Here is the UPDATED HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker, with changes at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels. Changes so far: D1: 59 D2: 13 D3: 12 NAIA: 8 JUCO: 12
Utah Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Utah head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith announced the additions of Brandon Ubel, Justin Johnson and Logan Ogden to his support staff with the Runnin’ Utes basketball program. All three worked under Smith at various lengths during his three seasons at Utah State. Ubel joins the staff as the director of scouting after serving as a
Kevin Freeman Stepping Down as Assistant Coach at UConn
Assistant men’s basketball coach Kevin Freeman has decided to transition into a new role within the UConn division of athletics, focused on continuing to develop the National C Club. The National C Club seeks to build and foster relationships through networking, mentoring and professional experience opportunities between former and current UConn student-athletes. “I have been
Oklahoma Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Oklahoma head men’s basketball coach Porter Moser named six members of the Sooners’ coaching and support staff on Friday, assembling a group of proven winners who are committed to the culture Moser is building in Norman. In structuring his staff, Moser has hired K.T. Turner as associate head coach and Emanuel Dildy as an assistant
Jonas Hayes Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Xavier University
Xavier University Sedler Family Men’s Head Basketball Coach Travis Steele announced today that Jonas Hayes has been promoted to Crawford Family Associate Head Coach. Hayes, 39, just completed his third season as an assistant on Steele’s staff. “I am thrilled to announce that we are promoting Jonas Hayes to Associate Head Coach,” said Steele. “Jonas has
Jones named Head Coach at UNCG
UNC Greensboro (UNCG) today announced Mike Jones as new head coach for the men’s basketball program. He is the 10th head coach in UNCG men’s basketball history. Jones, who served as the head coach at Radford (Va.) University since 2011, has led his teams to Big South championships, the NCAA tournament, and has seen his players
ETSU Basketball Staff Update
First-year ETSU men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver announced on Monday the hiring of his entire coaching staff. Patrice Days, Mark Bialkoski and Mantoris Robinson have been named assistant coaches, while Oliver named Lucas Campbell the Director of Basketball Operations and Sunny Park the Director of Basketball Sport Performance. “I’m very excited to finally have
Miller resigns at D3 LeTourneau
Following the most successful run in program history, Dan Miller announced his resignation as LeTourneau University men’s basketball coach. “It’s been an amazing seven years, guiding the LeTourneau men’s basketball program,” Miller said. “My family and I are grateful for all the wonderful relationships, generosity and memories we have had here. I want to thank (Director
Buettner Promoted to Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Michigan Tech
Associate Head Coach Josh Buettner has been elevated to Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Michigan Tech, following the retirement of Kevin Luke on Thursday (Apr. 15). Buettner becomes the 12th head coach in program history, effective immediately. “Coach Buettner has the playing, coaching, and recruiting experience to lead our men’s basketball program,” Michigan Tech Athletic
Drill of the Week
In this Dr. Dish drill of the week, Coach Tony Miller demonstrates a great decision making drill called 2-on-1 shooting. Check out the full breakdown below! Adding both defense and decision making to your shooting drills can help take a player’s basketball IQ to the next level. In this 2-on-1 shooting drill, players must choose
Jessee replaces Schafer as Head Basketball Coach at Augustana
Tom Jessee, a 1991 Augustana graduate and long-time assistant coach on the staffs of Grey Giovanine and Steve Yount, was named today the 17th head basketball coach in the 120-year history of the Viking men’s program. Jessee succeeds Steve Schafer, who resigned after one season to pursue a private business opportunity. “Tom Jessee has played an
Coburn named Head Basketball Coach at Portland State
After years of effort, toil and passion, Jase Coburn‘s lifelong dream – to be a college basketball head coach – has come true. Portland State Athletics has named Coburn as its new men’s basketball coach. The announcement was made Friday by Director of Athletics Valerie Cleary. Coburn has been the Associate Head Coach of the Viking program