Jeff Linder has been named the 19th head coach of the Northern Colorado men’s basketball program announced Sunday by Director of Athletics Darren Dunn and University President Kay Norton. A press conference to formally introduce Linder is scheduled for Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the Champions Room of Butler-Hancock Athletic Center. Fans are welcome and encouraged to
Central Florida Staff Update
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins has announced Robbie Laing, who was previously an assistant at Florida Atlantic for two seasons, as his new assistant coach, rounding out his staff. Dawkins also announced that he will retain Ricardo Greer as the Director of Player Development. “Robbie brings a lot of coaching experience to our program, and he has been a
Drexel Announces Hiring of Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Drexel Head Basketball Coach Zach Spiker announced Friday the additions of Chris Clark, Paul Fortier and Rob O’Driscoll to his coaching staff. Between the three new faces on the Drexel staff, they have played or coach in 15 NCAA Tournaments. Clark, a Philadelphia native, was on Temple Head Coach Fran Dunphy’s bench last season as
OFFICIAL: Utica College Names Sean Coffey Head Basketball Coach
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com reported back on 4/21. It’s now been made official, Utica College Athletic Director David Fontaine announced the hiring of Sean Coffey as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Coffey, who is the seventh coach in program-history (NCAA era), is no stranger to the Empire 8 Conference
Jim Bechtel Named Head Coach at SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Potsdam Athletic Director James Zalacca has announced James Bechtel as the Bears men’s basketball program’s 10th head coach. Bechtel comes to SUNY Potsdam after building a strong program at SUNY Canton. He has NCAA Division I, II and III experience. “Jim’s proven success and experience as a head coach clearly separated him from an
Wade, Wilson Added to St. Louis Men’s Basketball Staff
The men’s basketball staff at Saint Louis University continues to take shape as new Billikens head coach Travis Ford announced two additions today. Tommy Wade has been hired as Director of Student-Athlete Development, while Michael Wilson is the new Video Coordinator. Both served on Ford’s staff at Oklahoma State University. “Having known Tommy Wade my
Joe Mihalich Extended Through 2020-21 at Hofstra
Following a season in which the program won 24 games, captured the regular season Colonial Athletic Association Championship and earned an automatic bid to the National Invitation Tournament, Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich agreed to a contract extension with the University, it was announced today by Vice President and Director of Athletics
O’Toole Joins Cal Staff
Tim O’Toole, who brings nearly 25 years of collegiate experience, including eight years as a head coach, will join the Cal basketball staff as an assistant coach, Golden Bear head coach Cuonzo Martin announced Thursday. “I’m excited to welcome Tim and his family to Cal,” Martin said. “Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience
McCall Signs Contract Extension at UTC
The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team’s list of 2015-16 accomplishments is lengthy. It was a historic season. School Record 29 wins. 11th NCAA Tournament Appearance (1st since 2009). 11th Southern Conference Regular Season Championship (1st since 1994). 11th SoCon Tournament Title (1st since 2009). 1st Power 5 win (at Georgia & at Illinois) since 2004
Terry Porter adds Mike Burns to Staff at Portland
Recently hired University of Portland men’s basketball head coach Terry Porter has made the first official hire to his coaching staff as Mike Burns was named as an assistant coach. Burns served last season as the interim head coach at the University of the Pacific and has 22 years of collegiate coaching experience, including four
Josh Gibson Named Head Basketball Coach at Lourdes University
Lourdes University has announced that Josh Gibson has been named the school’s new head men’s basketball coach, becoming the Gray Wolves’ second leader in program history. “I would like to thank the search committee and Dr. Livingston for trusting me with the future of the Lourdes basketball program,” Gibson stated. “I am proud to be
Nwachukwu Named DBO at Milwaukee
Milwaukee men’s basketball head coach LaVall Jordan has announced the hiring of Chinedu Nwachukwu to the position of Director of Basketball Operations. Nwachukwu, who spent the past four seasons at Saginaw Valley State University as an assistant coach, joins the Milwaukee staff and will work directly with Jordan on coordinating team travel, budget, practices and