Sean Rigothi has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Pace University. Rigothi comes to Pleasantville with more than 10 years of coaching experience. Most recently, he has spent the last four seasons as assistant boy’s varsity coach at the highly successful Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, N.Y. In his
Central Penn College Basketball Staff Update
The Central Penn College Men’s Basketball program has announced the hiring of Tramayne Hawthorne, Kenny Stone, and Wes Kirkland as assistant basketball coaches for the 2017-18 season. Hawthorne (Drexel 2009) was 2000-point scorer, and State Champion at Steel-High before heading to Drexel University to extend his playing career. Hawthorne played for defensive guru Bruiser Flint.
OFFICIAL: Coaching Change Made at DIII Mount Ida College
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on Friday night (DIII DIRT). It’s now been made official that Ben Davis has resigned as the head basketball coach at Mount Ida College, and will be replaced by current assistant coach Brian Cerone. The release says that Davis “is stepping down to pursue other opportunities
Louisville Approves 1-year, $800,000 Contract for Acting Head Coach David Padgett
The University of Louisville Athletic Association board has approved a one-year, $800,000 contract for Cardinals Acting Head Basketball Coach David Padgett in their meeting this morning. Padgett will receive a $400,000 base salary, and will earn an additional $400,000 from appearances. Other incentives that he could earn include: $25,000 if the team finishes the regular
Norwich University Coaches Clinic- October 22nd
The Norwich University basketball programs will be holding an inaugural Norwich University Coaches Clinic on Sunday, Oct. 22. The clinic will feature a series of guest speakers, headlined by former University of Vermont men’s basketball coach Tom Brennan. Brennan was the coach of the famous 2005 UVM team that upset Syracuse in the first round
Citadel Basketball Staff Update
On Friday, Citadel head basketball coach Duggar Baucom announced promotions within his staff for the 2017-18 season. Jack Castleberry has been promoted from Director of Basketball Operations to a full assistant coach while second-year graduate manager Kyle Combs has been elevated to the position of Director of Basketball Operations. “I am really excited to promote
NCAA Forms “Commission on College Basketball”
As a result of the current FBI investigation into the recent college basketball corruption scandal, the NCAA has announced a Commission on College Basketball. The Commission on College Basketball has been established by the NCAA Board of Governors, Division I Board of Directors and President Mark Emmert to fully examine critical aspects of Division I
Louisville Fires Assistant Basketball Coach Jordan Fair
The University of Louisville released the following statement tonight: “The University of Louisville has parted ways with assistant men’s basketball coach Jordan Fair, exercising the option in his contract to terminate his employment without cause. He will continue to be paid for 30 days. Associate head men’s basketball coach Kenny Johnson remains on paid administrative
Northeastern Basketball Staff Update
There will be two familiar faces back on the sidelines with the Northeastern’s men’s basketball team this season as announced by head coach Bill Coen. “We proudly welcome back two former members of our basketball family, Manny Adako and Danny Young,” said Coen. “Danny will serve as our new Operations Coordinator, while Manny will begin
Trent Johnson Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisville
Trent Johnson, who has 36 years of coaching experience including 17 years as a head coach at four collegiate programs, has joined the University of Louisville men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “Coach Johnson is highly experienced,” said UofL Acting Head Coach David Padgett. “I’ve personally known him for a long time. He was
Former Coppin State Head Coach Michael Grant Added to Samford Basketball Staff
The Samford University athletic department officially announced Tuesday that former head coach at Coppin State University, Stillman College and Southern University, Michael Grant, has joined the Bulldogs’ basketball program as the special assistant to the head coach. Grant comes to Samford from Coppin State University where he spent the previous three seasons as head coach.
Dalip Bhatia and Matthew Johnston Added to St. Peter’s Men’s Basketball Staff
Saint Peter’s men’s basketball head coach John Dunne has announced the addition of Dalip Bhatia and Matthew Johnston to his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Bhatia rejoins Dunne’s staff as an Assistant Coach after departing for his alma mater, Rutgers University, in 2013. Johnston joins Dunne’s staff as the Coordinator of Basketball Operations and