Thanks to great source who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one last week (Penn State Abington Dirt). It has now been made official, Jon Tanous has been hired as Penn State Abington’s full-time head men’s basketball coach for the 2015-16 season, Director of Athletics, Intramural and Recreation Shawne McCoy announced Wednesday. “Jon brings
Carruthers Added to Howard Payne University Staff
Howard Payne University athletics tabs UT Dallas assistant Travis Carruthers as the Yellow Jackets’ new associate head men’s basketball coach. Travis Carruthers comes to Howard Payne from the University of Texas at Dallas where he has served as an assistant men’s basketball coach for the past eight seasons. There Travis was involved with all aspects
Eisner Named WSU Head Coach
Winona State Director of Athletics Eric Schoh announced today that Todd Eisner has been named the next head men’s basketball coach at WSU. Eisner, a Chilton, Wis. native with 17 years of college head coaching experience, will be formally introduced as the 20th head coach in program history next Monday, August 17, at an introductory
Don Hogan Resigns as Associate Head Coach at Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball associate head coach Don Hogan has resigned his position to pursue an opportunity as the director of athletics for the Lake County School District in Florida, announced head coach Cliff Ellis. “I am very happy for Don as he starts this next journey,” said Ellis. “I know Don has wanted
Justin Mann Named Assistant at Thomas University
Thomas University Athletic Director Mike Lee and head men’s basketball coach Brent Crews announced the appointment of Justin Mann as the Athletic Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team. “Our program is growing daily,” stated Crews. “I am glad to have Justin on board and look forward to hitting the ground running.” Prior to his
Smith hired as assistant coach at California University of Pennsylvania
After spending last season with Akron, Marcus Smith was announced as an assistant coach for the California University of Pennsylvania men’s basketball program on Thursday morning. Smith served last year as a graduate assistant with the Zips after previously spending one season as an assistant coach at both Seton Hill and Thomas More (Ky.), a
Magnani Resigns at Jamestown, Neville Named Head Coach
University of Jamestown Athletic Director Sean Johnson has announced that Alan Magnani has resigned as head men’s basketball coach. “We are very grateful for Coach Magnani’s leadership of the Jimmie men’s basketball program through a very successful season which culminated in a 2015 NSAA regular season title. We respect and appreciate his dedication to his
Garrett Jones Named Head Coach at Montreat College
Montreat College has announced the hiring of Garrett Jones as the head coach for the men’s basketball program. Jones comes to Montreat after serving the past four years as the assistant coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) in Waxahachie, Texas. During his time at SAGU, Jones was part of a coaching staff that took
Valdosta State Adds Jason Mays to Coaching Staff
Valdosta State Athletics and Blazer basketball are proud to announce the hiring of Jason Mays as the program’s new assistant coach. Mays brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Blazer basketball coaching staff, with his most significant accomplishments coming during his time at Georgetown College from 2000-07. Hired as an assistant coach in 2000
Vic Finora added to Mars Hill Staff
Mars Hill University head men’s basketball coach Rick Scruggs announces the hiring of Vic Finora as assistant men’s basketball coach. Finora will begin his duties immediately. A native of St. Catharine’s, Ontario, Finora spent the past five years as the assistant women’s basketball coach at fellow SAC member Coker College. Before heading to Coker, Finora
Keene State Names Ryan Cain Interim Head Coach
Keene State College Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Interim Athletic Director Kemal Atkins has announced the hiring of Ryan Cain as the interim men’s basketball coach. “Becoming a full-time head collegiate coach has been a goal of mine and having the opportunity to fulfill that dream at an institution with a
Brion Dunlap Named Assistant at Winston-Salem State
The Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Brion Dunlap as an assistant coach for the Rams for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Brion Dunlap will join the Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball coaching staff after previously spending the past five seasons as an assistant coach at the College of the Holy