HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that the basketball court at State Farm Center would from now on be called “Lou Henson Court.” The “Lou Henson” signature on the floor is accented by his patented orange blazer and a pair
Midland University Named Oliver Drake Head Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Midland University has announced Oliver Drake as the institution’s next men’s basketball head coach. Drake arrives having guided Ashford University to the NAIA DII National Championship Tournament in three of his five seasons as head coach, including an appearance in the Round of 16 in this year’s tournament. “From
Kellett Returns to Lawrence University Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish Chris Kellett has returned to the Lawrence University men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Joel DePagter announced. Kellett, who coached with the Vikings for three seasons from 2010-13, comes back to Lawrence as an assistant coach after a successful stint coaching prep basketball. “This summer was a stressful time
McNelley To Lead Eastern University
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish When Nate Stewart moved into his new role as Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Development, he knew that the challenges of that job would make it impossible to continue to care for his basketball team. So one of his first major tasks in the office was to find
Charleston Southern Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish Charleston Southern head men’s basketball coach Barclay Radebaugh announced the promotions of assistant coaches BJ McKie and Ahmad Smith on Monday. McKie has been elevated to Associate Head Coach, while Smith has been named Assistant Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. McKie and Smith have been instrumental in one of
Former San Diego Head Coach Bill Grier Joins Ford’s Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish Oklahoma State head coach Travis Ford finalized his staff with the addition of former University of San Diego head coach Bill Grier. A veteran of 117 head coaching wins in eight seasons at USD, Grier also played an integral role in Gonzaga’s rise to prominence as an assistant with
UMD Grad Joins Bowen’s Staff as Lead Assistant
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish University of Minnesota Duluth head coach Matt Bowen has announced the addition of former Bulldog men’s basketball player and UMD graduate Matt Hockett as his lead assistant beginning this week. “After reviewing a very strong pool of national candidates, it became clear Matt Hockett is the person that would
OFFICIAL: Downey to IPFW
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by: Dr. Dish Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one back on August 7th (IPFW DIRT). It has now been made official – Mark Downey has been named as an assistant coach at IPFW. Here is the official release: IPFW head men’s basketball coach has named
Billy Hubly Named Video Coordinator at Georgia Tech
Billy Hubly, a graduate assistant on the Georgia Tech men’s basketball staff the last two years, has been named to the post of video coordinator, head coach Brian Gregory announced Friday. Hubly, 25, has spent the last two years contributing to the Yellow Jackets’ on-court individual instruction and team practices, helping organize and administer Tech’s
Jakob Gollon Named Assistant at USC Aiken
University of South Carolina Aiken men’s basketball coach Mark Vanderslice has announced the addition of Jakob Gollon as an assistant coach. “I’m ecstatic about Jakob joining the staff,” Vanderslice said. “He comes from a strong pedigree of coaching and brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and playing experience. His high level of energy and enthusiasm for
OFFICIAL: Callahan Named Head Coach at Penn College
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com first reported back on July 19th (DIII DIRT: Penn College Set to Name Head Coach)… Ryan Callahan has been named Pennsylvania College of Technology’s new head men’s basketball coach, Penn College Director of Athletics Scott Kennell announced this week. Callahan served as an assistant coach last year at
University of Valley Forge Names Laird Assistant
The University of Valley Forge Athletic Department is pleased to announce the addition of Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, Mark Laird. Coach Laird will also be serving as Campus Director for UVF. Coach Laird graduated from UVF in 2000, and was a captain for the Men’s Basketball Team for two seasons. He went on to earn