Bill Courtney’s name came up in conversation today, and I guess I missed this one from last month. Here’s the official press release on DePaul’s hiring of the former head coach at Cornell: DePaul head coach Dave Leitao announced today that Bill Courtney has joined the staff as an assistant coach. “Bill Courtney’s experience
ANALYTICS & SHOT SELECTION
There is an undeniable analytics movement across basketball. Coaches from the professional ranks to youth programs are looking for better ways to gather and analyze information about their players and opponents. It is no surprise that the NBA, the world’s most advanced basketball league, has been a leader in the analytics movement. Since 2013, the
OFFICIAL: Cabrera Named Head Basketball Coach at Mount Aloysius College
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on July 14th (DIII DIRT)… Mount Aloysius College Athletic Director, Ryan Smith, has officially announced that the College’s men’s basketball team will be coached by Mr. Guillermo (Will) Cabrera. Coach Cabrera will lead the Mountie’s men’s basketball team starting in the 2017-2018 season. Looking forward to
Rodney Clarke Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Lake Superior State
The Lake Superior State University men’s basketball program has added Rodney Clarke as an assistant coach announced Lakers’ head coach Steve Hettinga. Clarke arrives to LSSU after serving as an assistant men’s basketball coach at his alma mater the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky., for four seasons (2013-17). “Rodney comes to us from a
Boston College Assistant Stan Heath Departs for NBA G-League
The Lakeland Magic, the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, have named Stan Heath head basketball coach, Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced Tuesday. Per team policy, terms of his deal are not disclosed. Heath has spent the last two seasons (2015-17) as an assistant coach at Boston College. He
Peter Lappas Promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Fairleigh Dickinson
On Tuesday morning, Fairleigh Dickinson men’s basketball head coach Greg Herenda announced that Peter Lappas, the program’s director of basketball operations for the past three seasons, has been promoted to assistant coach. “I am extremely proud and happy to be able to promote Pete Lappas to be my next assistant coach here at Fairleigh Dickinson University,”
Cal State East Bay Head Basketball Coach Resigns; Becomes Assistant at Nevada
University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has added Gus Argenal as an assistant coach for the Wolf Pack. Argenal spent the last four seasons as the head coach of the Cal State East Bay Pioneers, an NCAA division II school located in Hayward, Calif. “I have known of Gus’ reputation in the
James Haring Named Coordinator of Basketball Operations at Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State Head basketball coach Ray Harper announced the addition of James Haring to his 2017-18 staff Monday, naming Haring the Gamecocks’ coordinator of basketball operations. Haring will oversee the administrative duties of the JSU men’s basketball program including team travel, budgeting, daily scheduling and equipment needs. “I am excited to be a Gamecock,” Haring
Collins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois State
Brian “Penny” Collins has experienced the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach and player, and he now aims to help Illinois State make the Big Dance in his new role as an ISU assistant coach, head coach Dan Muller announced Monday. “I have known Penny since he was in high school and have watched him
Michigan Basketball Staff Update
Following up on the moves that HoopDirt.com has been reporting over the past few weeks. It’s now been made official that University of Michigan men’s basketball head coach John Beilein has added Luke Yaklich and DeAndre Haynes as assistant coaches, and elevated of Chris Hunter to U-M’s director of basketball operations. Yaklich and Haynes both
Transylvania Names Steve Wright Assistant Basketball Coach
Transylvania University men’s basketball head coach Brian Lane announced the hiring of Steve Wright as assistant coach on Friday. Wright’s appointment as Transylvania’s newest assistant men’s basketball coach marks a homecoming to the state of Kentucky for a legend at the high school ranks, who brings recent collegiate coaching experience to Don Lane Court. A
Ty Conyers Named Video Coordinator at UAlbany
Ty Conyers has returned to the UAlbany men’s basketball team to serve as the video coordinator for the 2017-18 season. “I am excited to welcome Ty back to our program,” said UAlbany head coach Will Brown. “He was a four-year manager for us so he understands how we operate as a program. This position is