Athletic director Kurt McGuffin has announced that Montez Robinson will take over as interim head coach of the University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball program. Robinson becomes the 11th head coach in Skyhawk men’s basketball history, following Anthony Stewart – who tragically passed away on Nov. 15. “We will be leaning heavily on all of our
UT Martin launches Coach Anthony Stewart Memorial Fund
The University of Tennessee Foundation has announced the Coach Anthony Stewart Memorial Fund, honoring the late Skyhawk head men’s basketball coach who passed away on Nov. 15. Donations can be made online at give.utm.edu, selecting “Make a Gift”, clicking on “Search for College, School, or Preferred Fund”, selecting “Area of Support Not Listed (Other)” and typing
Brown named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Wichita State
Wichita State Director of Athletics Darron Boatright has named Isaac Brown interim head coach following the resignation of men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall. “What the program needs right now is stability,” Boatright said. “Isaac has been here for seven years and has good rapport and relationships with the players and staff. I think he is
HOT: Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall resigns
Wichita State head basketball coach Gregg Marshall has resigned effective immediately. Marshall and the school released the following earlier this morning: “This was a difficult decision, but one I feel was necessary for my family, the university and, most importantly, the student-athletes,” Marshall said. “I remain grateful for my years spent at Wichita State. I
Memorial Ceremony set for Anthony Stewart
The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold a memorial ceremony for Skyhawk head men’s basketball coach Anthony Stewart on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The event is open to the public, who are asked to follow mask and social distancing guidelines. All guests will be required to
GW Men’s Basketball adds Jackson as Director of Scouting and Analytics
Head Coach Jamion Christian announced a new member to his staff today as Seth Jackson comes aboard with a wealth of experience and knowledge honed at the collegiate and professional levels domestically and abroad. GW’s new director of scouting and analytics most recently served as an assistant coach at McKendree University where he was the
New Orleans Men’s Basketball Staff Update
New Orleans head men’s basketball coach Mark Slessinger has announced the promotion of Cory Dixon to director of basketball operations/on-campus recruiting, and the promotion of Bradley Feig to video and analytics coordinator. Cory Dixon The UNO alum (class of 2014) joined the staff last season as the director of player development/internal operations following his professional playing
OFFICIAL: Schmitt departs North Texas; Joins HDI
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on 10/20 (DAILY DIRT). Andy Schmitt’s move from North Texas to HD Intelligence is now official… HD Intelligence Co-Founders Colton Houston & Matt Dover have announced the addition of Andy Schmitt as a sales consultant for men’s basketball. HDI continues to make waves within the college basketball
Boeheim releases statement following positive COVID-19 test
Syracuse head men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim has tested positive for COVID-19. The 75-year old long-time Orange head coach released the following statement on Twitter: The men’s basketball program has paused all activities, as another member of the program also tested positive. Syracuse AD John Wildhack released the following: “Our top priority is the health
UT Martin Head Coach Anthony Stewart Passes Away
The University of Tennessee at Martin is saddened to announce today’s passing of Anthony Stewart, who was slated to begin his fifth season as the Skyhawks’ head men’s basketball coach later this month. He was 50 years old. “We are stunned to hear this tragic news,” Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin said. “Coach Stewart was a
Rose Promoted to Associate Head Coach of Lee University Men’s Basketball Program
Lee University men’s basketball assistant coach Cole Rose has been named associate head coach, it was recently announced by Lee athletic director Larry Carpenter and head men’s coach Bubba Smith. “Coach Rose has been an integral part of our men’s basketball program for the past seven years,” said Carpenter. “He is one of the hardest workers I know and is
Capel added to Palm Beach Atlantic Men’s Basketball Staff
Jackson Capel, a former NAIA All-American who played eight seasons of professional basketball in Europe, has been added as a volunteer assistant basketball coach for the men’s basketball program. David Balza, who is entering his eight season as the Palm Beach Atlantic University Head Basketball Coach, made the announcement. From 2009 through 2017, Capel played