University of Toledo Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk announced the promotions of Justin Ingram and Jordan Lauf on Wednesday to men’s basketball assistant coach and director of operations, respectively. “The promotion of Justin and Jordan to their new roles was an extremely easy decision for me and will lead to a seamless transition for our program,” Kowalczyk
REPORT: Nickelberry, Howard University sued by two former players
According to a Washington Post report, Howard University and Head Basketball Coach Kevin Nickelberry have been named in a lawsuit by two former players. The suit alleges that Nickelberry “misled the players about the nature of the program and showed gross negligence that led to physical, emotional and financial harm.” Also, according to the report,
Lewandowski Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Point Park
Point Park University has hired Joe Lewandowski as men’s basketball interim head coach, announced Director of Athletics John Ashaolu. Lewandowski has been steeped in coaching basketball for many years, and he takes over the Pioneers’ program ahead of the upcoming season. Point Park’s first game is Nov. 1 at home versus Wilberforce (Ohio). Ashaolu is
Jeremy Jones Named Dillard University Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
The Dillard men’s basketball program has hired Jeremy Jones as the assistant coach, as announced Monday by head coach Mike Newell. “We wanted to find someone with experience that knows the Dillard way,” Newell said. “Jeremy is young, energetic and wants to get better at his craft and I look forward to working with him.”
BREAKING: Sachs Placed on Leave, McDermott Named Interim Head Coach at Salisbury
Salisbury University Director of Athletics and Recreation Gerry DiBartolo has announced that Brian McDermott has been named the Interim Head Coach of the men’s basketball program. An SU alumnus who earned his bachelor’s in physical education in 2000, and a master’s in education in 2002, McDermott has served three stints as an assistant coach with
South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
South Suburban Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Pigatti announced the hiring of two new assistant basketball coaches; Eddie Denard, and Kamrein Street. Eddie Denard heads into his first season as an assistant for the South Suburban Bulldogs after most recently being the head coach of the Chicago Ballers in the Junior Basketball Association. Before coaching
Mugar Joins Caltech Men’s Basketball Staff
Peter Mugar has been named as the lead assistant for the Caltech men’s basketball program. Mugar’s primary roles include coordinating the Beavers’ defense, advanced scouting of opponents, practice and game preparation, on-the-floor coaching, and game-related tasks. “We are very fortunate to add Coach Mugar to our staff,” Head Coach Dr. Oliver Eslinger said. “I’ve known him for more
OFFICIAL: Bain Named Head Basketball Coach at Brandeis
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported first back on 9/29 (DIII DIRT)… Brandeis University has hired Jean Bain, the associate head coach at Columbia University, as the 11th men’s basketball head coach in program history, Interim Athletic Director Jeff Ward announced today. “I can’t wait to come back home to New England
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Pop Wing Drift Corner Shooting
At Dr. Dish Basketball, we’re very fortunate to work with many of the best basketball coaches and trainers in the world! One of these trainers is Joe Abunassar – the Founder of Impact Basketball. Joe is widely regarded as one of the best NBA trainers in the world and has worked with countless NBA All-Stars
Chris Davis Rejoins Keno Davis at Central Michigan
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 9/13 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now official that Chris Davis has rejoined the Central Michigan men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. Davis served as the Chippewas’ video coordinator during the 2016-17 season. Last season, Davis was an assistant coach at Air Force. Davis boasts a
Georgia Tech Names Julian Swartz Assistant Basketball Coach
Julian Swartz, who served as interim assistant coach for Georgia Tech last season while maintaining his duties as recruiting and compliance director, was named to fill the final vacant coaching position full-time for the Yellow Jackets, head coach Josh Pastner announced Tuesday. Swartz, 38, is responsible for on-court development of Tech players and will focus
Jon Willis joins Linfield College Coaching Staff as Lead Assistant
Jon Willis has joined the Linfield men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. Willis comes to Linfield from Northwest Conference rival Willamette where he spent the previous four seasons as a lead assistant coach while also overseeing WU’s junior varsity program. His 12 years of coaching include stops as head boys basketball coach at Yulee