Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced today that former University of Oregon men’s basketball assistant Robert McCullum will be the school’s next head men’s basketball coach. A seasoned veteran with an impressive résuméspanning more than 30 years, McCullum comes to FAMU after spending the last three seasons at Oregon, which made its first trip to the
Yasir Rosemond Named Alabama Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
University of Alabama men’s basketball head coach Avery Johnson officially announced on Tuesday the hiring of Yasir Rosemond as assistant coach. Rosemond, who replaces former associate head coach Bob Simon on the staff, comes to the Crimson Tide after spending the past two seasons at Georgia. The Atlanta, Ga., native also held coaching positions at
Muller adds Haynes to ISU coaching staff
DeAndre Haynes, a former Mid-American Conference Player of the Year at Kent State who played professionally for six years and served as a Division I assistant coach for the past five seasons, has been hired as an assistant coach at Illinois State, head coach Dan Muller announced Tuesday. Haynes most recently worked as an assistant
Rhoades Completes Staff at VCU
New VCU Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Rhoades has completed his staff for the 2017-18 season, he announced Tuesday. Rhoades, who was named head coach in March, will be assisted by Jeremy Ballard, J.D. Byers and Brent Scott. Ballard will serve as associate head coach. Jimmy Martelli has been hired as director of operations. In addition,
OFFICIAL: Sass Named Head Basketball Coach at Pratt Institute
Following up on a rumor that we posted this weekend…It’s now been made official that Max Sass has been named Pratt Institute head men’s basketball coach and facility rental coordinator. It was announced by director of athletics Walter Rickard on Tuesday. “I am thrilled to have Max on board to guide our program as we
Dan Hurley Receives Contract Extension Through 2023-24 at URI
The University of Rhode Island and head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. “The University of Rhode Island is pleased to support the two-year extension of Dan Hurley’s contract. Dan’s leadership and commitment to our student-athletes has now firmly established our men’s basketball program as
The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler featuring Eastern Washington Associate Head Coach Nick Booker
In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Coach Nick Booker, Associate Head Coach at Eastern Washington, discusses the March Madness of coaching changes as well as some details on evolving within the collegiate coaching career. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s DirtKing Adam Nelson Episode 2: Cal State Fullerton Associate Head Coach
OFFICIAL: Jack Perri Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Boston University
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 5/1 (DAILY DIRT)… fter helping lead Long Island Brooklyn to three NCAA appearances over the last seven years, Jack Perri has joined the Boston University men’s basketball team as an assistant coach, head coach Joe Jones announced Monday afternoon. Perri spent the past five
Lawrence Tech Names Joshua Pickens Head Basketball Coach
The Lawrence Technological (Mich.) University athletic department names Joshua Pickens to lead the men’s basketball program, athletic director Scott Trudeau announced Monday morning. “Coach Pickens comes from an NAIA playing and coaching background and he will be a great asset to our team,” said Lawrence Tech Athletic Director Scott Trudeau. “His energy and hard work will
DeLaney Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Covenant College
The Covenant men’s basketball program will welcome back a familiar face to the sidelines in 2017-18 as Jake DeLaney has been named the full-time assistant coach for Arte Culver. DeLaney replaces Peter Wilkerson, who recently left the program to pursue other career opportunities. DeLaney is a 2015 graduate of Covenant, with a degree in Interdisciplinary
Elizabeth City State Removes Interim Tag From John Hill; Officially Named New Head Coach
The Elizabeth City State University Division of Athletics announced the transition of John Hill from Interim Head Coach to Head men’s basketball Coach. Boasting over eleven years of Division II head-coaching experience and another 13 seasons as an assistant, Hill has an established ability to build programs into conference and national contenders. As interim coach,
BYU announces hiring of Heath Schroyer as an assistant coach
BYU head basketball coach Dave Rose announced today the hiring of Heath Schroyer as an assistant coach. “We’re very excited to have a coach of Heath’s caliber join our staff,” Rose said. “He will be a great fit with our coaches and players. Heath has had success everywhere he’s been and brings knowledge, experience and