UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced the promotions of Noah Dartmann and Josh Lane for the 2022-23 men’s basketball coaching staff. Dartmann, who enters his third year with the program in 2022-23 after spending the first two seasons as a graduate assistant and then video coordinator, will now serve as UAB’s director of basketball administration. Lane, a two-time UAB graduate who
Monmouth Assistant JR Reid Steps Down From His Position
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball assistant coach JR Reid has announced Tuesday he is stepping down from his position on staff to pursue opportunities outside of college basketball. “First, I would like to thank Dr. McNeil for giving me an opportunity to pursue my coaching career, and Jeff Stapleton and President Leahy for allowing me to continue
OFFICIAL: Komara named Head Basketball Coach at Montevallo
Following-up on something that I first mentioned earlier this morning (D2 DIRT). The hiring of Anthony Komara at Montevallo is now official – here’s the release from the school: A new era in men’s college basketball at the University of Montevallo began on Tuesday with the introduction of new head coach Anthony Komara. He takes
Wilkins promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
After four seasons as assistant coach on the Georgia Tech basketball staff, Anthony Wilkins has been promoted to associate head coach with the Yellow Jackets, head coach Josh Pastner announced. Wilkins, 41, came to Tech in June of 2018 after spending five seasons on the staff at Tulane and has made his biggest impact in player and
Snow College announces the retaining of Assistant Coach Ben Cruickshank
Snow College men’s basketball head coach Andrew May has announced the retaining of assistant coach Ben Cruickshank. “Having interacted with Ben the last few years as I recruited Snow players, his passion for coaching and his belief in the special nature of Snow College was obvious,” May said, “His experience in assisting Snow College to
Sacramento State Hall-of-Famer Leath named Assistant Coach at his Alma Mater
Loren Leath, a member of the Sacramento State Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame, is returning to campus to serve as assistant men’s basketball coach, it was announced today by first-year head coach David Patrick. Leath becomes the third assistant hired by Patrick, as he joins associate head coach Michael Czepil and assistant Hays Myers on Sacramento State’s staff. No stranger to
Claunch agrees to contract extension at Nicholls State
Nicholls State University men’s basketball head coach Austin Claunch has agreed to a contract extension, Athletics Director Jonathan Terrell announced. Pending approval of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, the extension will add two years to Claunch’s current contract, securing the Houston native through the 2025-26 season. As the second-youngest head coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, Claunch
OFFICIAL: Sowers named Head Coach at South Plains
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT earlier today. It’s now official – here’s the release from SPC: For the first time in more than two decades, the South Plains College men’s basketball program will have a new leader roaming the hardwood at the Texan Dome as Hayden Sowers has been tabbed the new
Scheyer adds Baker as Duke Men’s Basketball General Manager
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has announced the addition of Rachel Baker to the program as general manager. In this exclusive position, Baker will specialize in helping players enhance their personal and professional skill sets, capitalize on strategic partnerships, including NIL opportunities, and work to support players in navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with being
Shannon named Director of Basketball Operations at Oakland
Oakland University Men’s Basketball has announced the promotion of Colin Shannon to Director of Basketball Operations ahead of the 2022-23 season. “Colin has been with me for six years as a student manager and a graduate assistant,” said Kampe, “You reward loyalty and hard work when it’s done well. Colin deserves this chance and is well prepared
Tyler Smithpeters promoted to Head Coach at John A. Logan College
John A. Logan College is excited to announce that Tyler Smithpeters has been named the College’s seventh Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Smithpeters has spent the past four years as an assistant at the College under Coach Kyle Smithpeters. During his time as an assistant, the program has gone 102-19 with three consecutive Region 24 titles
Clayman Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Southern Utah
The Southern Utah University men’s basketball program and Head Coach Todd Simon have announced the promotion of Flynn Clayman to Associate Head Coach. “Coach Clayman has been a dedicated assistant and a tireless worker for the program,” said Simon. “His growth from a graduate assistant to now Associate Head Coach is a testament to his commitment to excellence.” Clayman