University of North Alabama men’s head basketball coach Tony Pujol has completed his coaching staff for 2018-19 with the addition of former Charleston Southern Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Ahmad Smith. Smith joins Willie Watson and Tom Berryman as assistant coaches with the Lions, along with graduate assistant coach Daniel Williams. Pujol has previously
Tennessee State Names Willemsen Assistant Basketball Coach
Tennessee State men’s basketball Head Coach Brian “Penny” Collins completed his coaching staff with the addition of Russ Willemsen as an Assistant Coach. The Rushville, N.Y. native with ties to the Nashville area arrives at TSU after serving as an assistant at South Alabama for the last five seasons. Prior to his time in Mobile,
Rice Assistant Omar Mance Named Head Basketball Coach at Trevecca Nazarene
Trevecca Nazarene University Athletic Director Mark Elliott has named Rice University assistant and former Vanderbilt University director of recruiting and player personnel Omar Mance as the ninth men’s basketball head coach in Trojans’ program history. Mance was mentioned as a finalist by HoopDirt.com earlier today (DII DIRT: Trevecca Nazarene Search Update). Elliott said, “This is
NCAA: Former Pacific head men’s basketball coach must complete show-cause order
The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee upheld findings that Ron Verlin, the former head men’s basketball coach at Pacific violated academic misconduct and recruiting rules. As a result, the former head coach’s eight-year show-cause order also was upheld. In the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions’ decision, the panel found that the former head
Wingreen Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lancaster Bible
Lancaster Bible College and the Lancaster Bible College Athletic Department are excited to announce that Andrew Wingreen has been named the 13th head coach in men’s basketball program history. Wingreen, who was an assistant coach at NAIA Bethel College (Ind.) last season, will join the Chargers in Lancaster in the next couple of weeks. Wingreen
Villanova Basketball Staff Update
Class of 2009 alumnus Dwayne Anderson has returned to Villanova to join its basketball coaching staff. Anderson, who played four seasons for head coach Jay Wright from 2005-09 and spent the past five years as an assistant coach at Penn State, will assume the role of Director of Basketball Operations. Mike Nardi, a former Anderson
OFFICIAL: IU Kokomo Names Echelbarger Head Basketball Coach
Thanks to a great source who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one yesterday (DAILY DIRT – 5/31/18)… Indiana University Kokomo has named Eric Echelbarger as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team. After 15 seasons as the Assistant Coach at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois, Echelbarger will be taking the reins
OFFICIAL: Jamison McIver Named Head Basketball Coach at CCC&TI
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on May 15th (DI JUCO DIRT). It’s now been made official that Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director Matt Anderson is shifting his focus to a full-time Athletic Director role, while former Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Jamison McIver,
TPG Pro Scout School July 9-10 Las Vegas… Use Code “Hoopdirt” to save $20.. OFFER ENDS TOMORROW
TOG is excited to announce Pro Scout School is back for another year in Las Vegas. Pro Scout School is a one of a kind event that is a must-attend for anyone interested in Scouting, Player Personnel, Coaching and Basketball Operations. Last years event was a record-setting sell-out and this year will be even better.
NBA FINALS PREVIEW: A Deep Dive Into the Conference Finals Presented by ShotTracker
Why are we here again? Well, besides LeBron, Steph, KD, Klay, Dray, and CP3’s hammy, why are we here again? How did Golden State and Cleveland both prevail, each in a thrilling seven-game series – the first time we’ve seen both conference finals go seven games since 1979? I’m glad you asked. Let’s dive in.
Wynn Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at New England College
Coach Malcolm Wynn has been promoted to the position of Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at New England College. Coach Wynn recently completed his second year with the Pilgrims & his impact has been unmistakable. The 2017-18 season included multiple firsts for the NEC Men’s Basketball program: winning its first-ever NAC Tournament Championship & advancing
University of New Hampshire Boys Basketball Elite Camp – June 23rd, 2018 – Durham, NH
The University of New Hampshire men’s basketball team is set to host its Elite Camp on June 23. The camp is a one-day event for players entering grades 9-12 next fall. It features personalized skill instruction, 5 v 5 game play, college admission and NCAA Eligibility Center informational sessions, and a reversible UNH jersey. The