Central Community College athletics is pleased to announce the appointment of John Ritzdorf as men’s basketball coach. Ritzdorf comes to CCC from the University of Nebraska-Kearney where he has served as an assistant men’s basketball coach since 2016. In his first season, the Lopers went 20-10 and four UNK players were named All-MIAA. The UNK
Former USF Men’s BB standout David Maxwell returns as assistant coach for the Cougars
Former University of Sioux Falls Men’s Basketball standout David Maxwell has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Sioux Falls, according to an announcement today by head coach Chris Johnson. A Parkston, S.D., native, Maxwell was a standout at USF, where he was instrumental in leading the USF Men’s Basketball Team to
Combs resigns as Head Basketball Coach at OPSU
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Director of Athletics Meghan Mulcahy has announced that men’s basketball Head Coach Aaron Coombs has resigned his position with the Aggies. In his letter dated Monday (June 3), Coombs cited his intent to assume another coaching position, with Friday, June 7 as his final day with the Aggies. “We certainly thank
Ginsberg promoted to DBO at Holy Cross
The College of the Holy Cross has promoted Max Ginsberg to director of men’s basketball operations, as announced by head coach Bill Carmody. Ginsberg’s primary responsibilities will include heavy involvement in recruiting efforts, summer camps and day-to-day office duties, in addition to serving as the team’s travel and video coordinator. Ginsberg is entering his second
OFFICIAL: Petersen named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Dakota State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned on 5/13 (Daily Dirt)… South Dakota State men’s basketball coach Eric Henderson announced the addition of Bryan Petersen as assistant coach Monday. Petersen spent the last six seasons as head coach of the Kirkwood Community College men’s basketball program, leading the program to the 2016 and 2019
Taj Finger Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Loyola (MD)
Taj Finger, a former Stanford University post player who has coached in the NBA G-League, has joined the Loyola University Maryland men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, the Greyhounds’ head coach, Tavaras Hardy, announced today. Finger has spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Blue, the G-League team
Kindle added to Peru State Basketball Staff
With the expansion of the roster for the men’s basketball program, Peru State head coach Ludwig has announced the hiring of Reggie Kindle to his staff. Kindle was hired as an assistant coach and will also have the primary responsibility for the new junior varsity program for the 2019-2020 season. Ludwig stated, “We are absolutely
Capital University Basketball Staff Update
Capital University Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Damon Goodwin has announced a reorganization of the coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. Anthony Gholson will return for his sixth year with the Capital men’s basketball program and has been elevated to top assistant coach. He will now take the lead with Capital’s recruiting efforts, assist with
Burcar Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Northern Arizona
Shane Burcar has been elevated to the position of interim head coach of the Northern Arizona University men’s basketball program for the 2019-20 season, by NAU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Marlow. Burcar’s promotion follows the news that Jack Murphy has accepted the associate head coach position at the University of Arizona. “We are
Murphy bolts NAU; Named Associate Head Coach at Arizona
Arizona Basketball and head coach Sean Miller have announced the addition of former Northern Arizona head coach Jack Murphy to the Wildcats’ staff as associate head coach. Murphy brings a wealth of experience at both the college and professional ranks, while bringing deep Wildcat ties back with him to Tucson. “It’s very exciting to welcome
The often overlooked “little things” that make a big difference
When you are looking for ways to improve your program, what do you look for? Colleague insight? Books? Clinics? Film? Most programs look to these methods of getting better, but top teams aren’t stopping there and know that all of the “little things” add up. It can’t just be about the X’s and O’s. Sometimes
Marwan Elrakabawy Named Schreiner University Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Schreiner University Director of Athletics, Bill Raleigh, has announced that Marwan Elrakabawy has been named the interim head men’s basketball coach for the 2019-2020 season. “I am pleased to have Coach Elrakabawy transition into the role of interim head coach of our men’s basketball program,” said Raleigh. “With his leadership we hope to continue the