LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A fiercely competitive coach on the court, Rick Pitino didn’t want to fight in one anymore. So the University of Louisville Athletic Association and Pitino settled lawsuits stemming from his departure from the school, with the former men’s basketball coach’s personnel file changing his termination to a resignation. Pitino sued the
Manhattan Basketball Staff Update
Manhattan head coach Steve Masiello has announced a pair of staff changes as RaShawn Stores has been promoted to associate head coach while Jon Mangel has been tabbed as the program’s strength & conditioning coach/director of MBB operations. Stores has served as an Assistant Coach over the last two seasons and before that as a
Davis & Elkins Announces Mondragon as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Davis & Elkins College has named Daniel Mondragon as its next head men’s basketball coach, effective September 23, the department of athletics announced Tuesday morning. Mondragon brings a wealth of basketball experience with him, including time as a former collegiate basketball player, program director, assistant coach and head coach at various levels. He will lead
J.A. Anglin Named New Orleans Director of MBB Operations
New Orleans head men’s basketball coach Mark Slessinger named J.A. Anglin director of basketball operations. Anglin joins the Privateers after one-plus seasons at LSU-Shreveport, most recently as associate head coach. Anglin coordinated team travel, scouted opponents, assisted with scheduling of future opponents and was pivotal in recruiting visits. A Shreveport native, Anglin spent two seasons playing
Palm Beach Atlantic Basketball Staff Update
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned on 9/11 (DAILY DIRT). The hirings at Palm Beach Atlantic have now been made official… Palm Beach Atlantic head men’s basketball coach David Balza has announced two additions to his coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. JP Hevia will serve as a Graduate Assistant coach for the upcoming season.
Giard named Head Basketball Coach at Kalamazoo College
Nick Giard was introduced as Kalamazoo College’s head men’s basketball coach today. Giard comes to Kalamazoo College from Williams College where he was an assistant coach the past two seasons. Before Williams, Giard gained experience at two NCAA Division I institutions. He was a graduate assistant at the University of South Florida from 2013-15 and
Toomey Named Interim Head Coach as Hixon Steps Away from Men’s Basketball
Amherst College men’s basketball head coach David Hixon ’75 will be taking a leave from the program during the 2019-20 season, announced by Amherst College Director of Athletics Don Faulstick. Aaron Toomey ’14, in his fifth year as an assistant coach, will serve as interim head coach, effective immediately. “Aaron has a strong understanding of
Boykins Named Arkansas MBB Director of Student-Athlete Development
Earl Boykins, a 13-year NBA veteran, has been named Arkansas men’s basketball Director of Student-Athlete Development, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman announced today. Boykins played for Musselman with the Golden State Warriors during the 2002-03 season and while Musselman was an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic. Since his retirement from the NBA, Boykins was
Moravian names Postiglione Head Basketball Coach
The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation has named Shawn Postiglione as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach effective immediately. Postiglione comes to Bethlehem after four years as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Bridgewater (Va.) College where he led the Eagles to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Tournament in each season. In 2014-15,
Virginia’s Bennett receives contract extension; Declines raise
By Jeff White ([email protected]) VirginiaSports.com As he heads into his 11th season at the University of Virginia, Tony Bennett is at peace. He remains fiercely competitive and committed to his program, but he’s not driven by financial reward. “I have more than I need,” said Bennett, the Dean and Markel Families Men’s Basketball Head coach at
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Rauchbach is Newest Addition to NYU Men’s Basketball Staff
Jake Rauchbach has joined New York University as an assistant men’s basketball coach. He will serve as the team’s mental performance coach, overseeing integrated player development programs and working with players to eliminate mental performance blocks. Rauchbach brings international and NCAA Division I coaching experience to his new position, as well as time spent as a