After nearly 15 seasons at the University of Sciences and Arts of Oklahoma, coach Vinson Metcalf has taken the reins after being named head coach of the Drovers men’s basketball program. “First and foremost, I’d like to give all praises to my lord and savior Jesus Christ,” Metcalf said. “I am so ecstatic to be
Ocean County CC names head coach
Andy Smith is looking forward to a “homecoming” as the new head men’s basketball coach at Ocean County College. A high school basketball standout at Brick Memorial and former Ocean County College Viking, Andy Smith utilized his talents to receive a full athletic scholarship to the University of Hawaii at Hilo. A proud graduate of
OFFICIAL: Howard to Kansas
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self announced Friday that Jerrance Howard will join his staff as an assistant coach for the Jayhawks. Howard comes to KU after one season in the same position on Larry Brown’s staff at SMU. He replaces Joe Dooley who left KU after 10 seasons to become the head coach at
OFFICIAL: Sadler to Iowa State
I mentioned in my blog last night that I heard this was a done deal (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/2c59c3a4/kansas-rumors/…). It’s now been confirmed…Doc Sadler has been hired as an assistant at Iowa State. Here’s the press release: Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced today the addition of a well-respected and experienced member to his coaching staff
Troy staff update
Troy men’s basketball head coach Phil Cunningham announced the addition of three staff members on Thursday, completing the first-year head coach’s staff. The Trojans have added assistant coach Billy Begley, director of operations Mike Worley and video coordinator Mike Moynihan. “I am very excited about the latest additions to our coaching staff,” Cunningham said. “I’ve
Morrell promoted at VCU
Head Coach Shaka Smart did not have to look far to fill his open assistant coaching position. Smart announced that Mike Morrell, the Director of Basketball Operations at VCU the past two seasons, has been elevated to assistant coach. He will assume the position left vacant after Will Wade was named the head coach at
Vo named HC at SMCC
South Mountain Community College Athletic Director, Todd Eastin, announced the hiring of Daven Vo as the Cougar’s new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Daven Vo has spent the past 2 ½ seasons as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach for South Mountain Community College. Coach Vo recently completed the most successful regular season in school history for
Wisconsin-Waukesha names head coach
The University of Wisconsin-Waukesha has announced the hiring of Adam Ligocki as men’s basketball coach to replace longtime coach Neal Nelson. Nelson retired this season after leading the Cougars for 30 years. He had a storied career at UW-Waukesha, winning more than 500 games, five state titles and 16 conference championships. Ligocki, a Pewaukee resident,
Pepperdine staff update
Pepperdine men’s basketball coach Marty Wilson announced two promotions on his staff today, as John Impelman has been elevated to assistant coach and Jon Pastorek will take over as director of operations. "John Impelman has worked alongside of me for four of the last five years and has shown himself to be a tireless worker
Utah State adds DBO
Utah State’s head men’s basketball coach Stew Morrill announced Wednesday the hiring of Jesse Parker as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations. "Jesse has prepared himself for this opportunity and I am extremely comfortable that he can handle the position. He is an Aggie in every sense, and we are delighted to have him expand
OFFICIAL: Murray to URI
Mentioned this a few weeks ago – it’s now official… Head coach Dan Hurley announced the addition of Luke Murray as an assistant coach with the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball program. Murray joins the Rhody staff – and reunites with Hurley – after spending the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at
Cal State East Bay names Argenal head coach
Cal State East Bay has named Gus Argenal as the next head coach of Pioneer men’s basketball. Sara Lillevand Judd announced the hiring on Wednesday in one of her first acts as the new Director of Athletics. A native of Lafayette, Calif., Argenal brings coaching experience at both the Division I and Division II levels