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MEMORIAL DAY – 5/30/16
As most of us enjoy a day off today, lets not forget why we have this three day weekend. Please take some time today to remember those who have died to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice that they made to ensure our freedom. We have the opportunity to have cookouts, go to the beach, and spend time
BJ Porter Promoted to Head Basketball Coach at University of Antelope Valley
By Mike DeVader, UAV Director of Athletics Communications University of Antelope Valley President and CEO Marco Johnson revealed today the promotion of lead assistant coach BJ Porter to his new role of head men’s basketball coach, the UAV Athletics Department announced. The Layton, Utah, native was hired as the first assistant coach in Pioneer men’s basketball history
Western Texas College Promotes Andre Owens to Head Basketball Coach
Andre Owens was promoted to men’s head basketball coach at Western Texas College. Owens is taking over for Larren Silver, who resigned to operate a junior college scouting service and teach Spanish and Business at nearby Jayton High School. “I remember one other time when we elevated an assistant to the head coaching position,” said athletic
Andre Morgan Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UNCG
UNCG men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller announced the hiring of Andre Morgan to assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. Morgan fills Miller’s coaching staff that includes associate head coach Mike Roberts, assistant coach Chris Parsons and director of basketball operations Pat Flesher. “We are excited to add Andre to our coaching staff,” Miller said.
BREAKING: Reggie Witherspoon Named Head Basketball Coach at Canisius
Reggie Witherspoon, a Buffalo native and a 20-year veteran of the college basketball coaching ranks, has been named the 24th head coach in Canisius College men’s basketball history, Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced Saturday. Witherspoon, who signed a five-year contract, will be formally introduced at a 10 a.m., press conference in the Koessler Athletic Center on Tuesday, May
OFFICIAL: Adam Williams Named Head Basketball Coach at Salem International University
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this week (DII DIRT)… Salem International University has hired Adam Williams, son of West Virginia Athletics Hall of Famer Tex Williams, as its new head men’s basketball coach announced Athletic Director Jamie Shoemaker Friday afternoon. A former guard at the University of Kentucky and Marshall University,
Hook Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Upper Iowa
Head Coach Brooks McKowen has announced that Trevor Hook will be the new assistant coach of the Peacock men’s basketball program. Hook will be promoted within the program after serving as a graduate assistant at Upper Iowa for the last two seasons. “I am very lucky to be able to retain Trevor as an assistant
Howlett Joins CSJ as Assistant Coach
College of St. Joseph has named Alphonso Howlett as men’s basketball head coach. Howlett brings a wealth of experience from both on the court and on the sidelines at the collegiate-level, having served most recently as the assistant coach for the men’s basketball program at CSJ under former Head Coach Bob Walsh. A native of
FIU Names Miami Native Erik Pastrana Assistant Coach
FIU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Anthony Evans announced today the hiring of Erik Pastrana as assistant coach. “I’m excited to welcome Erik back home to South Florida,” said Evans. “He is known as an outstanding recruiter and was instrumental in the success at Stephen F. Austin. Erik will be a great addition to our staff
Spring Arbor University Hires Assistant
The Spring Arbor University men’s basketball office is pleased to announce that Josh Tropea has joined the staff as an assistant coach. He joins a staff that includes associate head coach Brandon Baum, assistant coach Jim Brown, and assistant coach Karrie Houser. Tropea brings a relentless work ethic and a great basketball mind to the
Dartmouth Staff Update
One month after being introduced as Dartmouth’s new head coach for men’s basketball, David McLaughlin today announced that Pete Hutchins, Mike Quinn and Jabari Trotter will comprise his coaching staff for the 2016-17 season. “I could not be more excited about the hiring of Peter, Mike and Jabari,” McLaughlin said. “We are forming a staff