Former Barry University men’s basketball player Charles Agumagu was named the lead assistant coach for St. Thomas University men’s basketball team. His contract becomes official in August. “To be completely honest with you, it still feels surreal,” Agumagu said. “To God, I give the glory. I had no idea I would get into coaching. When I
Ohio Northern Adds Matt Winters as Assistant Basketball Coach
Matt Winters has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern University. He joins ONU after spending the 2015-16 season at Rhodes (Tenn.), where he helped coach three players to All-SAA honors. Winters also served as an assistant coach at Denison from 2012-15. During his time at Denison, the team advanced to the
Ben Luber Returns to Rider as Assistant Basketball Coach
Ben Luber is returning to the Rider University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, it was announced today. “I am excited to have a familiar face back in our program and on my staff,” said Rider head coach Kevin Baggett, who is entering his fifth season at Rider. “Ben did a great job of
The Rising Coaches Conference – July 5-7 – Marian University (IN)
A must-attend conference for young and aspiring coaches. The Rising Coaches Conference is the ONLY conference geared towards professional & personal development for the coaching profession. The 2016 Conference will take place from on July 5-7 at Marian University in Indianapolis, IN. The cost of the conference is only $125 which includes Registration fee, the
Rylee Hernandez Named Head Basketball Coach at Williston State
After the departure of Coach Cory Fehringer to Western Nebraska, Rylee Hernandez had been named as the Head Coach for the Tetons. Hernandez has been an assistant coach at Williston State for 3 years prior. Hernandez assumes responsibilities immediately. Hernandez states “I am extremely thankful and grateful for this opportunity to guide and lead these
Former UTSA Head Coach Brooks Thompson Passes Away
Former UTSA men’s basketball coach Brooks Thompson passed away Thursday night, the university announced in a press release. Thompson, 45, was diagnosed with double organ failure in April and had been hospitalized for much of the past two months. “The UTSA family is very saddened to learn that Brooks Thompson passed away on Thursday,” UTSA
Ali Ton Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Fordham
Ali Ton, former associate head coach at UC Irvine, was named assistant men’s basketball coach at Fordham University announced head coach Jeff Neubauer. “Ali and I have known and continually developed a respect for each other since his playing days at Davidson,” said Neubauer. “As a player, he was a competitor and a winner. My
Antonio Bostic Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Abilene Christian
Abilene Christian University head men’s basketball coach Joe Golding announced that he has added former Stephen F. Austin standout Antonio Bostic to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Bostic served last season as an assistant Neosho County Community College (Kan.) where he played one season in 2009-10 after graduating from Shawnee Mission West High School.
Pawel Mrozik Joins Cal Poly Staff as Associate Head Coach
Head coach Joe Callero and the Cal Poly Athletics Department completed the Mustang men’s basketball team’s coaching staff with the announcement that Pawel Mrozik has joined the program as associate head coach. Mrozik (below) arrives at Cal Poly after building Mountain Mission School (Grundy, Va.) into a national powerhouse. Ranked continuously among MaxPreps.com’s top 100
Columbia Staff Update
Columbia University men’s basketball coach Jim Engles has rounded out his staff with the hiring of Jean Bain and Jared Czech as assistant coaches and the appointment of Jonathan Safir as director of basketball operations. “I’m very excited to have these guys on my staff,” Engles said. “They bring great experience, energy and passion to
The Coach’s Insight, featuring Head Coach, University of St. Thomas (TX) Anthony Medina
In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler chats with Anthony Medina, Head Coach at the University of St. Thomas, on recruitment at the small college level (for both players and coaches). Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s DirtKing Adam Nelson Episode 2: Cal State Fullerton Associate Head Coach John Smith Episode 3: Minnesota West Head Coach Kris Babler
Virginia State’s Lonnie Blow, Jr. Signs Contract Extension Through 2021
Virginia State University has announced that Trojans’ head men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow, Jr. has signed an extended contract with the University and will remain as head coach through 2021. Coach Blow joined the VSU Trojan family in 2013. During his three seasons as head coach, he led VSU to an overall record of 56-24 and extended his