Von Washington has been added to Western Illinois’ basketball program as the director of basketball operations. “I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to be apart of the basketball staff. I look forward to the opportunity to be able to learn and increase my knowledge of the game,” said Washington. “I also am excited
OFFICIAL: Lance Irvin Named Head Basketball Coach at Chicago State
Following up on my tweet from yesterday…it’s now been made official that Lance Irvin has been named as the head basketball coach at Chicago State. Irvin was first named as a candidate here by HoopDirt.com back on 6/4 (Chicago State Search Update). An official press conference will be held tomorrow 8/8. Here’s the press release
Taylor Lavery Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Central Wyoming
Taylor Lavery has been tabbed as the assistant men’s basketball coach at Central Wyoming College. He will be involved in all areas of the program, including day-to-day operations, recruiting, opponent scouting, player development and building and organizing travel plans. Prior to CWC, Lavery spent one season as an assistant at Holy Names University in Oakland,
Metropolitan State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Metropolitan State University of Denver men’s basketball coach Michael Bahl announced Tuesday the addition of two assistants to his coaching staff. Jeremy Johnston joins the Roadrunners after spending the past three seasons as the head coach at Northwest Kansas Technical College. Brandon Cole comes to MSU Denver after one season as an assistant coach and
Michigan’s Beilein Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure
University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced this morning (Tuesday, Aug. 7) that U-M’s David and Meredith Kaplan men’s basketball coach John Beilein underwent a successful, scheduled double bypass procedure at U-M’s Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center. Beilein’s scheduled procedure was performed by Michigan Medicine’s Francis D. Pagani, M.D.,
Jewell Named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at Wisconsin
A former student-manager and assistant video coordinator at Creighton, Kevin Jewell joined the Wisconsin men’s basketball staff and will serve as a graduate assistant for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Jewell is enrolled in the educational leadership and policy analysis masters program and will assist UW’s director of basketball operations with scheduling and administrative duties.
Ron Fudala named IUP Men’s Basketball assistant coach
IUP head men’s basketball coach Joe Lombardi announced the addition of assistant coach Ron Fudala for the 2018-19 season. “I am honored to join Coach Lombardi’s staff and excited to integrate myself into the Indiana Community,” Fudala said. “This is a great opportunity for me to build upon the rich culture and tradition at IUP.
OFFICIAL: Hueber Named Video Coordinator at Temple
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 7/12 (DAILY DIRT)… Mark Hueber, already a familiar face to Temple men’s basketball after spending the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons as a graduate manager for the program, has now been hired by head coach Fran Dunphy as the team’s video coordinator. “Mark has proven to
Bridgewater College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Bridgewater College men’s basketball head coach Shawn Postiglione has completed his staff for the upcoming season with the addition of assistant coaches Marcus Anderson and Michael Lockard. “We are excited to have Marcus and Michael join our staff,” said Postiglione. “They are passionate and knowledgeable individuals with a strong work ethic. Both men will fit
Why Basketball Shooting Machines Are Becoming a Necessity
Technology is becoming a part of our everyday lives in a variety of aspects and the sports world is not exempt from that. We can see the changes happening with the ability to buy tickets online, participate in various in game promotions from your phone and technology is being incorporated into specialized training regiments as
Byron Rimm Added to Alabama State Men’s Basketball staff
Alabama State head men’s basketball coach Lewis Jackson announced the addition of former Prairie View A&M coach Byron Rimm to his staff. Rimm joins the Hornets following a year as an assistant with UC Riverside. “I think its a great hire for us, we wanted someone with a lot of coaching experience,” Jackson said. “Coach
Brown Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Alaska Fairbanks
Alaska Nanooks men’s basketball head coach Greg Sparling officially announced the addition of Jesse Brown, who will serve as the program’s associate head coach. Brown becomes Sparling’s first coaching hire since taking over the program in July. The 2018-19 men’s basketball season will be the inaugural season in for the duo, who replaced former head