Bringing a wealth of experience as a former professional player and collegiate coach, Arlington native Dwight Thorne II has been named the new UT Arlington men’s basketball assistant coach. A standout at Arlington Martin High School from 2002-06, Thorne has spent the past five years as a member of the Denver men’s basketball staff, including the
Augustana College (IL) names Delp Assistant Basketball Coach
Jordan Delp, a 2009 Augustana graduate and former Viking standout, has been added to the staff of Head Coach Tom Jessee. Delp was hired to fill the full-time assistant position that opened up when Jessee was elevated to the top spot in April. Delp was a mainstay on Coach Grey Giovanine’s teams from 2004-09, helping Augustana
Forrest joins MSU Denver Basketball Staff
MSU Denver men’s basketball coach Michael Bahl has announced that PJ Forrest has joined the program as an assistant coach. “We are excited to have someone with PJ’s talent and experience joining us,” Bahl said. “PJ has been a part of the RMAC both as a player and as a coach. He’s always been a part
DeMatha’s Jones named Associate Head Coach at Virginia Tech
Mike Jones, the head coach at DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland since 2002-03 and a 22-time USA Basketball coach, has been named associate head coach of the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Young announced Monday. “Virginia Tech is first and foremost getting a great person who not only fits our program, but
Beard elevated to Assistant Coach at Houston
As the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program prepares for the 2021-22 season, K.C. Beard was named the team’s newest assistant coach, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Monday. Beard has served the Cougars for the last seven years as video coordinator Following the Cougars’ run to the NCAA Final Four for the first time since
McMains named Assistant Coach at Louisville
Ross McMains, who has served in varied roles in coaching and player development in the NBA, G League and international basketball for the past 14 years, has been named an assistant basketball coach at the University of Louisville under head coach Chris Mack. “I am thrilled to announce our newest assistant coach, Ross McMains,” said Mack.
OFFICIAL: Elmira announces MBB Coaching Change
Following up on my report from the weekend (D3 DIRT). Here’s the official statement from Elmira College on their men’s basketball coaching change: The Elmira College Department of Athletics announced on Monday that Randie Torgalski, a 13-year veteran in the EC community, has been elevated to Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach. Torgalski will
Villanova’s Wright to be Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Villanova head coach Jay Wright will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2021, it was announced today on ESPN. In 27 seasons as head coach, including seven at Hofstra University (1994-2001) and the last 20 at Villanova University, Wright has notched 612 victories, including
Peters joins Xavier Basketball Staff
Xavier University Sedler Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach Travis Steele announced that Danny Peters has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Peters spent the past three seasons as an assistant at the University of Arizona under former Xavier head coach Sean Miller. Miller is not Peters’ only connection to Xavier. Peters worked under former
Ricciardi promoted to Assistant Coach at NAU
Northern Arizona head men’s basketball coach Shane Burcar announced the promotion of Jake Ricciardi to assistant coach. Ricciardi recently wrapped up his first season on Burcar’s staff as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations. “Jake took a risk; he came across from South Alabama with no title and hoped for the best and he worked really
Coombs takes over at Barton CC (KS)
Jeremy Coombs has been approved by the Board of Trustees to take over the Barton Community College men’s basketball program. Becoming Barton’s 12th men’s basketball coach in 53 seasons of competition, Coombs replaces the vacancy following Craig Fletchall’s retirement of 16 years leading the program. Coombs comes to Barton from Neosho County Community College where
Brown named Head Basketball Coach at Kankakee CC
Kankakee Community College has selected Michael Brown as its new recruiter and men’s basketball coach. Most recently, Brown was assistant director of admissions, and assistant basketball and football coach at De La Salle Institute in Chicago. “KCC provides an excellent education while also having a tremendous amount of sports tradition,” Brown said. “I look forward