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
Norfolk State Names Kevin Jones Assistant
The Norfolk State Athletics Department announced today that former Coppin State assistant coach Kevin Jones has joined the Spartan men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. Jones will replace former NSU assistant coach Kevin DeVantier, who left the program this summer to pursue other opportunities. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Jones will also handle
OFFICIAL: Taylor to Tennessee Tech
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one over the weekend. It has now been made official, Anderson University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jason Taylor has resigned to accept an assistant coaching position at Tennessee Tech. “We are very appreciative and proud of the job Jason has done,” said Anderson Director of Athletics
Indiana South Bend Adds Assistants
Ryan Borzager and Fred Harris will join the men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2015-16 season as announced by head coach Scott Cooper. Borzager played four year at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania where he was named captain in his final season with the Blue Jays. The Chambersburg, PA native spent last season as the assistant
IUP Hires Assistant
IUP head men’s basketball coach Joe Lombardi has announced the hiring of Chuck Harris as one of the program’s assistant coaches. Harris joins the Crimson Hawks after spending the last three seasons at Canisius College. “It is a blessing and an honor to be joining the coaching staff at IUP,” said Harris. “Coach Lombardi is
NC Central Staff Update
North Carolina Central University’s men’s basketball program has added two assistant coaches to the staff for the upcoming season, Chuck Taylor and Eric Wilson. NCCU men’s basketball head coach LeVelle Moton is excited about the coaching additions, and what experience they bring to the program. “Chuck is highly respected in the landscape of college basketball,”
Preston Beverly Named Assistant Coach at Richard Bland College
Preston Beverly, who starred as a bruising power forward at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) from 2002 to 2006 and then honed his college coaching credentials at such notable institutions as Bowdoin College and the State University of New York at New Paltz, has been named an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletics Director at
Jake Shipley Named Assistant at University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown head men’s basketball coach Danny Neville announced the hiring of Jake Shipley as the lead assistant for the men’s basketball team. Shipley spent last season at Dakota Wesleyan as a graduate assistant coach. The Dakota Wesleyan Tigers finished the season 32-5, with a runner up finish at the National Tournament in Branson,