KJ Conklin has joined Olney Central College as an assistant men’s basketball coach. “I am extremely excited about working with these players,” Conklin said. “I’ve had a chance to meet and work with them for the last two weeks and they have a passion to get better. With the delayed start to the season, we
Central Adds Johnson to Men’s Basketball Staff
Coach Craig Douma has added Jack Johnson to the Central College men’s basketball coaching staff. Johnson, a 2018 Buena Vista University graduate, has served as assistant boys basketball coach at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School for the past two seasons, helping the squad post a 33-7 mark. He also served as a high school business teacher there. Johnson is
Indiana Tech Men’s Basketball Adds Trio to Coaching Staff
The Indiana Tech men’s basketball program has finalized its coaching staff for the 2020-21 season, head coach Ted Albert announced. Now in his fourth season at the helm for the Warriors, Albert will be joined on the sidelines by Javante Wilson, Kenton Aubrey and Josh Riikonen for the upcoming year, none of whom are strangers
Ole Miss Legend Marshall Henderson Joins Men’s Hoops Staff
One of the most popular players in Ole Miss basketball history returns to campus, as head coach Kermit Davis announced the addition of Marshall Henderson to his staff. Henderson, who led the Rebels to a SEC Tournament title and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2013, will serve as a graduate manager. “We love having our former players
REPORT: LSU’s Wade involved with ‘impermissible payments’ to players
According to an ESPN report, LSU head coach Will Wade “arranged for, offered and/or provided impermissible payments, including cash payments, to at least 11 men’s basketball prospective student-athletes, their family members, individuals associated with the prospects and/or nonscholastic coaches in exchange for the prospects’ enrollment at LSU.” Wade is already under investigation by the NCAA
Gash named Director of MBB Player Development and Analytics at La Salle
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard has announced Wednesday that Pete Gash will assume the role of Director of Player Development and Analytics. Gash brings a tremendous amount of Division I experience to the position. “Pete and I have known each other since the early stages of our coaching careers,” Howard said. “He
OFFICIAL: Strine tabbed as Assistant Basketball Coach at Chicago State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on August 13th (DAILY DIRT). Tommy Strine has officially been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Chicago State. The school released the following today: Chicago State head men’s basketball coach Lance Irvin announced today the hiring of Tommy Strine as an assistant coach. “We’re fortunate to have
NDSCS adds Shaw to Men’s Basketball Staff
North Dakota State College of Science has announced the hiring of Brad Shaw to its men’s basketball staff, replacing the spot vacated by Tyler Slick in his departure to the University of Memphis. Shaw comes to NDSCS from Dickinson State where he spent one season under Josh Vaughan. Vaughan left DSU for an assistant position
HOT: Mihalich to take temporary leave at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich will be taking a temporary medical leave from his head coaching responsibilities. “We wish Coach Mihalich well during this time and look forward to his return soon,” commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. Associate Head Coach Mike Farrelly will serve as the
Brenneman elevated to DBO at Mercer
Head men’s basketball coach Greg Gary announced the promotion of Luke Brenneman to Director of Basketball Operations on Wednesday morning. “I am thankful to Coach Gary and the Mercer athletic department for this opportunity,” said Brenneman. “It is an honor to be chosen for this role. After working with coach Gary as a manager at
Director of Scouting Toby Lane Promoted to Assistant Coach for Tulsa Basketball
A six-year veteran of The University of Tulsa basketball staff, Toby Lane, was promoted to assistant basketball coach today, it was announced by Head Coach Frank Haith. Lane has spent the past 13 seasons under Haith, first as the associate director of basketball Operations at Miami (Fla.), then at Missouri as the director of operations
Bryant Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Bryant University men’s basketball head coach Jared Grasso finalized his coaching staff for the 2020-21 season on Tuesday afternoon. Grasso announced the promotion of Phil Martelli Jr. to the role of Associate Head Coach and the promotion of Eamonn Mahar to Assistant Coach. He also welcomes Luke St. Lifer back as the Director of Basketball