two years in a row, helping lead the UIW
OFFICIAL: Reynolds named Assistant Coach at The Citadel
I first mentioned this move back on 3/31 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now been made official – John Reynolds has been hired as an assistant at The Citadel. Here’s the release from the school: The Citadel’s new Head Basketball Coach Ed Conroy has his first Assistant Coach in fellow Bulldogs Hoops alumnus John Reynolds. A 2011 graduate of The
Bunkenburg out at D3 Benedictine U (IL)
Keith Bunkenburg is no longer listed as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Benedictine University (IL). He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Jordan Townsend. According to Benedictine’s newspaper The Candor, Bunkerburg “said the N-word to a Black player on his team during an open gym Tuesday.” The report goes
Jansen takes over at Treasure Valley CC
James Jansen has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Treasure Valley Community College (OR). Jansen has spent the past two seasons as an assistant at NAIA The College of Idaho. This past season, he was part of a program that went 32-5 (20-2 Cascade Collegiate Conference). Prior to his time at
Clark resigns as Head Coach at D3 Alma College
Ryan Clark, the head coach of the Alma College men’s basketball team, will be leaving the program, director of athletics Sarah Dehring announced on Friday, April 22. “I would like to thank Coach Clark for his dedication to Alma College and Alma College Athletics. He has been a key member of our staff for the past 10
OFFICIAL: Wright named Head Coach at Langston University
Following-up on something that I first reported yesterday (NAIA DIRT). Chris Wright has now officially been named as the head coach at NAIA Langston University. Here is the official release from LU: Langston University Director of Athletics Donnita Rogers is pleased to announce Chris Wright as the head men’s basketball coach for the Langston Lions.
OFFICIAL: Senthil named Head Basketball Coach at Oberlin
Following-up on something that I reported yesterday (D3 DIRT). Oberlin has officially named Shiva Senthil as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release from the college: Oberlin College Associate Vice President for Athletics Advancement and Delta Lodge Director of Athletics & Physical Education Natalie Winkelfoos announced the appointment of Shiva (SHE-vah) Senthil as the
OFFICIAL: Donlon steps down at Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics has officially announced the transition of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Billy Donlon. “Melissa and I would like to thank the Kansas City Basketball community allowing us to feel like family,” Donlon said. “We began this journey 3 years ago and promised to put our heart and soul into making this basketball program something
Stitt promoted to Associate Head Coach at Geneva College
Geneva College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Santarsiero announced this week that assistant men’s basketball coach Zack Stitt has been promoted to Associate Head Coach for the men’s basketball program. Stitt arrived at Geneva as a student-athlete on the men’s basketball team in 2012, and he played four seasons for the Golden Tornadoes, two years as a team captain.
2022 Big Easy Coaches Conference, June1-2
We are excited to announce the 2022 Big Easy Coaches Conference held by Mal Mundy. This year line up is loaded with top College Coaches from multiple levels from NAIA, Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3. BECC will feature 2 days, 8 speakers each day, 16 total with on-court instructions. Come to the BECC
Hayes named DBO at Lafayette
Jalen Hayes has been added to the coaching staff of first-year Leopard men’s basketball coach Mike Jordan. He will take over as the director of operations. Hayes spent the 2021-22 season on the men’s basketball coaching staff at Widener University, coaching under Chris Carideo. He helped lead that team to a berth in the semifinals of the