Mentioned this in yesterday’s "dirt" – here’s the press release now that it’s been made official: Russ Willemsen has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of South Alabama, the school announced. Willemsen, who spent the previous eight seasons at Tennessee Tech, replaces Ronald Nored, who left the staff in July for the
Towson extends Skerry
Towson University head men’s basketball coach Pat Skerry has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension. The new agreement will extend the term of Skerry’s contract through the 2018-19 season. “Watching Coach Skerry’s historic turnaround with the Towson men’s basketball program both academically and competitively in the last two years, we are excited to
Moore signs extension at Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac University Director of Athletics and Recreation Jack McDonald has announced that men’s basketball head coach Tom Moore will remain in Hamden for another five years after signing a contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "Tom runs his entire program in a first-class manner, and we’re delighted to
Central Methodist hires GA
Carl Richburg will join the Central Methodist men’s basketball program as a graduate season for the 2013-14 season, head coach Jeff Sherman announced. "Coach Richburg has an impressive basketball resume and brings a wealth of basketball experience and knowledge to our coaching staff," Sherman said. "His playing experience will most certainly benefit our current players,
Purdue Adds Assistant
Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter has tabbed former Boilermaker captain Brandon Brantley to fill the vacancy on his coaching staff, it was announced Wednesday. Brantley has extensive experience on the sidelines, spending the last two years with Basketball University and as the EG10 AAU Under-16 head coach. During his time with the EG10
Eastern Nazarene Hires Assistant
Justin Mann joins the Eastern Nazarene men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Jim Aller announced. Mann comes to Eastern Nazarene after serving as an assistant coach at Urbana University. Prior to his time with the Blue Knights, Mann worked at Meridian Community College as an assistant coach and at Metamora High School
Stricker joins EIU staff
Jay Spoonhour has announced the hiring of Marc Stricker as an assistant coach on his staff as the Eastern Illinois head men’s basketball coach begins his second season with the Panthers. Stricker comes to EIU following two seasons at Maryville University in St. Louis where he helped the school post 23 wins last season as
Western Michigan hires DBO
The Western Michigan men’s basketball team announced today that Dan Hoff, a veteran high school basketball coach who spent 27 years as head boys’ coach at Mattawan High School, has been hired as the Broncos’ Director of Basketball Operations. A member of the Basketball Coaches’ Association of Michigan, Hoff will assist in the day-to-day operation
Bellarmine staff update
Bellarmine University Men’s Head Basketball Coach Scott Davenport has announced several changes in his coaching staff for the 2013-14 school year with former volunteer assistant coach Reece Gaines and part-time assistant coach Michael Scott coming on board on a full-time basis. In addition, Damien Anderson will join the staff as an assistant coach. "I have
HVCC names Long head coach
Hudson Valley Community College Director of Athletics Kristan M. Pelletier has announced the appointment of Mike Long as the new head men’s basketball coach. Long, a Siena College graduate was selected from a talented pool of candidates following a national search by the college. Pelletier states, "We have chosen an individual to lead our program
Hamilton named head coach at George Fox
aco “Shark” Hamilton, who built the Union High School (Camas, Wash.) boys basketball program from inception to state champion in just three years, is the new men’s basketball coach at George Fox University. Hamilton, 35, was the school’s first boys basketball coach when Union High School opened in 2007. In 2009-10, his team won the
CSI names assistant
The College of Southern Idaho Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Brock Morris to fill the vacancy of Assistant Men’s Basketball coach. Morris comes to CSI from The University of Louisiana-Lafayette where he served as the Director of Basketball Operations under head coach Bob Marlin. Prior to that, Morris was a Graduate