Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com first posted back on 7/10 (Daily Dirt)… The University of Redlands recently welcomed Tim Bross to the Bulldog family as the first, full-time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach under Head Coach Jim Ducey. Bross embarks upon this new venture with a unique familiarity of Currier Gym, Redlands men’s basketball,
Darrin Stalling hired as Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Cumberland County CC
After a thorough search to fill the position of Head Coach of Cumberland County College Dukes Men’s Basketball, Athletic Director Keith Gorman has tabbed Darrin Stalling as the man to take over the Dukes program. Stalling, 52, takes over a program poised to make a run in the upcoming 2018-2019 season with much of the
HOT: Rusthoven out as Head Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s University (MN)
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota vice president for Mission and Student Life Dr. Timothy Gossen announced Monday, July 16, that Jamison Rusthoven will no longer be the Cardinal men’s basketball head coach. The university will begin a national search for his replacement immediately. Rusthoven was hired as the head coach at SMU back in 2013, and compiled a
Dixon tabbed as Director of Basketball Operations at Appalachian State
Appalachian State men’s basketball head coach Jim Fox has announced that Carlos Dixon has been named director of basketball operations. Dixon comes to the High Country after serving as an assistant coach for the past two seasons at Queens University in Charlotte. With the Royals, Dixon played a role in skill development, scouting reports, academics
Alaska Fairbanks names Greg Sparling Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Back on 6/25, HoopDirt.com mentioned Greg Sparling as the “HOT” name at he University of Alaska Fairbanks (Daily Dirt – 6/25/18). It’s now been made official that the Nanooks have named the former Central Washington University coach as their new head coach. Sparling becomes the 12th head coach in program history, succeeding former bench boss Mick
Jay Morris named Assistant Basketball Coach at San Diego State
San Diego State men’s basketball head coach Brian Dutcher has hired Jay Morris to be an assistant coach on his staff. Morris will join Dutcher and assistant coaches Rod Palmer and Dave Velasquez on the sideline and the recruiting trail. “We are excited to have Jay join the Aztec basketball family for a second time,”
Devin Heath-Granger Named Director of Basketball Operations at Marian University
The Marian men’s basketball team has hired Devin Heath-Granger to the role of director of basketball operations as announced by head coach Scott Heady. “It means a lot to be able to start my career in the city I grew up playing basketball,” said Heath-Granger. “Getting the chance to learn from coaches with such great knowledge and experience
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Improving Team Communication in the Off-season
Encourage Player-Player Communication Schools all across the country have different rules and regulations limiting the contact of head/assistant coaches to their players during the off-season, but this does not limit the interactions players can have with each other. Building a successful team in every sport requires players to communicate on and off the floor. The
Adam Blaylock Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Purdue Fort Wayne
The Purdue Fort Wayne men’s basketball program has announced the addition of assistant coach Adam Blaylock. Blaylock spent the last three seasons as the top assistant for junior college Panola College in Carthage, Texas. He helped the Ponies to 70 wins during that time. Last season Panola went 20-12 and had six student-athletes sign with
Donnie Jones Joins Dayton Men’s Basketball Staff
University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant has announced that Donnie Jones, a highly successful college coach for many years, has joined the Flyer basketball staff as assistant coach. “I’m excited to announce the addition of Donnie Jones to our staff,” Grant said. “He brings a level of familiarity to our culture and to
Hampden-Sydney Hires Assistant Coaches
-Hampden-Sydney head basketball coach Dee Vick announced the hiring of two assistant coaches to his staff in Chuck Thomas and T.J. Grimes. “We are excited to welcome Chuck and T.J.,” said Vick. “Both bring a wealth of experience and a lot of familiarity to our program.” Thomas rejoins the program after a brief stint as
Smith Returns to Stonehill as Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Stonehill College has announced 2016 graduate and former captain Carter Smith has returned as assistant coach for the men’s basketball program for the upcoming 2018-19 season. The announcement was made today by head coach Chris Kraus, ’06. “I am thrilled to welcome Carter Smith back to Stonehill and know he will be a tremendous addition