HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Manhattan Head Coach Steve Masiello has announced the addition of former All-MAAC performer Michael Alvarado to the 2015-2016 Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff. “We are extremely excited about having Mike Alvarado back as part of our program,” said Masiello. “He is one of the ultimate competitors and brings us
Mark Calzonetti Returns to Iona as an Assistant
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the return of Mark Calzonetti as assistant coach for the 2015-16 campaign. “I look forward to having Mark back for the upcoming year,” said Cluess. “I have known him for a long time and his work-ethic and attention to detail
OFFICIAL: Youngstown State Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one back on September 11th (Youngstown State Dirt). The staff changes at Youngstown State were made official today as Head Coach Jerry Slocum announced today the addition of Stew Robinson to the coaching staff and the promotion of Kevin
Jaxon Myaer Named Assistant Coach at Dickinson State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Dickinson State Men’s basketball Coach Justin Wetzel has announced the hiring of assistant coach Jaxon Myaer. Myaer of Salt Lake City UT is a former starter at NCAA Division I Utah State and was an All-Conference player at the NCAA DII level (Montana State University Billings). In his time
Briar Cliff Coaching Legend Ray Nacke Passes Away
Briar Cliff University’s legendary former basketball coach Ray Nacke, who guided the Charger men’s basketball team to 22 consecutive winning seasons and forged BC’s internationally renowned “Panama Pipeline,” died on Sept. 15. He was 79. Coach Nacke passed away peacefully at his home. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21,
Saint Vincent Adds Kett to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Sean Kett, who wrapped up his playing career in the spring of 2015, has joined the Saint Vincent men’s basketball coaching staff as a graduate assistant. Kett, a native of Miami, FL, graduated with a degree in business management after a stellar four-year career in green and gold. In
Waniewski Named Assistant at Midland College
Sam Waniewski is in his first season as an assistant at Midland College after assisting Vincennes University to a 30-0 regular season record and 33-2 overall record. Prior to Vincennes, he was the Director of Basketball Operations at Furman. A native of Woodland, Calif., Waniewski spent one season as video coordinator at Colorado State University
Davidson’s Bob McKillop Inducted into NYC Basketball Hall of Fame
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish On Wednesday, September 16, Davidson head coach Bob McKillop was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame. Born in Queens, N.Y., McKillop grew up on Long Island and played for Chaminade High School in Mineola. After graduating from Hofstra in 1972, he accepted a job teaching
Green Mountain College Adds Chris Pagentine to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Green Mountain College men’s basketball head coach Anthony Leonelli is pleased to announce the addition of new assistant coach Chris Pagentine to his staff for the 2015-16 season. “We are very excited to add a coach of Coach Pagentine’s caliber to our staff,” said Leonelli. “His experience playing at
Jay McMillan Named Assistant at Coppin State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Coppin State head men’s basketball coach Michael Grant has named Jay McMillan as an assistant coach. “We’re happy to have Jay join our staff,” Grant said. “He has demonstrated during his career that he cares about not only developing basketball players, but preparing the young men he worked with for life beyond athletics.
Chris Casey Receives Extension at Niagara Through 2018-19
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Niagara University men’s basketball head coach Chris Casey has received a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. Casey, a coaching veteran of 29 years, is entering his third season leading the men’s basketball program. Casey’s guidance of the team is paramount as he is rebuilding a program which has
LIU Brooklyn Completes Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish LIU Brooklyn head men’s basketball coach Jack Perri has announced two additions to his coaching staff for the 2015-16 season. Kenyon Spears will serve as an assistant coach for the Blackbirds, while Alvin Vivican has been named the director of basketball operations. A coaching veteran with over a decade