Ferris State University has tabbed a West Michigan native to become the school’s 13th men’s basketball head coach as FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger announced today (June 28) the appointment of Andy Bronkema as the Bulldogs’ new head coach. A native of McBain, Bronkema was a two-time collegiate All-America student-athlete at Cornerstone University in Grand
Marsh named assistant @ South Florida
University of South Florida Men’s Basketball named Donnie Marsh an assistant coach, head coach Stan Heath announced on Thursday. Marsh brings over 30 years of collegiate basketball coaching experience to the Bulls. Heath’s three assistants for the 2013-14 season are now Steve Roccaforte, Mike Wells and Marsh. Marsh comes to USF after spending the 2012-13
HOT: Jacobs named head coach at Queens (NY)
Virginia State head coach Darryl Jacobs has been named as the new head coach at Queens College (NY). The press conference just wrapped up – I’ll pass along the official story once QC releases it. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Queens College (NY) press release
Earlier today, I mentioned that Darryl Jacobs was hired as the head coach at Queens College (NY). Here is the official press release announcing the hire: In an historic day for the Queens College athletics department, Darryl Jacobs has been hired as the first full-time Head Men’s Basketball Coach in nearly two decades for the
Michigan adds video analyst
University of Michigan men’s basketball head coach John Beilein announced today (Thursday, June 27) that Will Vergollo will rejoin the Wolverine staff as the program’s video analyst. He fills the role of Pete Kahler, who was recently promoted to U-M’s director of basketball operations. "We are happy to have the opportunity to bring Will back
OFFICIAL: Fortier to Cal Poly
I mentioned this one a few weeks ago – here’s the official release: ifth-year Cal Poly men’s basketball head coach Joe Callero finalized his staff for the 2013-14 season with the Tuesday announcement by the Mustang Athletics Department that Paul Fortier, former assistant coach with the University of Washington, has joined the program as associate
Stony Brook extends contract of Steve Pikiell
Stony Brook University has extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell, the architect of a Seawolves basketball renaissance, Director of Athletics Jim Fiore announced Thursday. Pikiell’s contract now runs through the end of the 2017-18 season. Pikiell recently completed his eighth season at the helm of the Seawolves, guiding the program to
University of the Ozarks Names Coach
David Ferrell was named the new head men’s basketball coach at the University of the Ozarks, it was announced by Athletics Director Jimmy Clark Wednesday. Ferrell has spent the last 21 years as the head boy’s basketball coach at West Fork High School where he posted a 458-176 (.733) record and made eight trips to
College of Charleston Staff Update
College of Charleston men’s basketball head coach Doug Wojcik announced the promotion of two members of his coaching staff on Wednesday. Assistant Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim (pronounced UH-mere ab-durr-RA-heem) has been elevated to Associate Head Coach and Director of Basketball Operations Joe Wallace has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Prior to the 2012-13 campaign, Abdur-Rahim and
Kansas Staff Update
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self named Fred Quartlebaum director of student-athlete development Wednesday. Additionally, Self has promoted Brennan Bechard to director of basketball operations, while Jeff Forbes continues his tenure with the KU program as the video coordinator. Quartlebaum has a long resume of basketball coaching experience, which encompasses more than 20 years. He
Stanford Hires Assistant
Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball Johnny Dawkins has announced the addition of Tim O’Toole to the staff as an assistant coach. With 20 years of Division I coaching experience, O’Toole has established a reputation as a strong in-game tactician who has coached alongside two of the winningest coaches in college basketball
Air Force Inks Dave Pilipovich to 5-Year Deal
Director of Athletics Dr. Hans Mueh announced today that Air Force men’s basketball coach Dave Pilipovich has agreed to a new five-year contract. Pilipovich has served as head coach since Feb. 8, 2012 when Jeff Reynolds was relieved of his duties. The eighth head coach in program history, Pilipovich was named the permanent head coach