Marian University athletics has announced that Fond du Lac native Drake Diener has been named the next head coach for the Sabre men’s basketball program. “It is an honor to introduce Drake Diener as the next men’s basketball coach at Marian University,” commented director of athletics Jason Bartelt. “I look forward to him continuing to
OFFICIAL: Southern Wesleyan Names Pasqua New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on May 1st (SWU DIRT)… Southern Wesleyan is excited to announce the hiring of Nick Pasqua as the new head Men’s Basketball Coach for the Warriors. “Coach Pasqua is a Christ-centered, relationship driven leader who is committed to developing our men’s basketball players spiritually, academically
Louisiana Monroe Basketball Staff Update
ULM head basketball coach Keith Richard has announced the promotion of Ryan Cross from assistant coach to associate head coach along with the hiring to two assistant coaches, in Ronnie Dean and Sam Waniewski. Cross, a member of the ULM coaching staff for the last six seasons, has played an integral role in helping the
Committee Approves Contract Extension for Chambers
The Penn State Board of Trustees’ compensation committee today (May 3) approved a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Patrick Chambers through the 2021-22 season. The extension is subject to definitive documentation that is mutually agreed to and signed by both parties. Chambers led the Nittany Lions to 26 victories during the 2017-18 season, the
Jake Luhn Named Director of Basketball Operations at Northern Kentucky
Jake Luhn has been named director of basketball operations Northern Kentucky University head coach John Brannen has announced. Luhn brings extensive experience at the Division I level as an assistant coach. “I can’t tell you how excited we are to welcome Jake, his wife Jodi, and their children, JJ, John and Julia,” said Brannen. “Getting
OFFICIAL: Marty Richter heads to Drake; Murphy named new Head Basketball Coach at FSW
Following up on a story from earlier today (DRAKE DIRT)… It’s now been made official that Marty Richter has resigned as the head basketball coach at Florida SouthWestern State College and will become an assistant at Drake. FSW assistant coach Eric Murphy has been elevated to replace Richter. “I appreciate what Coach Richter accomplished in
South Alabama Staff Update
University of South Alabama men’s basketball head coach Richie Riley announced his coaching staff for the 2018-19 campaign. Adam Howard, Amorrow Morgan and Nima Omidvar will be joining as assistant coaches, and Tyler Parker will be the director of operations. “I’m excited to add these guys to our program,” Riley said. “We have a diverse
OFFICIAL: Siena Names Jamion Christian Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Jamion Christian, who led Mount St. Mary’s University to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances over his six seasons at the helm, has been named the 17th head coach in Siena Basketball history. Coach Christian will be formally introduced today at a 4 p.m. press conference which will be streamed on the Siena Saints Official
John Rillie Promoted to Associate Head Coach at UCSB
John Rillie has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball program, head coach Joe Pasternack announced. “John did a great job for us this past year,” Pasternack said. “His loyalty and experience in recruiting have made him invaluable to our program. He is a big part of our player
Johnson Named Full-time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Anderson University
Anderson University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Brookman on Wednesday announced that Ben Johnson has been promoted to full-time assistant coach, effective immediately. “I am excited about the promotion of Ben to full-time assistant,” said Brookman. “He has done an excellent job the past two years as a graduate assistant and will continue to add
Woodall Promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris University head men’s basketball coach Andrew Toole announced that Tray Woodall has been promoted to assistant coach for the Colonials. Woodall joined the RMU staff in June of 2017 and spent last season as the director of basketball operations. “I’ve been impressed with how much Tray brings to the table to help our
Will Martin Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Missouri Western
Missouri Western head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks has announced the hiring of Will Martin as assistant coach. “To say Coach Martin is a perfect fit for what we are trying to do here at Missouri Western would be a massive understatement,” Wicks said. “I have five key components that I look for in someone