Head coach Mark Pope has announced the hiring of assistant coach Cody Fueger to his men’s basketball staff at Utah Valley University. Fueger comes to UVU after two seasons as BYU’s Director of Operations. “Cody Fueger is one of the great young coaches in America. He has coached in nearly every region of the country,
OFFICIAL: Postiglione Named Head Coach at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater College director of athletics Curt Kendall has announced the hiring of Shawn Postiglione as the school’s new head men’s basketball coach. Postiglione has eight years of experience as a Division I and III assistant, and over the past five seasons in Division III his teams have compiled a winning percentage of 77.5 and claimed
Western Oregon names Longtime DI assistant Jim Shaw Head Coach
Western Oregon University’s Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Barbara Dearing announced Monday that long time NCAA Division I assistant coach and former Western Oregon University All-American Jim Shaw has been named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach effective immediately. “We concluded a nationwide search and had more high quality candidates for the position than any
OFFICIAL: Skinner Named Head Coach at Kennesaw State
Al Skinner, a former Division I national coach of the year and two-time BIG EAST Conference Coach of the Year, has been named the new head coach of the Kennesaw State men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams announced on Sunday (April 26). Skinner, who becomes the sixth head coach in program history, brings 22 years
BREAKING: Alcorn State Names Montez Robinson Head Coach
Last week, HoopDirt.com listed Bethune-Cookman assistant Montez Robinson as one of the three finalists for the Alcorn State job. It was made official today – Robinson is the choice… Alcorn State University Director of Athletics Derek Horne announced that Montez Robinson has been hired as the Braves new head men’s basketball coach. For the past four
The Citadel Staff Update
The Citadel head basketball coach Duggar Baucom officially announced that his coaching staff will include Daniel Willis, Ryan Mattocks and Willie Bell for the upcoming 2015-16 season. “I am very pleased Daniel Willis, Ryan Mattocks and Willie Bell have joined me at The Citadel,” said Baucom. “All are extremely loyal, dedicated coaches whose main focus
UMary adds assistant
In his first executive decision, new University of Mary men’s basketball coach Joe Kittell today announced the hiring of Josh Vaughan as the Marauders assistant coach. Vaughan joins Mary from the NCAA Division I North Dakota State University coaching staff. “We are very excited to have Josh join our program,” said Kittell. “I had the
Ballard Named Assistant at Illinois State
Jeremy Ballard knows what it takes to reach the NCAA Tournament. An assistant coach at VCU for the past three seasons, Ballard aided in three-straight trips to The Big Dance. He has now committed to help Illinois State continue its upward trajectory, as ISU head men’s basketball coach Dan Muller announced the hiring of Ballard
Jacobsen Added to Staff at Hawaii
University of Hawai’i men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot announced the hiring of Adam Jacobsen as the team’s new assistant coach. Jacobsen comes to Hawai’i after 14 years on the men’s basketball staff at the University of Pacific, the last two as Associate Head Coach. “We are thrilled to have Adam on board as he checks
OFFICIAL: Butler the Choice at Virginia Union
Back on 4/21, I mentioned that Lester Butler was the “hot” name at Virginia Union (Daily Dirt – 4/21/15). It has now been made official – Butler is indeed that choice at VUU… Lester “Jay” Butler, Jr., will be named the 10th Head Coach in the history of Virginia Union University men’s basketball at
HOT: Lentz Resigns at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne University has announced the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Lentz, effective immediately. Lentz has been the Bears’ mentor for the past 29 years and has led Lenoir-Rhyne to a 432-374 record as Head Coach. During his tenure, Lenoir-Rhyne captured eight South Atlantic Conference Regular Season Championships and four Food Lion SAC Tournament
Eastern Kentucky Staff Announced
Two former NBA players will be among the three assistant coaches for new Eastern Kentucky Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dan McHale. Michael Bradley, the No. 17 pick by Toronto in the 2001 NBA Draft, played five seasons in the NBA and three overseas. Reece Gaines, the No. 15 pick in the 2003 draft by Orlando,