Palm Beach Atlantic University and head men’s basketball coach Dave Balza have announced the promotion of Evan Sizemore to a full-time assistant basketball coach position. Sizemore was previously named to the men’s basketball coaching staff in the 2017-18 season as a graduate assistant. Sizemore graduated cum laude with honors from Ohio State University in the
Tim Miles receives Contract Extension at Nebraska
Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos announced Tuesday a one-year contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Miles. With the addition of a year to his current deal, Miles is now under contract at Nebraska through the 2020-21 season. Miles coached Nebraska to one of the best seasons in school history in 2017-18. The Huskers
Aaron Coombs Named Head Basketball Coach at OPSU
Following a nationwide search that drew a strong field of applicants, Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Aggie Athletics are pleased to announce the hire of Aaron Coombs as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program. University President Dr. Tim Faltyn is excited to have Coach Coombs join the Panhandle State family and foresees
St. John Fisher Appoints Grosodonia Head Coach of Men’s Basketball Program Following Interim Tenure
The St. John Fisher College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that Mike Grosodonia II has been named the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Grosodonia, who had served as the interim head coach for the 2017-18 season, has been with the program since 2016 following an outstanding career in the high school
Larry Blunt Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Drake
Larry Blunt, an experienced developer of talent at all levels, has joined the Drake University men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Darian DeVries announced. Blunt joins the Bulldogs after spending the last two seasons as an assistant at Canisius in Buffalo, N.Y., where he helped guide the Golden Griffins to a share of the Mid-Atlantic
Hofstra’s Joe Mihalich Receives Contract Extension
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today a contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich. “Joe continues to be an outstanding coach, educator and valued member of the Hofstra community, and we are excited that his successful tenure at Hofstra will continue,” commented Hathaway. “The Hofstra Men’s
Virginia Basketball Staff Update
Virginia’s Jason Williford has been promoted to associate head coach and Orlando Vandross has been elevated to assistant coach, three-time National Coach of the Year Tony Bennett announced Tuesday (April 17). Williford, who has served as an assistant coach for the past nine seasons under Bennett, has helped the Cavaliers capture three ACC regular-season championships,
Sartor Named Erskine College New Men’s Basketball Coach
Erskine College announced on Monday afternoon the hiring of Lee Sartor as the new head men’s basketball coach. Sartor replaces Mark Peeler, who will become the school’s full-time athletic director. Sartor coached the past fifteen years at Spartanburg Day School where he won three South Carolina Independent Schools Association state championships. Sartor coached the nation’s
Mark Prosser Completes Staff with Brett Ferguson
Western Carolina first-year head coach Mark Prosser has completed his inaugural staff, naming Brett Ferguson as the Director of Basketball Operations. Ferguson, who worked with Prosser while in graduate school at Winthrop, also has experience in the position from his alma mater in Big Ten-member, Michigan State. “We are excited to add Brett Ferguson to
TPG Pro Scout School July 9-10 Las Vegas… Use Code “Hoopdirt” to save $20
TPG 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.
Jason James Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Allen University
Coach James makes the move over from the Women to the Men’s program Allen University announced that Jason James has been named the head coach of the Yellow Jackets Men’s Basketball Team. “Coach James and I share the same vision for Allen — putting together a competitive team, competing for a Conference Championship and eventually
St. Bonaventure assistant Dave Moore named Head Basketball Coach at West Georgia
The University of West Georgia announced Dave Moore as its new basketball coach Monday, the ninth head coach in the program’s history. “It is with great pleasure we introduce Dave Moore as our new head men’s basketball coach,” said University of West Georgia Athletic Director Daryl Dickey. “During the interview process on our campus, it