University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has selected Jermaine Kimbrough to be the fourth member of his new staff. Kimbrough joins Doug Stewart, Jay Morris and Anthony Ruta on the Wolf Pack staff. “We are very excited to hire Jermaine as he gives us a national recruiting presence,” Musselman said. “He has
OFFICIAL: Pribble Named Head Coach at St. Martin’s
Thanks to great sources who got us out in front of this one last night… After a nationwide search, Athletic Director Bob Grisham has announced that current Eastern Washington University assistant coach Alex Pribble will be the new head men’s basketball coach for Saint Martin’s University. “We had more quality candidates for the position than
OFFICIAL: Manchester Names Good as Head Coach
Back on 4/13 (Daily Dirt II – 4/13/15), I mentioned that Gerad Good was the “hot” name at Manchester. It’s now official… Manchester University Director of Athletics Rick Espeset announced that Gerad Good has been named head men’s basketball coach. Good, MU’s 22nd head coach all-time, has seen prior success with the Black and Gold. He
OFFICIAL: Nathan Davis the Choice at Bucknell
Our “Bucknell Dirt” from earlier tonight has now been confirmed – Nathan Davis is the new head coach at Bucknell. Randolph-Macon just released the folowing: Randolph-Macon head basketball coach Nathan Davis has resigned to accept the head coaching position at Bucknell University. Davis guided the Yellow Jackets through the most successful six-year stretch in program history.
Evans Resigns at Central Oklahoma
Terry Evans has resigned his position as head men’s basketball coach at Central Oklahoma after 13 years of record-setting success. Evans came to UCO in 2002 and finished with a 263-124 career record, becoming the winningest coach in program history late in a 20-10 campaign this season. He led the Bronchos to eight 20-win seasons
Mullins named assistant at UIC
UIC head men’s basketball coach Steve McClain announced the hiring of Brendan Mullins to the position of assistant basketball coach. Mullins, a native of Downers Grove, Ill., spent the past five seasons as a member of the staff at Horizon League-member Wright State. “I am excited to have Brendan on the UIC basketball staff,” said McClain. “He brings an
Greg Kampe’s Beat Cancer Event
I spoke with Oakland head coach Greg Kampe today, and he filled me in on an unbelieveable event that he is running next month to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Kampe, who has been the head coach at Oakland for the past 31-years, has organized a one of a kind weekend, including golf and
OFFICIAL: Soderberg Named Assistant at Virginia
Brad Soderberg has been named assistant coach at Virginia, head coach Tony Bennett announced on Friday (April 17). Soderberg replaces Ritchie McKay, who returned to Liberty University as head coach after serving on Bennett’s staff for six seasons. Soderberg has 19 years of head coaching experience, including six at the NCAA Division I level. He
Forbes announces additions of Shay, Savage to staff
ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes is reuniting some familiar faces as he starts building his new Buccaneers’ coaching staff. Forbes officially announced Thursday that two of his former coaching colleagues will be joining him on the bench at ETSU. Jason Shay and Brooks Savage both spent seven years alongside Forbes at Tennessee and
HOT: Kittell Named Head Coach at UMary
Last night in my DII Dirt, I listed Lake Region State College head coach Joe Kittell as one of the three finalists for the University of Mary (ND) job (DII Dirt: UMary Finalists). It was just announced that Kittell has been officially hired: The University of Mary has selected North Dakota native Joe Kittell as
Whitsell, Marshall, and Hodgson Join Buffalo Staff
New men’s basketball coach Nate Oats has announced his coaching staff, with the additions of Jim Whitesell, Donyell Marshall, and Bryan Hodgson, bringing in a trio of experienced coaches with qualifications that include Division I head coaching experience and NBA playing experience. Jim Whitesell joins the staff as Associate Head Coach. Whitesell most recently spent
Rainy River CC’s Babler to Deploy Overseas
Rainy River Community College head men’s basketball coach, Kristofer Babler, submitted a letter of resignation due to an impending overseas deployment as a member of the United States Army Reserve. I spoke with Coach Babler via email today and let him know that once he returns from deployment, myself and the entire HoopDirt community will