HoopDirt.com reported yesterday that Defiance College (OH) head coach Tom Heil was the choice at Baldwin Wallace (OH). It has now been made official – Tom Heil is the new men’s basketball coach at Baldwin Wallace University. Heil is a familiar face to both the BW campus community and its basketball program after serving as
Tennessee Support Staff Update
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced the addition of three full-time members of his support staff Monday. Video coordinator Riley Davis is accompanying Barnes from Texas, while director of basketball operations Mary-Carter Kniffen and assistant to the head coach Kyle Condon both are Tennessee graduates who have been with the UT athletics department for several
Duffy Conroy Added to Louisiana Tech Staff
Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol finalized his coaching staff on Monday with the announcement of Duffy Conroy as assistant coach. Conroy has spent the past 10 seasons as an assistant coach at Milwaukee under Rob Jeter, helping the Panthers to four postseason appearances including NCAA Tournament berths in 2006 and 2014. “Duffy Conroy is
Ryan Herrion Named Assistant at Stonehill
Stonehill College has announced that Ryan Herrion has joined the men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach under Chris Kraus ’06. The announcement was made by Kraus, who is in his third year as head coach at his alma mater, and confirmed by Cindy MacDonald, Interim Director of Athletics at the College. “I am
Tulsa Staff Update
University of Tulsa Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced today the promotion of former TU All-American Shea Seals to assistant basketball coach, and the addition of former Missouri standout Kim English as Director of Player Development for the Golden Hurricane. Seals has served as Director of Player Development/Team Manager for the last three seasons. The
Casey Matthews Named DBO at North Dakota State
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman announced the hiring of Casey Matthews as the program’s director of basketball operations on Monday, June 15. Matthews comes to NDSU following a two-year stint as the video coordinator for Southern Miss men’s basketball. As video coordinator, he was responsible for all aspects of video
Western Kentucky Adds Chris Shumate to Staff
Native Kentuckian Chris Shumate returns to the Bluegrass State as an assistant men’s basketball coach at WKU, Hilltopper head coach Ray Harper announced Monday. The Louisville, Ky., native spent last season at Tennessee and the season before at Conference USA rival Southern Miss. He brings eight years of Division I experience to the position at
James Kane Named Assistant at Murray State
New Murray State men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon announced Monday his first hire is assistant coach James Kane. McMahon became head coach six days ago when he replaced Steve Prohm who left to be head coach at Iowa State. Kane, who Racer fans know well, worked with McMahon as assistants the last four seasons
Rider Staff Update
HoopDirt.com talked about both of these moves last month. They have now both been made official. Rider University head coach Kevin Baggett has officially added Dino Presley and Marlon Guild to his staff for the 2015-16 season. They replace Donyell Marshall, who has taken a similar position at the University at Buffalo, and John Griffin,
Royals Add Gattin as Assistant Coach
Head Coach T.K. Smith announced Monday the hiring of Tyler Gattin as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Gattin will join second year Assistant Coach Al McCarron on the sideline with Smith for the 2015-16 season. Smith had the following to say about the hire: “I’ve known Tyler for over five years now and have been patiently waiting for
OFFICIAL: Martin Named Head Coach at Purchase
Kyle Martin has been tabbed to lead the Purchase College men’s basketball program, announced Athletic Director Chris Bisignano. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead this program,” said Martin. “I would like to thank the committee for selecting me, and I look forward to continuing the winning tradition here at Purchase. “I also want
Brent Crews Named Head Coach at Thomas University
Thomas University and Athletic Director Mike Lee has announced the appointment of Brent Crews as the Night Hawks’ next head men’s basketball coach. Crews joins the Night Hawks after previously serving as an assistant coach at the University of San Francisco for three seasons. He originally joined the Dons staff prior to the 2012-2013 season