Brad Soderberg has been named assistant coach at Virginia, head coach Tony Bennett announced on Friday (April 17). Soderberg replaces Ritchie McKay, who returned to Liberty University as head coach after serving on Bennett’s staff for six seasons. Soderberg has 19 years of head coaching experience, including six at the NCAA Division I level. He
Forbes announces additions of Shay, Savage to staff
ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes is reuniting some familiar faces as he starts building his new Buccaneers’ coaching staff. Forbes officially announced Thursday that two of his former coaching colleagues will be joining him on the bench at ETSU. Jason Shay and Brooks Savage both spent seven years alongside Forbes at Tennessee and
HOT: Kittell Named Head Coach at UMary
Last night in my DII Dirt, I listed Lake Region State College head coach Joe Kittell as one of the three finalists for the University of Mary (ND) job (DII Dirt: UMary Finalists). It was just announced that Kittell has been officially hired: The University of Mary has selected North Dakota native Joe Kittell as
Whitsell, Marshall, and Hodgson Join Buffalo Staff
New men’s basketball coach Nate Oats has announced his coaching staff, with the additions of Jim Whitesell, Donyell Marshall, and Bryan Hodgson, bringing in a trio of experienced coaches with qualifications that include Division I head coaching experience and NBA playing experience. Jim Whitesell joins the staff as Associate Head Coach. Whitesell most recently spent
Rainy River CC’s Babler to Deploy Overseas
Rainy River Community College head men’s basketball coach, Kristofer Babler, submitted a letter of resignation due to an impending overseas deployment as a member of the United States Army Reserve. I spoke with Coach Babler via email today and let him know that once he returns from deployment, myself and the entire HoopDirt community will
Steele Promoted To Associate Head Coach at Xavier
Travis Steele, who has spent the past seven seasons at Xavier including six as an assistant on the staff of Head Coach Chris Mack, has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Steele has been a part of six NCAA Tournament teams in his seven years at Xavier, including four teams that reached the Sweet 16.
OFFICIAL: Huger Named Head Coach at Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University has tabbed one of its own to take over the reins of the men’s basketball program as 1994 BGSU graduate Michael Huger has been named the 17th head men’s basketball coach, it was announced today by BGSU Director of Athletics D. Christopher Kingston. Huger will be introduced at a Friday press
Nichols College Hires Assistant
Nichols College men’s basketball head coach Tom Glynn has announced the addition of Michael Byrnes to his coaching staff. Currently a junior at Nichols, Byrnes has served as an assistant basketball coach at WPI since 2013, where he’s worked as the recruiting coordinator and director of basketball operations. The Engineers recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons which
Musselman adds Morris to basketball staff
University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has added Jay Morris to his new Wolf Pack basketball staff. An assistant coach Morris joins Doug Stewart and Anthony Ruta as the third member of Musselman’s staff. “Jay was highly recommended by CSUN head coach Reggie Theus,” Musselman said. “He is known for being a
Haith Adds Schwartz to Staff at Tulsa
The University of Tulsa Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced Wednesday the addition of Michael Schwartz as an assistant coach for the Golden Hurricane basketball program. Schwartz comes to Tulsa after four years at Fresno State, where he served as associate head coach last season. Prior to his time at Fresno State, he worked with
OFFICIAL: Hill Named Head Coach at Simon Fraser
I’ve been talking about this one for a few days – it has now been made official: Simon Fraser University Senior Director of Athletics Dr. Milton Richards today named alumnus Virgil Hill head coach of the Clan men’s basketball program. Hill brings over 20 years of coaching experience at all different levels, including seven years
Treloar Named Associate Head Coach at LSU
LSU men’s basketball head coach Johnny Jones announced on Wednesday that John Treloar, who served 11 years as a college assistant, will be returning to the LSU staff as associate coach. Treloar, who served on the LSU staff from 2004-08, is presently finishing his fifth season as the Director of Player Personnel for the Phoenix