Thanks to a great source who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one last Monday. It has now been made official that former Oakland University basketball player Drew Valentine has been named assistant basketball coach at his alma mater OU. Valentine, a native of Lansing, Mich., spent the last two seasons as a graduate
Wichita State Adds Lindsted to Staff
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall didn’t have to look far for his newest assistant coach, announcing the hiring of Kyle Lindsted – architect of the nationally prominent high school and prep basketball programs at nearby Sunrise Christian Academy. Lindsted replaces Steve Forbes, who accepted the head coaching job at East Tennessee State over the
HOT: Bo Ryan to Retire Following 2015-16 Season
Bo Ryan will coach at the University of Wisconsin for one more season before retiring. A statement from Coach Ryan was released today on Twitter by @BadgerMBB. The statement reads as follows: (Click to make text bigger)
Jimmy Reilly Elevated to Associate Head Coach at Philadelphia
After eight seasons as an assistant coach, Jimmy Reilly has been elevated to the role of associate men’s basketball head coach by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame head men’s basketball coach Herb Magee Thursday. Since joining Magee’s staff in 2007, Reilly—who doubles as the University’s coordinator of conference events—has been involved in numerous facets
BREAKING: Mike Jaskulski Named Head Coach at Cardinal Stritch
Dr. Tim M. Van Alstine, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Cardinal Stritch University announces the hiring of Mike Jaskulski as the next head coach of the Cardinal Stritch University Wolves men’s basketball program. “I am really pleased Mike has agreed to lead our men’s basketball program,” stated Director of Athletics Dr. Tim Van Alstine. “He
Official: Mike Leaf Resigns at Winona State
Thanks to great sources for getting HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier today (DII DIRT: Leaf Resigns at Winona State). Winona State has now made the official announcement which confirms our report. Here’s is the statement from WSU: Mike Leaf today announced his resignation as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective June 30, according
Darren Hertz Joins Illinois Staff
Illinois head basketball coach John Groce announced Friday that Darren Hertz has joined the staff in the role of special assistant to the head coach. Hertz comes to the Fighting Illini from the University of Florida, where he spent 19 seasons working for former Gators head coach Billy Donovan. “Darren is a perfect fit for
Russell Turner Inks Five-Year Extension at UC Irvine
UC Irvine men’s basketball coach Russell Turner, who led the Anteaters to the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament for the first time in school history, has received a new five-year contract that will extend through the 2019-20 season. Turner, who was hired as UCI’s head coach in April 2010, signed an extension in November 2013
OFFICIAL: Curry College Names LaVangie Head Coach
Curry College Athletic Director Vinnie Eruzione has announced the appointment of Matt LeVangie of Peabody, Massachusetts as head men’s basketball coach. “We are extremely excited to announce Matt LeVangie as our new head men’s basketball coach,” said Eruzione. “He brings great basketball knowledge and a tremendous work ethic to Curry, along with a commitment to
Odom Announces Staff at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ryan Odom has announced his staff for the 2015-16 season. Nate Dixon has been named Associate Head Coach, Bryce Crawford takes over as Assistant Coach and Blake Simmons has been chosen as the team’s Graduate Assistant. “I’m extremely excited about our staff at Lenoir-Rhyne,” said Odom. “It’s a great
Missouri Southern Staff Update
Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach Jeff Boschee has announced the addition of a coach and the promotion of another. Boschee will be promoting Sam McMahon to the team’s top assistant position this season. McMahon just finished his first year as an assistant with the Lions and he came to Southern after serving four years on
Four-Year Extension for Willis Wilson at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Department of Athletics and head men’s basketball coach Willis Wilson have agreed to a four-year contract extension, Director of Athletics Scott Lazenby announced today. The deal will keep Wilson, who has led the Islanders to back-to-back trips to the postseason, under contract through the end of the 2018-19 season. “Willis has