D2 Elizabeth City State University has announced that they have parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Shawn Walker. The University released the following statement: “Earlier today, ECSU parted ways with former men’s basketball coach Shawn Walker. We wish Shawn the best in his future endeavors and appreciate his time with the Vikings.” Walker was
Doug Davenport named “Coach-in-Waiting” at Bellarmine
Bellarmine University Director of Athletics Scott Wiegandt announced today that the university has taken steps to ensure the continuity of the men’s basketball program by naming Doug Davenport as the Coach-in-Waiting, which essentially provides for the reins of the Bellarmine men’s basketball program to be transferred to Doug Davenport when his father, Scott Davenport, decides
Jordan Counts Hired as University of Tennessee Southern Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
The University of Tennessee Southern and men’s basketball Head Coach Dugan Lyne announced the hiring of Jordan Counts as the team’s new assistant coach on Monday afternoon. Counts will replace former RedHawk graduate Caleb Chowbay who left the program in March to pursue career opportunities outside of coaching. “I am very excited to join the
Cooper added to Bart Lundy’s staff at Milwaukee
Michael Cooper has joined the Milwaukee men’s basketball program as the Director of Player Development, head coach Bart Lundy announced today. Cooper spent the past two years as an assistant on Lundy’s coaching staff at Queens University of Charlotte, helping the Royals to an outstanding two-year stretch. “Michael spent the past two seasons with me at Queens and
OFFICIAL: Bolton promoted to Head Basketball Coach at University of the Ozarks
Following-up on my report from earlier today (D3 DIRT)… Matt Bolton has officially been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at University of the Ozarks. Here is the official release from the school: University of the Ozarks has promoted Matt Bolton to head men’s basketball coach, it was announced by athletic director Jimmy
Ellington added to Basketball Staff at rising D1 Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach, Grant Leonard, has announced the addition of two-time North Carolina State Champion coach, Gary Ellington, to his staff for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Ellington comes to Queens with a wealth of knowledge in his 16 years as a head coach at the high school level, leading Weddington High
Diaz named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Limestone University
Head coach Kyle Perry of the Limestone University men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of Dennis Diaz as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am very happy to have Dennis join our staff,” said Perry. “I coached against him as a player and feel that he will be a huge addition to our program and especially our players.”
Bialek named Head Coach at D3 Houghton College
Jeremy Bialek has joined the Houghton College Department of Athletics as the 11th head coach of the men’s basketball program, Houghton Director of Athletics Matthew Webb announced today. Bialek comes to Houghton after serving as assistant coach at Trinity Christian College for the past three seasons. At TCC, Bialek was charged with practice planning, game strategy, individual development,
Boisvert named Assistant Basketball Coach at George Washington
GW men’s basketball head coach Chris Caputo announced the hiring of Zak Boisvert as an assistant coach on Wednesday, rounding out his inaugural staff in Foggy Bottom. Boisvert comes to D.C. with 11 years of coaching experience, most recently at Indiana State. A former student manager at Fordham, Boisvert has also spent time at Army West Point, Maine,
Iowa assistant Speraw announces retirement
University of Iowa men’s basketball assistant coach Kirk Speraw announced his retirement, effective June 30, after 43 years of coaching college basketball. The announcement was made Wednesday by head coach Fran McCaffery. Speraw began his coaching career as a graduate assistant under Hall of Fame head coach Lute Olson on Iowa’s 1980 Final Four team
OFFICIAL: McLaughlin named Head Coach at D3 Bridgewater State
I confirmed this one a loooong time ago (D3 DIRT – 4/26). It’s finally been made official – Matt McLaughlin has officially been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 Bridgewater State University. Here’s the the release by BSU: Bridgewater State University Associate Vice President of Athletics and Student Wellness, Dr. Marybeth Lamb,
Hunter departs Lakeland CC; Named Head Coach at NAIA SMWC
Mike Hunter will become the new men’s head basketball coach for the Pomeroys. Coach Hunter comes to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College from Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio, where he has been the head coach since 2019. In his three years at Lakeland, he led the team to the OCCAC Conference championship, was the Regional XII