Sixth-year head men’s basketball coach John Gallagher and the University of Hartford men’s basketball team have announced changes to the Hawks’ coaching staff for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Tom Devitt, previously the director of basketball operations, has been named an assistant coach. Former Hawk standout Jaret von Rosenberg will join the staff as an assistant
Goodson Promoted to DBO at Texas Tech
Steven “Zo” Goodson has been promoted to Director of Operations Texas Tech. He is in his third stint with head coach Tubby Smith. He served as the assistant director of basketball operations and director of player development for the past two seasons. He is in charge of player personnel and will oversee player development, as well
Talvis Franklin Named Video Coordinator at Troy
Troy University men’s basketball head coach Phil Cunningham announced Monday the hiring of Talvis Franklin as video coordinator. The two worked together, alongside Troy assistant coach Marcus Grant, for 5 seasons at Mississippi State. “When the video coordinator position opened on our staff, Talvis was the coach I wanted to try and hire,” Cunningham said.
Former Virginia Tech Head Coach Named DBO at Miami
University of Miami men’s basketball head coach Jim Larrañaga has completed his 2015-16 staff with the addition of James Johnson as the team’s director of basketball operations. “JJ and I have been good friends for 10 years. My staff and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him for our two years together at George Mason, and
Murray State Staff Update
Murray State head men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon announced the hiring of Shane Nichols and Tim Kaine who will join the Racers as assistant coaches. Nichols comes to MSU from Hofstra and Kaine from Georgia Southern. “When putting together our staff, I wanted to hire high energy coaches who have high character and excel in
Nebraska-Kearney Hires Assistants
Nebraska-Kearney head men’s basketball coach Kevin Lofton announced today that Devin Eighmey (pronounced amy) and Ken Moses will be his assistant coaches. Over the last two seasons, Moses served as the Lopers graduate assistant while Eighmey held the same title at NW Missouri State. Both will be involved in all aspects of the program. “The
OFFICIAL: Jirsa to Radford
Following-up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted last week. It has now been made official that Ron Jirsa has been named as an assistant coach at Radford University. “We are excited to welcome Coach Jirsa into our basketball family,” Jones said. “I have admired his work from afar for many years, and I have worked
OFFICIAL: Sachs Named Head Coach Salisbury
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier this morning. It is now official, Salisbury University Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Vienna announced the hiring of Andrew Sachs as the new head coach of men’s basketball on Monday afternoon. Sachs, a Salisbury alumnus, joins the Sea Gulls following a
HOT: Iowa State Staff Update
Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm announced today his initial coaching staff. Prohm has retained T.J. Otzelberger as an assistant coach from Fred Hoiberg’s staff and announced he will bring William Small with him from his staff at Murray State. Former Iowa State assistant and most recently a staffer at Loyola (Chicago), Daniyal
OFFICIAL: Barone to Butler CC
HoopDirt.com has been following the Butler CC (KS) search closely for the past few weeks. Last week, we reported that former UWGB assistant Brian Barone had been offered the job. It has now been made official – Barone has been named the new men’s head basketball coach at BCC. Barone comes to the Grizzlies after serving
New Five-Year Deal for Northern Colorado’s Hill
Northern Colorado Athletics and head men’s basketball coach B.J. Hill have agreed upon the provisions of a new five-year contract, reflecting the university’s continued investment in the program and its commitment to future growth and success. “B.J. continues to grow the foundation of the men’s basketball program,” director of athletics Darren Dunn said. “Coach Hill
Hoffman Announces Staff Additions at Mercer
Mercer University head coach Bob Hoffman announced a pair of additions to his coaching staff on Friday, as Jason Eaker and Jarred Merrill have been named assistant coaches for the upcoming 2015-16 season. The two will join a program that is in the midst of the most successful stretch in school history, after earning four-straight