University of West Alabama head men’s basketball coach, Allen Sharpe, has announced the promotion of assistant Nick Woodruff to Associate Head Coach. In addition, Sharpe has announced the hiring of Garrison Boyd as the Graduate Assistant Coach entering the 2015-2016 season. “The most important characteristic for any assistant is “loyalty”, said Sharpe. “Nick’s loyalty to
OFFICIAL: Norm Parrish to Westminster (UT)
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one last night…Westminster College director of athletics announced today that Norm Parrish has been hired to lead the Griffin men’s basketball program. Parrish will come to Westminster after a stint as an assistant coach at the University of Hawaii and four seasons as
Amaker Adds Guerinoni to Staff as Assistant Coach
Tommy Amaker, The Thomas G. Stemberg ’71 Family Endowed Coach for Harvard Men’s Basketball, has announced the hiring of Donny Guerinoni as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Guerinoni brings 12 years of coaching experience to Cambridge, including 10 years under head coach Trent Johnson. Guerinoni was most recently on Johnson’s staff at
Brian Zoeller Named Head Coach at Wilson College (PA)
The Wilson College Athletics Department announced that Brian Zoeller will be the next head men’s basketball coach for the Phoenix. The Wilson men’s basketball program enters year two as the sport was added during the coeducational movement of the College. Previously Zoeller was the head junior varsity coach and an assistant varsity coach for Chambersburg Area
OFFICIAL: Tim Walker Resigns at Malone U. (OH)
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier today (DII DIRT: Walker Resigns at Malone University). The official statement was just released by the university regarding Walkers resignation… Malone University Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Walker has announced his resignation to accept a position in the business sector. Walker informed his players of his decision earlier
OFFICIAL: Wright State Staff Update
HoopDirt.com reported both of these hirings last month – they have now been made official… Wright State head basketball coach Billy Donlon has announced the hiring of Patrice Days and Kevin Devitt as assistant coaches for the Raiders. “Patrice and Kevin will bring great energy and passion to our program,” Donlon said. “They both generated tremendous
Warriors add Hemmingsen, DeJohnett to staff
Waldorf College men’s basketball coach Nigel Jenkins is excited to announce George Hemmingsen and Gunsby DeJohnett as assistant coaches on his staff. Hemmingsen joins the Warriors after spending last season as an assistant coach at the University of Indianapolis. He was an assistant coach the previous five seasons at Kentucky Wesleyan College, including the last
UTSA Staff Update
University of Texas San Antonio head men’s basketball coach Brooks Thompson announced Wednesday that Shenton Wai has been promoted to assistant coach, while Jeff Luster has joined the staff as director of operations effective immediately. “Shenton and Jeff both have a strong work ethic and their vast knowledge of the game will be an asset
New Orleans Names Bil Duany Assistant Coach
New Orleans men’s basketball head coach Mark Slessinger officially welcomed in his newest aid on Wednesday morning, naming Bil Duany as a Privateer assistant coach for the upcoming season. Duany spent last season as a graduate assistant at New Mexico State University where he worked primarily with the post players, film evaluation, life skills, and
Patrick Blake Named Assistant at Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina head men’s basketball coach Cliff Ellis has named Patrick Blake the program’s newest assistant coach. Blake was most recently the head coach at Chipola College in Florida. “We are very excited to have Patrick join our men’s basketball program,” said Ellis. “We welcome Patrick on board as we continue to move forward and build on our recent
Western New England University Hires Tabb
Western New England University director of athletics Dr. Mike Theulen Tuesday announced that Colin Tabb will be the eighth coach in the history of the Golden Bears men’s basketball program, which is entering its 50th season in 2015-16. Tabb, a former All-America player at fellow NCAA Division III institution Trinity College, replaces Theulen, who coached
Sherman Finalizes Staff at Central Methodist
Central Methodist University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Sherman announced the hiring’s of Matt Dickman and Grant Peterson as graduate assistant coaches in time for the 2015-16 season. “I am thrilled to have both Matt and Grant join our coaching staff,” said Coach Sherman. “These are two very talented individuals. Both bring a wealth of basketball knowledge and a work ethic that will