Byron Jones and Cody San Miguel have joined the Air Force men’s basketball staff. Jones, who will be an assistant coach, comes to the Academy from Fresno State. San Miguel, who will be an assistant coach/video coordinator, comes from Talladega College. Jones, a veteran with over two decades of coaching experience in the collegiate ranks, spent
Zach Hurth named assistant men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern
Zach Hurth has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern University. He comes to ONU after a one-year stint as an assistant coach at Trine (ind.) in 2018-19. “We are very excited to have Zach on our staff,” ONU head coach Rich Bensman said. “Zach’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious. We had
Idaho fires Don Verlin
University of Idaho men’s basketball head coach Don Verlin has been terminated for cause, Interim Director of Athletics Pete Isakson announced Friday. The decision was reached after consultation with university administration, including current university president Chuck Staben and incoming president C. Scott Green. Assistant coach Zac Claus has been named interim head coach of the Vandal men’s basketball program and will
Courtney named Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami
University of Miami men’s basketball head coach Jim Larrañaga has announced the addition of Bill Courtney as an assistant coach on his staff. This marks Courtney’s second tenure on Larrañaga’s staff, as he worked under Larrañaga as an assistant from 1996-2005 at Bowling Green and George Mason. “We are excited to welcome Bill Courtney and
Keith Chesley Named Georgia Southern Men’s Basketball Director of Operations
Georgia Southern men’s basketball coach Mark Byington announced today that he has named Keith Chesley director of operations. Chesley arrives in Statesboro after spending last season at Stetson, where he was responsible for all aspects of team travel and equipment while also assisting with video, scouting, and the day-to-day operations of the program. Chesley will
Linton named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Nichols College
Nichols College Interim Director of Athletics Eric Gobiel has announced the hiring of Brandon Linton as the as the 20th men’s basketball head coach in program history. Linton comes to Nichols following five seasons as an assistant coach at Army West Point, where he was responsible for the development of scouting reports on opponents and
OFFICIAL: Pearson named Director of MBB Recruiting at Clemson
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com reported back on 6/2 (CLEMSON DIRT)… Philip Pearson, who brings more than 20 years of coaching experience working with multiple Division I programs, has officially been named as Clemson University men’s basketball director of recruiting, head coach Brad Brownell announced. Pearson has two decades plus of collegiate coaching
Utah State Basketball Staff Update
Steve Grabowski and Curran Walsh have been added to Craig Smith’s basketball staff at Utah State. Grabowski joins the Aggies from the University of North Dakota, while Walsh heads east from Loyola Marymount University. Steve Grabowski “We are thrilled to welcome Steve to the Aggies family,” Smith said. “I coached Steve, and it’s been very
Former Tarheel Legend and Charlotte Bobcats player, Jeff McInnis, Joins Combine Academy
Combine Academy, International Boarding High School and Sports Performance Center located just outside of Charlotte, NC in Lincolnton, is pleased to announce the hiring of National High School Basketball Head Coach, Jeff McInnis. Mclnnis, a well-known figure in the North Carolina basketball community, played for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels from 1993-1996. After
OFFICIAL: Shannon added to Chattanooga Basketball Coaching Staff
Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris announced Eddie Shannon is joining his coaching staff Wednesday morning. Shannon replaces Walter Offutt who departed after two seasons to the same position at Toledo. It’s Shannon’s second stint in Gig City. He originally served as director of basketball operations for Matt McCall in 2015-16 and full-time assistant
OFFICIAL: Jordan named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wagner
HoopDirt.com first mentioned this move back on 6/4 (DAILY DIRT). Following up now that it’s official… Wagner College head men’s basketball coach Bashir Mason has announced the hiring of Bobby Jordan as an assistant coach with the Seahawks. Jordan arrives on Grymes Hill after serving the 2018-19 season as head coach at IMG Academy where he led the Academics to
Blakeley promoted to Director of Scouting and Analytics at North Texas
North Texas men’s basketball head coach Grant McCasland has promoted Chris Blakeley to director of scouting and analytics. For the last two seasons, Blakeley served as a graduate assistant under McCasland, assisting the Mean Green to back-to-back 20-win seasons and the 2018 College Basketball Invitational title. “Chris exemplifies every characteristic we want to build our