Anthony Wilkins, an Atlanta native and former Kent State star who spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach at Tulane, has been named to fill one of the two vacant assistant coaching positions for the Yellow Jackets, head coach Josh Pastner announced Tuesday. Wilkins, 37, will be involved with on-court development of Tech’s
OFFICIAL: Brock Morris Named Head Basketball Coach at Daytona State
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on April 23rd (JUCO DIRT: Daytona State to hire former South Alabama assistant as new Head Basketball Coach)… Daytona State College was on the hunt to find a new head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2018-2019 academic season. After receiving nearly 200 applications, DSC has
Ben Walker Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
A coaching veteran with experience at the Division I and junior college levels, Ben Walker is the newest addition to the Tennessee State men’s basketball staff, Head Coach Brian “Penny” Collins announced. Making his way to Nashville from South Dakota State University, Walker will serve as an assistant coach on Collins’ first staff at TSU.
Liberty Names Derek Johnston Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
The Liberty men’s basketball coaching staff has rounded out as Ritchie McKay announced the hiring of assistant coach Derek Johnston. “I really think the addition of Derek Johnston to our staff will be terrific,” McKay said. “He has been a part of some programs with great coaches that has resulted in winning basketball. We are
Justin Furr Named Assistant Basketball Coach at FGCU
Bringing a wealth of experience at the Division-I and Division-II levels, former Barry University top assistant coach Justin Furr has been selected by FGCU head men’s basketball coach Michael Fly as the first of the program’s three new assistant coaches. Formerly the lead assistant coach with Barry for the past three seasons, Furr – who
How 100+ Hoops Programs Gained An Edge in the Offseason
Recruiting and coaching carousel drama may dominate basketball headlines during the summer, but a growing number of coaches are using the offseason to reduce drama within their programs. “We strive to be elite in every area of our program and get an edge in any way we can.” explains Bart Lundy, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Larry Dixon Named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Florida
University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory today announced the addition of Larry Dixon to the Bulls’ coaching staff. Dixon joins Tom Herrion and Scott Wagers as assistant coaches on Gregory’s staff for his second season at the helm of the USF program. “We are excited to welcome Larry to Tampa and to our
White Hires Al Pinkins as Associate Head Coach
Florida head coach Mike White has hired Al Pinkins as associate head coach, rounding out the Gators’ men’s basketball coaching staff. Pinkins brings 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, including five in the Southeastern Conference, to Gainesville. “We’re really excited about the opportunity to bring Al to Florida,” White said. “I’ve known Al for many
Kyle Lindsted Added to Gophers Coaching Staff
University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino announced Friday the hiring of Kyle Lindsted as assistant coach. Lindsted arrives at the U after spending the last three seasons in the same role at Wichita State. “We are very excited about the addition of Kyle to our basketball program,” Pitino said. “He’s a great
Donnie Marsh Resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M
Alabama A&M University has accepted the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Donnie Marsh. Marsh led A&M to a 3-28 record this past season, his first at the school. A search for a new head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately.
Tommy Strine named Director of Basketball Operations at Cleveland State
Cleveland State University head men’s basketball coach Dennis Felton has announced the hiring of Tommy Strine as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations. “We’re happy to have Tommy join our CSU Basketball family,” Felton said. “His experiences at American University make him very experienced at the position and he has a great command for the
Southwestern assistant will move into head coaching role
Southwestern Community College announced today, Blake Peterson, assistant coach for the men’s basketball program, will succeed Todd Lorensen as the Spartans next head basketball coach. Peterson, a native of Coon Rapids, MN, came to Southwestern in the summer of 2017. He helped lead the Spartans during an amazing 2017-18 run, ending with a record of