Nick Lagroone, who spent the last year as Southeast Missouri’s Director of Basketball Operations, has been promoted to assistant coach. “As I began my search for a new assistant basketball coach, there were three qualities that the candidate needed to possess…integrity, basketball knowledge and energy,” said Southeast head coach Rick Ray. “Once I talked and
The Coach’s Insight, featuring Murray State Assistant Coach Tim Kaine
In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler spends time chatting with Tim Kaine (Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Murray State University) on player development on the court, personal development of players off the court, and making the efofrt to relate to today’s generation. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s DirtKing
HOT: Buzz Williams Earns Contract Extension at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Wednesday that men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Blacksburg through the 2022-23 season. In just his second year with the Hokies, Williams guided the squad to 20 victories and a berth in the NIT. The Hokies
Geroge Mason’s Dave Paulsen Receives Contract Extension Through 2021 Season
George Mason University Assistant Vice President, Director of Athletics Brad Edwards announced that the school has extended head men’s basketball coach Dave Paulsen’s contract for one year through the 2021 season. “This is in recognition of the outstanding job Dave has done since day one of arriving on campus to set this program back on
Woldeslassie, Harkins Join Siena Basketball Staff
Siena Basketball Head Coach Jimmy Patsos has announced the additions of assistant coach Abe Woldeslassie and director of basketball operations Ryan Harkins to the Saints’ 2016-17 staff. Woldeslassie joins the Saints after spending the previous three seasons as the director of basketball operations at Davidson, while Harkins served as a graduate assistant and video coordinator
Washburn’s Bob Chipman announces retirement at the end of 2016-17 season
Washburn head basketball coach Bob Chipman has announced that his 41st season and his 38th as head coach will be his final one on the Ichabod sidelines as he will retire at the end of the 2016-17 season. A press conference will be held on Wednesday, July 13, at 11 a.m. in the McPherson Booster
HoopDirt.com Starting Five by FastModel Sports – Spain
HoopDirt.com’s Starting Five Presented by FastModel Sports FastModel Sports® is the creator of FastDraw® & FastScout®, the best play diagramming and report building software in basketball. FastDraw is used by all U.S. professional teams, 85% of college teams, and 6,000+ high school and youth teams. Learn more about FastDraw here. By: Wes Kosel / HoopDirt.com Contributor This week’s starting five includes
Franciscan University (OH) Names Joe Wallace New Men’s Basketball Coach
Vice President of Student Life, David Schmiesing, announced Joe Wallace as the new head men’s basketball coach at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Wallace is a Wheeling, West Virginia, native who is returning to the Ohio Valley after an extensive career in NCAA Division I athletics. “I’m truly blessed to be joining the Franciscan University family,”
OFFICIAL: Shawn Dirden Named Head Basketball Coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted yesterday morning (Daily Dirt – 7/11/16)… Northwestern Oklahoma State’s Director of Athletics, Brad Franz announced the selection of Shawn Dirden as the new leader of the Men’s Basketball program. “I am very pleased with the hiring of Shawn Dirden and having him and his family joining Northwestern
AU promotes Robinson to lead men’s basketball program
Aurora University today announced the promotion of Lance Robinson to head coach of the AU men’s basketball program. Robinson takes over for the recently retired James Lancaster whom he served as an assistant coach for the last six seasons. “First as a player and more recently as an assistant coach, Lance Robinson has been a
Christian Webster joins Buzz Williams staff as assistant coach
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams has announced the addition of former Harvard and UCF assistant Christian Webster to his coaching staff. A native of Washington, D.C., Webster comes to Blacksburg with a wealth of NCAA Tournament experience as both a student-athlete and an assistant with the Crimson. “I’m extremely excited to welcome
Gaines Hired as Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Southern State Community College
Southern State Community College announced Kelvin Gaines as its new men’s head basketball coach. Gaines comes to SSCC with coaching experience at Linden McKinley Stem Academy, SCPA and AAU teams. Gaines replaces the outgoing Blake Kibler. Gaines is looking forward to meeting the returning players as well as recruiting great talent to play at Southern State Community College. “This is a