North Dakota State University director of athletics Matt Larsen announced today a two-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach David Richman through April 2022. Richman is entering his sixth year as NDSU’s head coach in 2019-20. In five seasons as head coach, Richman has led the Bison to two NCAA Tournament appearances and three Summit
OFFICIAL: Burgette Named KCKCC Men’s Basketball Coach
Following up on some DIRT that HoopDirt.com first posted on Monday (JUCO DIRT). It’s now been made official that Brandon Burgette has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Kansas City Kansas Community College. Here is the official press release from the college: No sooner than he learned he would be the new
OFFICIAL: Pierre joins Elon Basketball Staff
Following up on something that I mentioned in the DAILY DIRT on Monday. It’s now been made official… Elon University head men’s basketball coach Mike Schrage announced the addition of Josh Pierre to his staff on Thursday, June 6, as the team’s video coordinator. “I am so excited to wrap up our basketball staff with
Williamson named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Saint Katherine
After a nationwide search, Kevin Williamson has been named as the next Men’s Basketball Head Coach at the University of Saint Katherine (CA). “The future of Firebird Men’s Basketball is bright with Williamson at the helm. Kevin brings an array of experiences from the NCAA Division II level, including his proven ability to recruit high
Navy Basketball Staff Update
Navy men’s basketball head coach Ed DeChellis announced today the hiring of Drew Gibson and Adam Notteboom as assistant coaches for the program. “We are excited to have Drew and Adam join our program,” said DeChellis. “They bring unique backgrounds and experiences with them which will blend well with our current staff. We are really
Acker named Assistant Basketball Coach at San Diego State
San Diego State men’s basketball head coach Brian Dutcher announced the hiring of Chris Acker to be an assistant coach on the Aztec coaching staff. Acker joins assistant coaches David Velasquez and Jay Morris on the bench beginning in the 2019-20 season. “When we were looking at our requirements for this position, Chris checked all
Elberg Named Gettysburg College Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Gettysburg College men’s head basketball coach B.J. Dunne is pleased to announce the hiring of Evan Elbergas the assistant men’s basketball coach. “Evan is a great fit for our program’s culture and the Gettysburg community,” said Dunne. “Evan’s dedication to helping build The College of New Jersey men’s basketball program into a New Jersey Athletic
Makubika Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Florida Southern
After helping lead Florida Southern College men’s basketball to the 2019 Sunshine State Conference Tournament title and a second-straight berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament, assistant coach Mike Makubika has been promoted to the role of associate head coach, Moccasin head coach Mike Donnelly announced on Wednesday. “I am very happy to promote Coach
Gaither promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Thomas College
Thomas College Director of Athletics Sara Shaw has announced the hiring of Deshon Gaither as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “We are thrilled that Coach Gaither has agreed to join us as our Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Shaw. “His experience coaching basketball at the prep and college levels, as well as abroad, along with his
Steve Hayn Named Rutgers University Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Steve Hayn, who has 26 years of collegiate leadership experience, including 17 seasons as a head basketball coach, has been named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Rutgers University. A Long Island native, Hayn was the 2014 Metropolitan Basketball Writers Division II Coach of the Year and served the past three seasons as the Scarlet Knights’
DeLaney added to Gardner-Webb Basketball Staff
Gardner-Webb men’s basketball announced the hiring of Jake DeLaney as an assistant coach Tuesday afternoon. DeLaney, a Birmingham, Ala., native, most recently served as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Ga. He will begin his second stint at Gardner-Webb, after serving as a graduate assistant from 2015-2017 with the
Southwestern Christian University names Rollins as new Head Basketball Coach
Southwestern Christian University announced Brandon Rollins as its new head men’s basketball coach Tuesday. Rollins, an SCU alumnus, spent the past four seasons serving as an assistant coach at fellow Sooner Athletic Conference school Mid-America Christian. Rollins replaces Jon Mack who vacated the position to become head coach at Lancaster Bible College (Pa.). We are excited to