New University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Steve Alford has named five members to his coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. Craig Neal will be the associate head coach while Kory Barnett and Bil Duany (DWAY-knee) will serve as assistant coaches for the Wolf Pack. Kory Alford will be the Pack’s director of player
Recent Men’s Basketball Contract Extensions…
Some men’s basketball contract extensions over the past few days: Chris Beard – Texas Tech. Reported new six-year deal for the AP Coach of the Year Beard. More details HERE. **UPDATE: Official details HERE. The new deal will average $4.575 million annually. Greg Gard – Wisconsin. One year extension. Five-year contract now runs through May
Walden Joins Elon Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Elon University head men’s basketball coach Mike Schrage announced Monday, April 29, the addition of Vince Walden to his coaching staff. Walden joins the staff as an assistant coach with 19 years of coaching experience, which include stops at Arkansas State, Liberty and the IMG Academy. “I have known Vince since 2008 when he was
The Coach’s Insight, featuring Eastern Florida State College Head Coach Jeremy Shulman
Coach Jeremy Shulman, Head Coach at Eastern Florida State College, talks about the success of junior college coaches who get the chance to be head coaches at the Division I level, the stigma that JUCO coaches have to overcome in order to be hired, and his experience in being on the coaching staff for the
Benford named Assistant Head Basketball Coach at TCU
TCU head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon has hired Tony Benford as an assistant head coach. “I’ve known Tony for 30 years,” said Dixon. “He has a lot of experience and ties to this area. I’m really excited for Tony and his family to join us at TCU.” Benford joins TCU after two seasons as
HoopDirt.com 2018-19 USCAA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 29, 2019 Penn State Wilkes-Barre Head Basketball Coach LeShawn Hammett has been named as the HoopDirt.com USCAA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2018-19 college basketball season. Hammett qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week 9
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Combo Shooting Workout with Mike Dunn
Our friend and shooting guru Mike Dunn is back in the Dish Lab with a great combo shooting workout! Throughout this workout Mike gives us great pro-tips on how to maximize your time in the gym. This workout consists of 5 shooting drills totaling 115 shots: 2 point spot shooting (25 shots) Free throws (20
Official: Todd Lorensen Named Head Coach at Mount Marty College
Two weeks after announcing MMC Athletic Director Chris Kassin would take on the role of men’s head basketball coach at MMC, the College is excited to announce another update to the Lancer men’s basketball coaching staff. Todd Lorensen, the current head coach at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA, and storied head coach and
TJ Cleveland Named Associate Head Coach of St. John’s Men’s Basketball Program
Newly minted St. John’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Anderson has made the first formal addition to his staff, appointing TJ Cleveland to the position of associate head coach. Cleveland, a former student-athlete at Arkansas, has been on staff with Anderson, his uncle, for the entirety of his head coaching career. “TJ is going to
Alabama Basketball Support Staff Update
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced the additions of Josh Baker as the special assistant to the head coach and former UA standout Andrew Steele as the director of men’s basketball video services, he announced on Friday. Baker, a successful head coach at the high school level, reunites with Oats, as the two
Colorado adds Coleman to Men’s Basketball Staff
The University of Colorado has added Anthony Coleman as an assistant men’s basketball coach, head coach Tad Boyle announced on Friday. Coleman spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Pac-12 Conference rival Arizona State under Bobby Hurley. The Sun Devils advanced to the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons, making back-to-back appearances
William & Mary Basketball Staff Update
William & Mary head men’s basketball coach Dane Fischer announced his staff on Friday. Fischer added Mike Howland and Jason Kemp to the Tribe program as assistant coaches, while retaining W&M alum and assistant Julian Boatner ’14. “I am thrilled to welcome Mike, Jason and Julian as assistant coaches at William & Mary,” Fischer said.