University of New Haven men’s basketball coach Ted Hotaling has announced the addition of Jim McCarthy to the 2017-18 coaching staff. McCarthy comes to West Haven by way of Towson University where he was an assistant with the Tigers for the past four season. McCarthy played a key role in helping the Tigers to a
OFFICIAL: Bain Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Columbia
Following up on something that I mentioned earlier today’s Daily Dirt. It’s now been made official that Jean Bain has been promoted to associate head coach at Columbia. The announcement was made by head coach Jim Engles. “Jean has done a tremendous job for us in so many areas,” Engles said. “His drive, along with
Matt Brady Named Men’s Basketball Director of Player Personnel at Maryland
Head coach Mark Turgeon has announced the addition of Matt Brady today as a director of player personnel for the Maryland men’s basketball program. Brady, who has nearly 30 years of experience as a coach at the Division I level, including 12 as a head coach, comes to Maryland after serving as an assistant coach
Kevin O’Connor Named Head Basketball Coach at Murray State College (OK)
Murray State College has announced Kevin O’Connor as the next head coach of the Aggies men’s basketball program. O’Connor joins the Aggies from Arizona Western College, where he served as assistant coach and assistant athletic director since 2015. “We extend a warm welcome to Kevin O’Connor and are looking forward to an exciting season as
Former Ohio State Assistant Chris Jent Joins Atlanta Hawks Staff
The Atlanta Hawks Basketball have added Chris Jent as an assistant coach, it was announced by Head Coach Mike Budenholzer. Jent, who spent last season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Ohio State, is a veteran NBA coach, having been on staff with the Philadelphia 76ers (2003-04), Orlando Magic (2004-05, including a stint
Donald Copeland Promoted To Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Wagner
Wagner College head men’s basketball coach Bashir Mason has announced on Friday afternoon the promotion of Donald Copeland to assistant coach. Copeland, a former All-Big East guard at Seton Hall University before embarking on a professional playing career overseas, has spent the last two seasons as the Seahawks’ graduate manager. “Donald has done an excellent
UMass Basketball Staff Update
The University of Massachusetts men’s basketball program and head coach Matt McCall announced the completion of the team’s staff on Friday with the hiring of Coty Greene, Brian Grossman, Lucious Jordan and Jacob Kurtz. Greene takes on the role of strength and conditioning coach, Grossman will serve as the video coordinator, Jordan becomes the program’s
Piedmont College Names Jake Brooks Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Piedmont College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Neeley has announced the hiring of Jake Brooks as Assistant Coach following two years serving as a volunteer assistant with the Lions. Brooks appointment follows Dan McNeely accepting the head coaching position at Maine Maritime Academy this summer. “We are excited to welcome Jake into our full time
Chico State Hires Assistant Coach
Mark Darnall is returning to the North Valley hoping to help lead the Chico State men’s basketball team reach the peak of NCAA Division II basketball. Wildcats Head Coach Greg Clink introduced Darnall as his new top assistant Thursday following the recent departure of long-time sidekick Lucas Gabriel to Metro State in Denver. Darnall spent
OFFICIAL: Frank Davis Named Director of Basketball Operations at ETSU
Following up on some thing that HoopDirt.com mentioned earlier this week (Tennessee Tech Dirt). It’s now been made official that former Tennessee Tech player and assistant coach Frank Davis has joined the East Tennessee State program as director of basketball operations. Davis, who spent the last five years on staff at Tennessee Tech, was a
Bates Promoted to Full-Time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Washington College
Washington College head men’s basketball coach Aaron Goodman has announced the promotion of Alex Bates to full-time assistant coach. Bates worked as a volunteer assistant for the Shoremen last season. “I am excited to announce the promotion of Alex Bates to our full-time assistant men’s basketball coach,” Goodman stated. “Last season, Alex worked in a volunteer
Coker Names Hardwicke as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Coker College has named Jeff Hardwicke as its assistant men’s basketball coach, Dr. Lynn Griffin, vice president of athletics and athletic facilities, announced today. Jeff joins the Cobras after serving as a student assistant coach for the Coker men’s basketball program the past two years. Prior to his time at Coker, Hardwicke served as the