Ohio Dominican University Athletic Director Jeff Blair announced the hiring of Kelly Winter as the men’s basketball head coach on Thursday. “We are excited to introduce Kelly Winter as our next men’s basketball coach,” Blair said. “Kelly’s passion, energy and professionalism really stood out to us throughout this process. His commitment and work ethic, along with his familiarity and
Indiana State Associate Head Coach Belcher Resigns
Indiana State head basketball coach Greg Lansing announced that Sycamore Basketball Associate Head Coach Marcus Belcher has resigned his position to pursue other professional opportunities. A national search is underway to find Belcher’s replacement. “I just want to thank Marcus for everything he has done for our program,” coach Lansing said. “As the Associate Head
Fahey named DBO at Siena
New Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello ’01 has completed his first staff with the appointment of Greg Fahey as the Saints’ director of basketball operations. The Randolph, New Jersey native comes to Siena after spending the past season as a graduate assistant at Providence College. “I’ve had the opportunity to watch Greg grow
Rick Cabrera Named A-State Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Arkansas State head men’s basketball coach Mike Balado has announced the hire of Rick Cabrera as an assistant coach on his staff. “We’re very excited to have coach Cabrera join our Arkansas State family,” said Balado. “I’ve known coach Cabrera for over 20 years now seeing him grow through the business and I’m excited to
Just Play: Film Sessions
Watching film is important. It can humble or give a shot of confidence. It can convict or acquit, teach or display. You need film for scouting purposes, for self-scouting, and to develop your players. You’d never debate the opposite because this isn’t a controversial statement. As a coach trying to win games, film is a
Stony Brook Assistants Set as Weber Promoted, Rickard Returns, Holt Joins
Stony Brook men’s basketball head coach Geno Ford has announced his associate head and assistant coaches starting in the 2019-20 season. Bryan Weber has been promoted to Associate Head Coach and Dan Rickard and Randal Holt have been named as Assistant Coaches. “I am excited to announce that Bryan Weber is staying on our staff,”
Marquette Signs Wojciechowski to New Five-Year Contract
Marquette University has signed a new five-year contract with head men’s basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski through the conclusion of the 2023-24 campaign, Vice President & Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced Tuesday afternoon. “We are excited about the direction of our program and the progress it has made, both on and off the court, during
Thoni added to Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy Dartmouth Athletics: Rick Bender Dartmouth men’s basketball head coach David McLaughlin today announced the hiring of Will Thoni as an assistant coach. Thoni comes to Dartmouth following nine years at Davidson College as a student manager, walk-on player and staff member. “We are thrilled to welcome Will to our program, and I am
Minot State Basketball Staff Update
Brandon Lenhart has been selected as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach while Maverick Harris has been promoted to Director of Basketball Operations for the men’s and women’s programs at Minot State, head coach Matt Murken announced on Tuesday. “I’m extremely excited to add Brandon to our coaching staff,” said Murken. “I’ve known Brandon for a
OFFICIAL: Howard Announces Blakeney as Head Basketball Coach
Howard University Director of Athletics Kery Davis has announced the hiring of Kenneth Blakeney as Howard University’s 10th head men’s basketball in program history. “I am delighted to welcome Kenny Blakeney as our new men’s basketball coach,” said Howard Director of Athletics Kery Davis. “Kenny comes from a rich basketball pedigree having played for and coached under many of the best coaches
OFFICIAL: Nienaber Named Head Basketball Coach at Delta State
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on April 30th (DII Dirt)… One of NCAA Division II’s most successful head coaches is set to take over the Delta State University Men’s Basketball program, as Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison announced Mike Nienaber as the 16th head coach of the Statesmen on Monday,
HoopDirt.com 2018-19 NCAA DI Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release May 6, 2019 University of Houston Head Basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA DI Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2018-19 college basketball season. Sampson qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week