Following-up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted last week. It has now been made official that Ron Jirsa has been named as an assistant coach at Radford University. “We are excited to welcome Coach Jirsa into our basketball family,” Jones said. “I have admired his work from afar for many years, and I have worked
OFFICIAL: Sachs Named Head Coach Salisbury
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier this morning. It is now official, Salisbury University Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Vienna announced the hiring of Andrew Sachs as the new head coach of men’s basketball on Monday afternoon. Sachs, a Salisbury alumnus, joins the Sea Gulls following a
HOT: Iowa State Staff Update
Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm announced today his initial coaching staff. Prohm has retained T.J. Otzelberger as an assistant coach from Fred Hoiberg’s staff and announced he will bring William Small with him from his staff at Murray State. Former Iowa State assistant and most recently a staffer at Loyola (Chicago), Daniyal
OFFICIAL: Barone to Butler CC
HoopDirt.com has been following the Butler CC (KS) search closely for the past few weeks. Last week, we reported that former UWGB assistant Brian Barone had been offered the job. It has now been made official – Barone has been named the new men’s head basketball coach at BCC. Barone comes to the Grizzlies after serving
New Five-Year Deal for Northern Colorado’s Hill
Northern Colorado Athletics and head men’s basketball coach B.J. Hill have agreed upon the provisions of a new five-year contract, reflecting the university’s continued investment in the program and its commitment to future growth and success. “B.J. continues to grow the foundation of the men’s basketball program,” director of athletics Darren Dunn said. “Coach Hill
Hoffman Announces Staff Additions at Mercer
Mercer University head coach Bob Hoffman announced a pair of additions to his coaching staff on Friday, as Jason Eaker and Jarred Merrill have been named assistant coaches for the upcoming 2015-16 season. The two will join a program that is in the midst of the most successful stretch in school history, after earning four-straight
Garnett Steps Down at Wayland Baptist
Wayland Baptist men’s basketball head coach Matt Garnett has announced he will leave coaching, having accepted a position as an elementary school teacher in Fort Worth. “Coaching at Wayland has been the greatest professional honor of my career. It’s been very special to be back here and lead this program,” said Garnett, a former Pioneer
Tar Heels To Extend Williams’ Contract Through 2020
The University of North Carolina and head men’s basketball coach Roy Williams have agreed in principle to extend his contract through the 2019-20 season and increase the compensation package for the Hall of Famer and two-time national championship-winning coach. The University also agreed in principle on three-year contracts with and awarded salary increases to head
Helton Named Associate Head Coach at St. Francis (PA)
Saint Francis head men’s basketball coach Rob Krimmel announced Thursday the hiring of Andrew Helton as the team’s new associate head coach. Helton begins his second stint with the Red Flash. “I am extremely excited to welcome coach Helton back to Loretto,” Krimmel said. “I have known coach Helton for almost 20 years and have
St. Mary’s Staff Update
HoopDirt.com first mentioned St. Mary’s hiring former Nevada head coach David Carter as a volunteer assistant last night. The hiring was made official today, as well as the addition of Danny Yoshikawa as the programs DBO. Carter, who will be volunteering his services, and Yoshikawa join associate head coach Marty Clarke and Marcus Schroeder, who was
Missouri State Support Staff Update
Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced the hiring Thursday of three full-time athletics personnel, including two associated with the men’s basketball program and one with football. Cody Seidel, who has been the video coordinator for men’s basketball the last three years, will move over to the role of director of basketball operations
OFFICIAL: Craig Carter to Cornell
Craig Carter, renowned as a top recruiter over more than a decade as a Division I assistant coach, has joined Bill Courtney‘s Cornell men’s basketball coaching staff. Carter replaces Marlon Sears, who accepted the head coaching position at Montclair State in May. HoopDirt.com first reported this move on June 15th. Carter most recently was an