Harris-Stowe State University has hired Alfred Williams as its head coach of the Hornet’s men’s basketball program, the school announced today. Williams, 31, has served on head coach Dannton Jackson’s staff at his alma mater Xavier University of Louisiana for the past six seasons (2009-15). During Williams’ tenure as an assistant coach, the Gold Rush
New Mexico’s Neal Completes Staff With Hiring of Rencher
Head coach Craig Neal has rounded out his staff at the University of New Mexico men’s basketball program with the addition of Terrence Rencher as assistant coach. Rencher, one of the most decorated players in the history of University of Texas Basketball, joins the Lobos from Texas State University. “We are very happy to add
Jackson State Staff Update
Ben Walker and De’Suan Dixon have been named as assistant coaches of the Jackson State men’s basketball program. Walker comes to JSU following a successful stint as an assistant coach with the Butler Grizzlies. In his only season with the Grizzlies, Walker helped Butler win the Jayhawk West Conference title and reached the NJCAA Division
Jay Bowen Joins Austin Peay Staff
Austin Peay State University’s newest assistant basketball coach isn’t new to the Governors at all, and certainly not to head Coach Dave Loos. Jay Bowen, who served as the Governors basketball assistant in 2001-02, is back at APSU for a second time and a third with APSU’s head coach. He replaces Bubba Wells, who resigned
Baba Diallo Named DBO at DePaul
DePaul basketball coach Dave Leitao announced today that Baba Diallo has been added to the staff as assistant director of basketball operations. Diallo spent the last two seasons as a graduate assistant at Tulsa. “Baba will be a valuable asset for our program in this support role,” said Leitao. “After working with him last year
OFFICIAL: Brown Joins Winston-Salem State Staff
Back on June 12th, HoopDirt.com reported that Andrew Brown had been hired as an assistant at Winston-Salem State University (Daily Dirt – 6/12/15). It has now been made official – here is the release: Andrew Brown joins the Winston-Salem State Rams coaching staff after spending three seasons as the head coach at St Andrew’s University
Dean Burrows Named Head Coach at Wesley College
Wesley College Director of Athletics Mike Drass has named Dean Burrows as the new head coach of the Wolverines men’s basketball program. Burrows has served the past three years on the coaching staff, and spent last season as assistant head coach. “We are excited to announce the hiring of Coach Burrows as our new men’s
Chris Parsons Elevated to Assistant Coach at UNC-Greensboro
UNCG men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller announced Monday that he has elevated Chris Parsons to the position of assistant coach for the 2015-16 season. Parsons has spent the past five seasons as part of the UNCG staff as an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the men’s basketball program. “Chris has been a valuable
OFFICIAL: Wainwright to Fresno State
Back on June 16th, HoopDirt.com reported that Jerry Wainwright would be named as the associate head coach at Fresno State (Fresno State Dirt). The hiring was finally made official by head coach Rodney Terry. “I’m very ecstatic about Coach Wainwright joining our staff again,” Terry said. “Jerry is a mentor, a friend and someone that has
OFFICIAL: Rutigliano Named Assistant at Lipscomb
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this morning. It is now official – Sean Rutigliano has joined the Lipscomb men’s hoops team as assistant coach. “We’re thrilled that Sean is joining our program and look forward to working closely with him,” said Lipscomb head coach Casey Alexander. “He has coached in three
OFFICIAL: Stan Heath Named Assistant at Boston College
Boston College has hired Stan Heath as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team, announced today by head coach Jim Christian. Heath has 13 years of head coaching experience at Kent State, Arkansas and South Florida with a career record of 209-207. Christian worked as an assistant coach with Heath at Kent State in
Ferry Receives Extension at Duquesne
Duquesne University President Dr. Charles Dougherty announced today that head men’s basketball coach Jim Ferry has been granted a contract extension, terms of which were not disclosed. Ferry, who is beginning his fourth season at Duquesne, led the team to wins in six of its final 12 games in 2014-15 – including DU’s third Atlantic