North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman announced the hiring of Casey Matthews as the program’s director of basketball operations on Monday, June 15. Matthews comes to NDSU following a two-year stint as the video coordinator for Southern Miss men’s basketball. As video coordinator, he was responsible for all aspects of video
Western Kentucky Adds Chris Shumate to Staff
Native Kentuckian Chris Shumate returns to the Bluegrass State as an assistant men’s basketball coach at WKU, Hilltopper head coach Ray Harper announced Monday. The Louisville, Ky., native spent last season at Tennessee and the season before at Conference USA rival Southern Miss. He brings eight years of Division I experience to the position at
James Kane Named Assistant at Murray State
New Murray State men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon announced Monday his first hire is assistant coach James Kane. McMahon became head coach six days ago when he replaced Steve Prohm who left to be head coach at Iowa State. Kane, who Racer fans know well, worked with McMahon as assistants the last four seasons
Rider Staff Update
HoopDirt.com talked about both of these moves last month. They have now both been made official. Rider University head coach Kevin Baggett has officially added Dino Presley and Marlon Guild to his staff for the 2015-16 season. They replace Donyell Marshall, who has taken a similar position at the University at Buffalo, and John Griffin,
Royals Add Gattin as Assistant Coach
Head Coach T.K. Smith announced Monday the hiring of Tyler Gattin as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Gattin will join second year Assistant Coach Al McCarron on the sideline with Smith for the 2015-16 season. Smith had the following to say about the hire: “I’ve known Tyler for over five years now and have been patiently waiting for
OFFICIAL: Martin Named Head Coach at Purchase
Kyle Martin has been tabbed to lead the Purchase College men’s basketball program, announced Athletic Director Chris Bisignano. “I am excited about the opportunity to lead this program,” said Martin. “I would like to thank the committee for selecting me, and I look forward to continuing the winning tradition here at Purchase. “I also want
Brent Crews Named Head Coach at Thomas University
Thomas University and Athletic Director Mike Lee has announced the appointment of Brent Crews as the Night Hawks’ next head men’s basketball coach. Crews joins the Night Hawks after previously serving as an assistant coach at the University of San Francisco for three seasons. He originally joined the Dons staff prior to the 2012-2013 season
HOT: Luke Strege Named Head Coach at Mineral Area College
The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees on June 11 approved the hiring of Luke Strege to the coaching position of the men’s basketball program. The position was vacated this summer when Corey Tate joined MU’s basketball program as assistant coach. Strege will be the fourth coach in the history of the program. He comes
Anthony Ross Named Assistant at East Stroudsburg
Anthony Ross rejoins the East Stroudsburg University men’s basketball program as assistant coach under head coach Jeff Wilson for the 2015-16 season. Ross replaces Justin Potts, who assisted Wilson for 13 seasons (2002-03 through 2014-15) before being named head coach at Moravian College, his alma mater. Ross, a 2006 ESU graduate and two-year starter for
Fontbonne (MO) Names Lance Thornhill Head Coach
Fontbonne University has named Lance Thornhill as the Griffins’ newest head men’s basketball coach. Thornhill, succeeds Anthony Hall who stepped down in May to relocate to Tennessee with his family. Thornhill will become the fourth head men’s basketball coach in Fontbonne’s history. “Coach Thornhill has shown his loyalty and dedication to Fontbonne Athletics over the
Driggs Resigns as Head Coach at Allegheny
Allegheny College head men’s basketball coach Jim Driggs has announced his resignation from the position. Citing a desire to spend more time with his family, including wife Colleen, and young children Jack and Maggie, Driggs steps down after spending five years at the helm of the Gator program. “It was a very tough decision,” said
Corey Barker Added to Louisiana Tech Staff
Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol filled another spot on his coaching staff Wednesday with the announcement of Corey Barker as assistant coach. Having spent last season as an assistant coach at Bowling Green State, Barker now joins Tony Skinn and Andy Fox as members of Konkol’s staff. “I am thrilled that Corey Barker is