Aaron Levin ’14 is returning to his roots. The former Grinnell College men’s basketball standout is rejoining the Pioneer program, now as an assistant coach as well as the department’s assistant strength and conditioning coordinator. Levin played 64 games in his career despite missing a season for medical reasons. He scored 805 and grabbed 247
OFFICIAL: Lawson Named Head Basketball Coach at Emmanuel College
Following-up on something that I mentioned in yesterday’s New England DIII Dirt… Following a national search, the Emmanuel College Athletic Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Lawson as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. Lawson becomes just the third head coach in the program’s 17-year history and will assume
UVU announces new six-year contract for coach Mark Pope
Utah Valley University men’s basketball coach Mark Pope has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Wolverines through the 2023-24 season. The new contract is a six-year agreement that replaces Pope’s previous five-year deal that was set to expire in 2020. “We’ve got some real momentum going at Utah Valley University and
Men’s Basketball Staff Change at Montana State
Erick Jackson is no longer an assistant basketball coach at Montana State. Head coach Brian Fish released the following statement: “I want to thank Eric for his service to the Bobcat basketball program. I wish him the best of luck in the future.” Jackson had been on the Bobcats staff since 2016. Before that, he
Hernandez Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins men’s basketball coach Josh Loeffler has announced the hiring of Ricky Hernandez as an assistant coach for the Blue Jays. Hernandez replaces Maurice Williams, who is now an assistant coach at Division I Longwood. “We are very excited to have Ricky join our program,” said Loeffler. “Ricky has been a part of championships
OFFICIAL: Campbell out; Foley in at Chipola
Following up on a report that HoopDirt.com published earlier today (JUCO DIRT)… Chipola College officials held a press conference Wednesday, June 6, to announce the hiring of Brendan Foley as the new head coach of men’s basketball. Chipola Athletic Director Jeff Johnson, said, “Today is a bittersweet day. We’re closing one chapter in Chipola history
SLU Extends Ladner’s Contract Through 2020-21
Southeastern Louisiana University has extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner through the 2020-21 season, Southeastern Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced Wednesday. Ladner’s extension is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Artigues commended Ladner’s progress and the growth of the program. “Getting Coach Ladner signed to
Brandon Nicol Resigns as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Trinity Christian College
The Athletics Department at Trinity has announced the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Brandon Nicol. Nicol has led the Trolls and mentored many student-athletes for the past seven years as well has been a dedicated colleague of the athletics department, which he served in a variety of different duties. Nicol, along with his wife
Mitch Freeman Named Head Basketball Coach at Corban University
Corban University Athletics announced on Wednesday morning the hiring of Mitch Freeman as the new head men’s basketball coach for the Warriors. “We are proud to announce that Mitch Freeman will be the next head men’s basketball coach at Corban University,” said Corban Assistant Athletic Director Sue Roth. “We had an amazing pool of candidates,
Beilein to Remain at Michigan
John Beilein will remain as the head basketball coach at Michigan according to a tweet that he sent earlier today. Multiple reports confirmed that Beilein had met at least twice with the Detroit Pistons over the past few weeks to discuss their vacant head coach position. Beilein’s tweet read: I love the University of Michigan
Concordia College (NY) Names New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Concordia College Director of Athletics Kathy Laoutaris ’93 has named John Cavaliere, currently the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach, as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Cavaliere led the men’s basketball program on an interim basis for the final 13 games of the 2017-18 season as he helped the Clippers to a 7-6 record during
Bryant University Basketball Staff Update
Bryant University head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso has completed his staff for the 2018-19 season with the hiring of assistant coach Chris Cole and director of basketball operations Eamonn Mahar. Cole arrives in Smithfield after spending the last five seasons as the head coach of Rock Creek Christian Academy in Maryland. Rock Creek recorded