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Cline Named Director of Basketball Operations at East Tennessee State
Matt Cline has been named as the director of basketball operations at East Tennessee State University. He joins the ETSU staff after spending the past two years at Eastern Michigan University under Coach Rob Murphy. While at EMU, the Eagles went 21-14 in 2014-2015, and appeared in the CBI post season tournament. In 2015-2016, EMU went
Broome Returns to Humboldt State as Assistant Basketball Coach
Humboldt State men’s basketball head coach Steve Kinder announced the return of former Lumberjack David Broome to the bench as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. “We are extremely excited to have DJ Broome back as a coach on our staff here at HSU,” said Kinder. “DJ will bring instant energy to our coaching
HOT: Robby Robertson Named Head Basketball Coach at Faulkner State
Faulkner State Community College has a new Men’s Basketball Coach, although this coach is not new to the Faulkner State basketball court. Robby Robertson has been selected to lead the Sun Chiefs Men’s Basketball team. “After an extensive search process with an impressive pool of applicants, I am proud to announce Coach Robby Robertson as
Ridder adds two assistants to Embry-Riddle staff
Embry-Riddle men’s basketball Head Coach Steve Ridder has announced the addition of two coaches to his staff for the 2016-17 season. Steve Wright and Michael Lamberti will join the Blue and Gold bench as the Eagles enter their third and final year of the NCAA II and Sunshine State Conference membership process. Wright comes to
Arte Culver Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Covenant College
Covenant Director of Athletics Tim Sceggel has announced the hiring of Arte Culver as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Culver becomes the 11th coach in the program’s history since 1964. “I am honored and blessed to serve as the head men’s basketball coach at Covenant. I am thankful to President Dr. J. Derek Halvorson and Athletic Director
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 5 Basketball Quotes That Showcase Perseverance
Basketball is not a stress-free sport: it necessitates physical and mental persistence and an indomitable conviction that success is possible. Encourage your players to push themselves by emphasizing that perseverance is what separates a player with potential from a player who achieves that potential. It’s essential that everyone in your program – players & coaches
Mount St. Mary’s Staff Update
Mount St. Mary’s University men’s basketball coach Jamion Christian has announced changes to his coaching staff. Will Holland, Julian Boatner and Graham Bousley are all joining the Mountaineer staff as assistant coaches. “Our team of assistants has a tremendous hunger, work ethic and knowledge of the game,” said Christian. “My excitement overflows for what they will bring to Mount basketball. Our way
Matta Adds Alan Major to Ohio State Basketball Support Staff
Alan Major begins his second stint on the Ohio State men’s basketball staff this week after most recently spending five years as the head coach at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. When Thad Matta took over the Ohio State program in 2004-05, Major joined the Buckeyes after coaching with Matta at Xavier the
Dixon announces the hiring of Tom Herrion and Thomas Montigel
TCU head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon put the finishing touches on his staff with the hiring of Tom Herrion and Thomas Montigel. Herrion will take over as a special assistant, while Montigel will become the Horned Frogs’ operations coordinator after spending the last couple of seasons as a graduate assistant within the program. Herrion
Guy Furr Named Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Valley CC
Guy Furr will begin his 15th year at Trinity Valley Community College in a new role. He has been promoted to become the 10th head men’s basketball coach in school history. Furr replaces Kris Baumann, who resigned earlier this week after a four-year tenure to join the men’s basketball coaching staff at University of Texas
Shawn Finney Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Manhattan
Manhattan Head Coach Steve Masiello has announced the addition of former Tulane Head Coach Shawn Finney as an assistant coach. He will be involved in all aspects of the program including but not limited to game preparation, recruiting and scouting. “Shawn Finney brings 30 years of coaching experience to the Manhattan program,” said Masiello. “He has