Veteran coach Talvin Hester has joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program, head coach Kelvin Sampson announced Monday. "We are excited to bring Talvin into our program. He is a high-character leader and has great relationships with basketball people at all levels in Houston and around the state of Texas. I love his enthusiasm
OFFICIAL: Murphy named assistant at BC
We reported this a few weeks ago – just wanted to follow up now that it is official… Boston College has hired Preston Murphy as assistant coach for the men’s basketball team, announced today by head coach Jim Christian. "We are thrilled to bring Preston back to Boston College," Christian said. "His ability to recruit
Henderson named assistant at NDSU
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Eric Henderson will join the NDSU staff as an assistant coach. Henderson gained several years of coaching experience at Wayne State (Neb.) and Iowa State University before taking over boys’ basketball head coaching duties at Burlington Catholic Central HS in Wisconsin. "My
OFFICIAL: Extension for UNLV’s Rice
It was first reported this on 5/29 that UNLV’s Dave Rice would receive a contract extension (http://www.hoopdirt.com/news/885a87b1/extension-recommended-…). It is now been made official… UNLV men’s basketball head coach Dave Rice’s contact extension was approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on Friday during its meeting on campus. Rice’s contract has been
Helton out / Carter in at Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the resignation of Men’s Basketball Coach Andrew Helton, due to personal reasons. Helton returned the Greyhounds to the Lone Star Conference tournament in his second year as coach, which started a run of four consecutive appearances after ENMU had missed the championships for six
Polykoff named head coach at Earlham
Earlham College Athletics Director Mike Bergum announced that Jason Polykoff has been named the next men’s basketball head coach for the Quakers. "Jason’s experience at a number of levels gives us confidence that he is a well-rounded coach and understands what it is going to take to become successful," Bergum said. "It is exciting to
Warren named DBO at Maryland
Maryland men’s basketball head coach Mark Turgeon announced the hiring of Cliff Warren as the team’s director of basketball operations. “Cliff is an outstanding addition to our staff,” Turgeon said. “He brings a wealth of experience at the collegiate level and has had success at a number of different programs. We’re excited for Cliff and
Palmore out at Georgia
University of Georgia men’s basketball assistant coach Stacey Palmore will not return for the 2014-15 season, head coach Mark Fox announced Thursday. "We appreciate Stacey’s contributions to our program over the last five years and I have great respect for him as a coach and as a person," Fox said. "He has represented Georgia in
Barker added to Bowling Green staff
Bowling Green State University head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans has completed his coaching staff with the addition of Corey Barker. Barker will join David Ragland and Mark Downey as the three assistant coaches for Coach Jans, who was named the 16th men’s basketball head coach in BGSU history in March. "I am thrilled to
Fox Completes Staff
Appalachian State University men’s basketball staff is complete with the hiring of three assistant coaches, head coach Jim Fox announced on Thursday. Jason Allison, Bryan Lentz and Mantoris Robinson join Fox on the Appalachian State bench. The trio boasts a combined 27 years of collegiate coaching experience. “I’m extremely excited about the coaching staff we’ve
Walker Announced as UIS Head coach
The University of Illinois Springfield Director of Athletics Kim Pate announces Bill Walker as the next head coach of the Prairie Star men’s basketball program on Thursday "I am very excited to announce the appointment of Bill Walker as the next head men’s basketball coach," Pate said. "Coach Walker brings a winning mentality, tremendous experience,
Utah’s Krystkowiak Agrees to Five-Year Contract
University of Utah men’s basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak has agreed to a five-year contract through the 2018-19 academic year, Director of Athletics Dr. Chris Hill announced today. Krystkowiak’s compensation package will total $1.4 million a year. In addition, there are two retention clauses in the agreement: Krystkowiak will receive a $375,000 bonus if he stays