During his first month on the job, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Cole Dewey, has adjusted to his new virtual reality. He’s spent hours on the phone, scouring the country for recruits, as well as meticulously putting together his staff. And on Friday, he named Zach Towle as his lead assistant. “Zach has been coaching in
OFFICIAL: Byrd tabbed as Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas-Cossatot
Following up on something that I had in today’s Daily Dirt. Robert Byrd’s hiring as the head coach at NJCAA Arkansas-Cossatot has now been made official. Apparently he will serve as the AD and women’s basketball coach as well. Here’s the official release… UA Cossatot hosted a virtual Zoom press conference to introduce Robert Byrd
Badrtalei Elevated to Associate Head Coach at UC Irvine
Ryan Badrtalei, who is entering his 16th year on the UC Irvine men’s basketball staff, has been elevated to associate head coach. “No one has been more a part of our sustained success in men’s basketball at UC Irvine than Ryan, and I appreciate his work-ethic, professionalism and talent. I am happy for him and
Gallup named Head Basketball Coach at Fulton Montgomery CC
Ej Gallup has been selected as the new Head Coach for the Fulton Montgomery Community College Men’s Basketball Program. Gallup takes over for Coach Ed Collar who is stepping down after 12 successful seasons to coach the Gloversville High School Boy’s Basketball Team. Collar most recently led his 2018-19 team to a 20-win season and
Spruance joins USI Basketball Staff
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball announced the hiring of John Spruance as a men’s basketball assistant coach. He completes USI Head Coach Stan Gouard’s staff that also includes current assistant coach Kevin Gant. “I am very excited to have John and Kevin on our staff,” said Gouard. “We have assembled two great coaches from the
NCAA upholds violations and show-cause order for former UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie
The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee upheld findings that former head UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie violated head coach responsibility and ethical conduct rules. The committee also upheld a penalty that requires the former head coach to serve a three-year show-cause order, according to the decision. The complete 15 page decision can be
OFFICIAL: Connors named Head Basketball Coach at USciences
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported back on April 25th (D2 DIRT). The hiring of Michael Connors at USciences (PA) has now been made official. The school has released the following statement: Michael Connors, who possesses over 30 years of coaching experience at the Division I level, has been hired as the new
SEMO Basketball Staff Update
Southeast Missouri completed its men’s basketball staff with the addition of Sam McMahon and Aaron Proctor Wednesday. McMahon joins the Redhawks as an assistant coach, while Proctor will serve as the program’s director of operations. McMahon worked the last six years at Missouri Southern in roles as an assistant coach and associate head coach. MSSU is an
Giovanine announces retirement after 21 seasons at D3 Augustana
After 21 seasons as Head Coach of the Augustana men’s basketball program, Grey Giovanine announced his retirement on Tuesday. Under Giovanine’s guidance, the Vikings posted a 433-150 (.743) record, won 10 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin championships and six conference tournament titles and made 10 trips to the NCAA Division III Tournament—including two appearances
OFFICIAL: Lincoln Names Lowery as its New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Lincoln University has officially named Corey Lowery as their new head men’s basketball coach. This was first reported earlier today by HoopDirt.com (D2 DIRT). Here is the official statement released by Lincoln: Lincoln University Director of Athletics Harry Stinson III has announced the hiring of Corey Lowery as the Lions 22nd head men’s basketball coach following a
OFFICIAL: Eastern New Mexico tabs Owen as Head Basketball Coach
I mentioned this one in Sunday’s Daily Dirt It’s now been made official…. Eastern New Mexico Athletic Director Matt Billings is proud to announce the hiring of Brent Owen as the next head men’s basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University. Owen becomes the 14th head coach in the history of Eastern New Mexico men’s
OFFICIAL: Roth named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Hiram College
HoopDirt.com first confirmed this back on April 17th (D3 DIRT). It’s now been made official – here is the release from Hiram… Hiram College Athletic Director Todd W. Hibbs announced on Tuesday the appointment of Taylor Roth as the 18th head coach of the Hiram Terriers men’s basketball program. Roth joins the Terriers from the