Fairfield University today announced a contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sydney Johnson through the 2020-21 season. Johnson most recently led Fairfield to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championship Game. “Our excitement over the progress made this past season, combined with the momentum of the Men’s Basketball program moving-forward, creates the ideal time
Lamberti Named Assistant Coach at West Liberty University
It’s a happy homecoming for Mike Lamberti as the former West Liberty University standout is returning to his alma mater as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Lamberti replaces Brett Ervin on Coach Ben Howlett’s Hilltopper staff after Ervin departed over the summer to pursue another career opportunity. “I stayed in touch with Mike the whole
Esposito Added as Special Assistant to the Head Coach at UNLV
Joe Esposito has been added to the UNLV men’s basketball staff as special assistant to the head coach, Runnin’ Rebel head coach Marvin Menzies announced Friday. Esposito comes to Las Vegas after spending the last 11 years working under Hall of Famer Tubby Smith as an assistant coach at Minnesota, Texas Tech and Memphis. “Joe
Owens CC Names Bruce Johnson as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
After a long search, the Owens Community College Men’s Basketball program has a new leader. Owens athletic director, JD Ettore, has announced the hiring of Bruce Johnson to be the ninth head men’s basketball coach in the history of the program. “We are very excited to have Coach Johnson aboard as our new men’s basketball
Kelly Wells Named Athletic Director at UPIKE; Will Remain Men’s Basketball Coach
University of Pikeville men’s basketball coach Kelly Wells has been named Athletic Director. UPIKE President Burton J. Webb, Ph.D., announced Wells will assume his position July 1 as the university heads into its 2018-19 season. Wells will succeed Robert Staggs, who is taking on a role in external relations in addition to coaching softball for
Jon Cremins Joins Georgia Southern Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Georgia Southern head men’s basketball coach Mark Byington announced today that he has hired Jon Cremins as an assistant coach. Cremins and Byington were on the coaching staff under Jon’s uncle, Bobby, at College of Charleston from 2010-12, and Jon coached at USC Upstate last season. “Jon is a great fit for our staff and
Paul Corsaro Named IPFW Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
The Purdue Fort Wayne men’s basketball program has announced the addition of assistant coach Paul Corsaro. He comes to Purdue Fort Wayne from the University of Indianapolis, where he served on the Greyhounds’ staff for six seasons. He spent the last two as associate head coach for the NCAA Division II Greyhounds. Corsaro’s tenure on the
OFFICIAL: Kirby Joins Seattle Basketball Staff
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on June 6th (Seattle Dirt)… Seattle University men’s basketball alumni Sam Kirby has returned to his alma mater, joining the Redhawks’ coaching staff as an assistant coach, Head Coach Jim Hayford announced. “Having an alum of Seattle U on our staff is a tremendous asset
How TCU Basketball Uses Real- Time Analytics to Gain A Competitive Edge
Like a fast-growing number of college basketball coaches, Texas Christian University’s Jamie Dixon uses analytics to inform his every strategic decision, from designing plays to setting lineups to choosing which drills to focus on in practice. “Coach is a huge analytics guy,” says TCU Director of Basketball Operations Thomas Montigel, “and he wants that information
OFFICIAL: Tom Glynn Named Head Basketball Coach at Rhode Island College
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one yesterday (DIII DIRT)… Rhode Island College has named Tom Glynn as its new head men’s basketball coach. “I am honored to serve as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program at Rhode Island College,” Glynn said. “I would like to
OFFICIAL: Coaching Veteran Reynolds Joins Texas A&M Basketball Staff
Following up on a report from last week… Bringing an impressive coaching background that spans nearly 40 years and includes three head coaching stints, most recently at Air Force, Jeff Reynolds is set to join the Texas A&M men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “I’m excited to add Jeff to our staff,” Texas A&M
Belmont Assistant Departs Bruins Men’s Basketball Staff
Belmont University men’s basketball assistant coach Mark Price has accepted the head coaching position at Baylor School in Chattanooga, the school announced Tuesday. Price spent the past seven seasons as a member of head coach Rick Byrd’s coaching staff. Over that span, the Bruins went 168-64, won six consecutive conference championships – including NCAA Tournament