UW-Stout has named four finalists to be interviewed for the head men’s basketball coach position. The four finalists are Jim Lake, assistant men’s basketball coach at Ferris State University (MI); Zach Malvik, assistant men’s basketball coach at Winona State University (MN); Mark Darnell, assistant men’s basketball coach at California State University, Chico; and Mike DeGeorge,
Archey Joins UIW Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Head men’s basketball coach Dr. Carson Cunningham has announced the hiring of Darnell Archey as an assistant coach for the University of the Incarnate Word men’s basketball program. “Darnell is someone who I have known and respected for many years,” said Cunningham. “He sat on the Butler bench for its two national championship games and
Louisville Basketball Staff Update
Three experienced assistant men’s basketball coaches have joined head coach Chris Mack’s staff at the University of Louisville, including Dino Gaudio, Luke Murray and Mike Pegues. Pegues has worked as an assistant coach with Mack for the past six seasons at Xavier, Murray has been an assistant with Mack for the past three seasons at
Memphis Basketball Staff Update
University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added two more members to his initial staff. Hardaway announced that former Tiger basketball player Dwight Boyd and former Tennessee State assistant basketball coach Rodney Hamilton, both Memphis natives, will join the staff. Boyd will become Director of Player Personnel, and Hamilton will serve as Director of Operations.
Greg Polkowski Named University of Wisconsin-Superior Men’s Basketball Coach
The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics have announced they’ve completed a national search and Greg Polkowski has been named head men’s basketball coach. Polkowski took over the head coaching reins of the Yellowjackets when Paul Eberhardt resigned in October. In his first year leading the program Polkowski and the Yellowjackets finished the season just
Missouri State Staff Update
Missouri State men’s basketball head coach Dana Ford has finalized his inaugural coaching staff, he announced Friday (April 5). Ford will retain associate head coach Corey Gipson and bring in new assistants Jake Headrick from Samford and Jase Herl from Colorado State. He has also hired Sheldon Everett, most recently from Miami (Ohio) as his
OFFICIAL: Ogden Named Head Basketball Coach at Texas Arlington
A new era of UT Arlington men’s basketball begins today with the appointment of former Big 12 and Southeastern Conference assistant Chris Ogden as the eighth head coach in program history. A native of Seminole, Texas, Ogden played for head coach Rick Barnes and served on his staff for 13 seasons at both the University
OFFICIAL: Jackson Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Emmanuel College
Following up on story that HoopDirt.com first posted yesterday (DIII DIRT). It’s now been made official, Emmanuel College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jamahl Jackson has announced his decision to step down from the position. Jackson notified the Athletic Department and Emmanuel College administration of his resignation and will also relinquish his administrative role in the
Iona Announces Contract Extension for Head Basketball Coach Tim Cluess
Iona College has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess through the 2024-25 season. The extension adds three years to Cluess’ previous deal. “We are very proud of the unprecedented success – both academically and athletically – Coach Cluess has had with our men’s basketball program. We look forward to his
Shaun Vandiver Resigns at Emporia State, Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wyoming
University of Wyoming head coach Allen Edwards announced on Thursday that Shaun Vandiver will return to the Cowboy basketball program as an assistant coach , pending contract approval. Vandiver was an assistant at Wyoming from 2005-10 and comes to UW after serving as the head coach at Emporia State for the last seven seasons. “We
OFFICIAL: Kimble Added to Charlotte Men’s Basketball Staff
Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez has announced the hiring Kotie Kimble as assistant coach. Kimble joins the 49ers coaching staff after spending the last seven years as an assistant coach at William & Mary. “Kotie brings a combination of experience and youth to the coaching staff,” Sanchez said. “That combination allows him
Michael Fly Named Head Basketball Coach at Florida Gulf Coast
Michael Fly, who has spent the previous seven years as an assistant coach on the Eagles’ staff, has been selected as the head coach of the FGCU men’s basketball program. Fly has been a part of more than 150 wins the past seven years, six ASUN Tournament Final appearances, three NCAA Tournament victories, three ASUN