Missouri State men’s basketball head coach Dana Ford has finalized his inaugural coaching staff, he announced Friday (April 5). Ford will retain associate head coach Corey Gipson and bring in new assistants Jake Headrick from Samford and Jase Herl from Colorado State. He has also hired Sheldon Everett, most recently from Miami (Ohio) as his
OFFICIAL: Ogden Named Head Basketball Coach at Texas Arlington
A new era of UT Arlington men’s basketball begins today with the appointment of former Big 12 and Southeastern Conference assistant Chris Ogden as the eighth head coach in program history. A native of Seminole, Texas, Ogden played for head coach Rick Barnes and served on his staff for 13 seasons at both the University
OFFICIAL: Jackson Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Emmanuel College
Following up on story that HoopDirt.com first posted yesterday (DIII DIRT). It’s now been made official, Emmanuel College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jamahl Jackson has announced his decision to step down from the position. Jackson notified the Athletic Department and Emmanuel College administration of his resignation and will also relinquish his administrative role in the
Iona Announces Contract Extension for Head Basketball Coach Tim Cluess
Iona College has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess through the 2024-25 season. The extension adds three years to Cluess’ previous deal. “We are very proud of the unprecedented success – both academically and athletically – Coach Cluess has had with our men’s basketball program. We look forward to his
Shaun Vandiver Resigns at Emporia State, Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wyoming
University of Wyoming head coach Allen Edwards announced on Thursday that Shaun Vandiver will return to the Cowboy basketball program as an assistant coach , pending contract approval. Vandiver was an assistant at Wyoming from 2005-10 and comes to UW after serving as the head coach at Emporia State for the last seven seasons. “We
OFFICIAL: Kimble Added to Charlotte Men’s Basketball Staff
Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez has announced the hiring Kotie Kimble as assistant coach. Kimble joins the 49ers coaching staff after spending the last seven years as an assistant coach at William & Mary. “Kotie brings a combination of experience and youth to the coaching staff,” Sanchez said. “That combination allows him
Michael Fly Named Head Basketball Coach at Florida Gulf Coast
Michael Fly, who has spent the previous seven years as an assistant coach on the Eagles’ staff, has been selected as the head coach of the FGCU men’s basketball program. Fly has been a part of more than 150 wins the past seven years, six ASUN Tournament Final appearances, three NCAA Tournament victories, three ASUN
OFFICIAL: Justin Hutson Named Head Basketball Coach at Fresno State
Justin Hutson has been named as the head coach at Fresno State. The San Diego State associate head coach will replace Rodney Terry who departed for a similar position UTEP earlier this spring. Hutson juist wrapped up his second stint at San Diego State (2006-11, 2013-2018), and served as the associate head coach at UNLV
NOC hires Aaron Butcher to lead Jets men’s program
NOC Enid has hired Aaron Butcher to lead the Jets men’s basketball program. Athletic director Jeremy Hise formally announced the hiring Wednesday. Butcher has spent the last six seasons at Ancilla Domini College, a two year college in Donaldson, Indiana. At Ancilla, Butcher led the Chargers to a 113-65 (.634 winning percentage), the Chargers were
McDevitt adds Long to Middle Tennessee Men’s Basketball staff
Four days after bringing Sean Dixon to Middle Tennessee from UNC Asheville, head men’s basketball coach Nick McDevitt announced Tuesday the addition of a second former Bulldog assistant to the Blue Raider family in new MT assistant Wes Long. Long joins McDevitt in Murfreesboro after just one season in Asheville, but is no stranger to
Florida Atlantic University Hires Assistant Coaches
Florida Atlantic University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dusty May has completed his coaching staff by naming Erik Pastrana, Akeem Miskdeen and Kyle Church assistant coaches. “I couldn’t be more excited about the staff we have been able to hire at FAU,” said May. “All three assistant coaches are great teachers, mentors, proven recruiters, and all
OFFICIAL: Joe Dooley Named Head Basketball Coach at East Carolina
After leading Florida Gulf Coast to five conference titles and five consecutive 20-win seasons, former ECU head men’s basketball coach Joe Dooley will return for a second stint at the helm of the Pirates’ program announced athletics department officials Wednesday. Dooley, who was ECU’s head coach from 1995 to 1999, has agreed to terms on