CSU Bakersfield Athletics Director Kenneth ‘Ziggy’ Siegfried has announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Rod Barnes following the conclusion of a historic season for the Roadrunners highlighted by the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance. Under the terms of the new agreement, Barnes will receive a five-year contract extension to remain head coach
Mason Joins Keller’s Staff as Assistant Coach at SFA
Stephen F. Austin head men’s basketball coach Kyle Keller made the first hire for his 2016-17 coaching staff by bringing Wade Mason aboard as one of the ‘Jacks’ new assistant coaches. Mason, who spent the past four seasons at one-time Southland Conference institution Oral Roberts University as an assistant on head coach Scott Sutton’s staff,
Wortham Named Assistant at Montana
Rachi Wortham, the former director of player personnel at Oregon State, has been selected to join the Montana men’s basketball staff as an assistant under Grizzly head coach Travis DeCuire. Rachi (pronounced Rah-shee) comes to Montana after spending two seasons at Oregon State working under former Griz head coach Wayne Tinkle. No stranger to the
OFFICIAL: Bruce Shingler Joins Frank Martin’s Staff at South Carolina
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted this weekend… University of South Carolina men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin announced the hiring of Bruce Shingler as an assistant coach. Shingler recently finished his fourth season as an assistant at Towson. He also has coached at Morgan State and worked with Martin at Kansas State as an
Jim Platt Named Director of Player Development at Tulsa
University of Tulsa Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced today the hiring of Jim Platt as the program’s Director of Player Development/Team Manager. Haith also announced the promotions of Dennis Felton to assistant head coach and Toby Lane to director of scouting. Felton has served as an assistant coach for the last two seasons, while
HOT: Ryan Looney Named Head Basketball Coach at Point Loma
Ryan Looney has been named the newest head coach of Point Loma men’s basketball team, announced Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton on Tuesday, May 3. Looney will become the 14th coach in the history of the PLNU men’s basketball program. “I am beyond thrilled to have Ryan accept our offer to be the next head men’s
The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler featuring Cal State Fullerton Associate Head Coach John Smith
In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler talks with John Smith, Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cal State Fullerton. They discuss the meaning of a coach in a HAMSTER WHEEL (Recruitment, Retention, and Matriculation). Past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler: Episode #1 featuring HoopDirt.com’s “DirtKing” Adam Nelson
OFFICIAL: Jason Shelton Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Freed-Hardeman
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one on Friday (NAIA DIRT). It has now been made official, after 11 years with the Freed-Hardeman Lion basketball program, head coach Jason Shelton will be leaving Freed-Hardeman later in the summer to take on a new head coaching role at Chester County High School.
Kyan Brown Joins NDSU Men’s Basketball Staff
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Kyan Brown will join the Bison staff as an assistant coach. Brown has spent the past eight seasons at Oral Roberts University. “We are thrilled to welcome Kyan, Suzanne and their family into our Bison Family,” said Richman. “Kyan’s genuine approach and positive spirit
Saint Joseph’s (IN) Tabs Evan Lavery as Top Assistant
Evan Lavery has been announced as the top assistant coach for Head Coach Tom Church and the Saint Joseph’s College men’s basketball program on Thursday. Lavery comes from Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois, a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DIII school where he spent the last three seasons. “Evan came highly recommend among the coaching
Rutgers Staff Update
Rutgers Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell announced the hiring of Dan Rickard as Senior Advisor, Greg Vetrone as Director of Player Development, Ben Asher as Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Bryan Dougher as Director of Basketball Operations. “I am incredibly pleased to complete our staff with hard-working and dedicated individuals who not only have great knowledge of the game, but also understand
OFFICIAL: Musselman Adds Dave Rice to Nevada Staff
Following up on a report from last week. It’s now been made official, University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has added former UNLV head coach Dave Rice to his staff. In nearly five seasons, Rice posted a 98-54 record leading the Rebels basketball program. “When Coach Rice and I started the interview process 10 days