Briar Cliff University’s legendary former basketball coach Ray Nacke, who guided the Charger men’s basketball team to 22 consecutive winning seasons and forged BC’s internationally renowned “Panama Pipeline,” died on Sept. 15. He was 79. Coach Nacke passed away peacefully at his home. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21,
Saint Vincent Adds Kett to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Sean Kett, who wrapped up his playing career in the spring of 2015, has joined the Saint Vincent men’s basketball coaching staff as a graduate assistant. Kett, a native of Miami, FL, graduated with a degree in business management after a stellar four-year career in green and gold. In
Waniewski Named Assistant at Midland College
Sam Waniewski is in his first season as an assistant at Midland College after assisting Vincennes University to a 30-0 regular season record and 33-2 overall record. Prior to Vincennes, he was the Director of Basketball Operations at Furman. A native of Woodland, Calif., Waniewski spent one season as video coordinator at Colorado State University
Davidson’s Bob McKillop Inducted into NYC Basketball Hall of Fame
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish On Wednesday, September 16, Davidson head coach Bob McKillop was inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame. Born in Queens, N.Y., McKillop grew up on Long Island and played for Chaminade High School in Mineola. After graduating from Hofstra in 1972, he accepted a job teaching
Green Mountain College Adds Chris Pagentine to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Green Mountain College men’s basketball head coach Anthony Leonelli is pleased to announce the addition of new assistant coach Chris Pagentine to his staff for the 2015-16 season. “We are very excited to add a coach of Coach Pagentine’s caliber to our staff,” said Leonelli. “His experience playing at
Jay McMillan Named Assistant at Coppin State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Coppin State head men’s basketball coach Michael Grant has named Jay McMillan as an assistant coach. “We’re happy to have Jay join our staff,” Grant said. “He has demonstrated during his career that he cares about not only developing basketball players, but preparing the young men he worked with for life beyond athletics.
Chris Casey Receives Extension at Niagara Through 2018-19
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Niagara University men’s basketball head coach Chris Casey has received a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. Casey, a coaching veteran of 29 years, is entering his third season leading the men’s basketball program. Casey’s guidance of the team is paramount as he is rebuilding a program which has
LIU Brooklyn Completes Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish LIU Brooklyn head men’s basketball coach Jack Perri has announced two additions to his coaching staff for the 2015-16 season. Kenyon Spears will serve as an assistant coach for the Blackbirds, while Alvin Vivican has been named the director of basketball operations. A coaching veteran with over a decade
Allegheny Adds Michael Kenney to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Allegheny College has announced the hiring of Michael Kenney as the Gators’ men’s basketball assistant coach. Kenney, who boasts extensive experience at both the Division I and Division III levels, will assist head coach Bob Simmons on all aspects of the Gator men’s basketball team’s day-to-day operations. “I am
Stephen Draper Named Assistant at Marietta
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Marietta College head men’s basketball coach Jon VanderWal announced the hiring of Stephen Draper as the Pioneers’ new second assistant coach. Draper replaces Michael Kenney, who recently accepted the top assistant coaching position at Allegheny College. “We are very excited to have Coach Draper join our program.,” VanderWal
Mike Babul Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Wagner
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Wagner College head men’s basketball coach Bashir Mason has announced that Mike Babul has been elevated from Assistant Coach to Associate Head Coach. Babul, who’s entering his fourth season staff and works primarily with the Seahawk forwards and centers, also serves as the program’s co-recruiting and scheduling coordinator. In
OFFICIAL: High Point Adds Nate Bollinger to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Following up on a rumor that I posted in the Daily Dirt last week (Daily Dirt – 9/10/15)… High Point University men’s basketball head Scott Cherry has announced the hiring of Nate Bollinger as the program’s director of player development. Bollinger comes to HPU from York College in