Justin Jennings, the head coach at the United States Military Academy Prep School for the past three seasons, has joined the Army men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Zach Spiker announced Tuesday. Jennings fills the void left by former assistant coach Kevin App, who was named the head coach at Williams College in July. “Coach
OFFICIAL: SUNYIT names Schoener head coach
Thanks to a great source for getting us out in front of this last week… The SUNY Poly Athletic Department announced the hiring of Rob Schoener as the school’s new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Schoener takes over for Kevin Grimmer, who is stepping down after 18 seasons with the team. Grimmer, who has served the
Maryland-Eastern Shore staff update
New Maryland-Eastern Shore head coach Bobby Collins has announced his staff for the 2014-15 season. Joining him on the bench for the Hawks will be: • Ace Custis Comes to UMES from Virginia State, where he led the Trojans to a 14-13 record last season. The 2014-15 season marks Custis’ second year as an assistant
Morris promoted at BU
Boston University men’s basketball head coach Joe Jones announced Tuesday afternoon the promotion of Shaun Morris to associate head coach. "Shaun has proven to be a valuable member of our staff by making a significant impact in many areas of our program," said Jones. "This promotion is well deserved, as Shaun has played an integral
OFFICIAL: MacDonald to Daemen
We had this as a rumor yesterday – it’s now official… Daemen College President Dr. Gary A. Olson and Director of Athletics/Special Assistant to the President Bridget E. Niland introduced Mike MacDonald today as the sixth head coach in the history of the Daemen men’s basketball program. The announcement was made at a press conference
UConn staff update
UConn men’s basketball head coach Kevin Ollie today announced the appointment of two additions to his coaching staff. David Sevush has been named Director of Scouting-Video, while Dan Griffin has been named Director of Player Development. Sevush, 28, has assumed his new position following two seasons as a graduate assistant coach. He will be involved
Shenandoah hires assistant
Shenandoah University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Pryor announced the addition of David Matturro as his lead assistant coach Friday morning. Matturro, who graduated Cum Laude from St. John Fisher in 2006, comes to Shenandoah after serving for the past 18 months as the Director of Basketball Operations at Mount St. Mary’s University. He takes
MVSU adds Strothers as assistant
Mississippi Valley State University head men’s basketball coach Andre Payne has announced the hiring of assistant coach Eric Strothers, a 20-year veteran coach in the SWAC. He joins the MVSU program following a successful 20-year career at rival Jackson State, where he served as associate head men’s basketball coach for the Tigers. Strothers’ responsibilities will
OFFICIAL: Holt named DBO at Northeastern
On 8/8, I said that I had heard that New Haven assistant Matt Holt would be named as Northeastern’s Director of Basketball Operations (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/11c33162/daily-dirt-8-8-14/…). It’s now official… Northeastern men’s basketball head coach Bill Coen announced the hire of Matt Holt as the new director of basketball operations. Holt, a graduate of Northeastern, rejoins the Huskies
NC Central staff update
North Carolina Central University head men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton has completed his staff for the 2014-15 season as he has named Chris Skinkis to the position of assistant coach, Jake Williams as the director of basketball operations, Derrick Mallison as video coordinator and promoted Justin Bradley to graduate manager. "I’m elated to have each
Herrion promoted to DBO at UNH
University of New Hampshire head men’s basketball coach Bill Herrion announced that Ryan Herrion has been promoted to Director of Basketball Operations effective immediately. Last season Ryan served as the Video Coordinator/ Player Development for the Wildcats. Herrion, the son of Bill Herrion, enters his second season at his alma mater. For his new position,
OFFICIAL: McKay named DBO at Clemson
Following up on a rumor from earlier this week…It’s now official, Lucas McKay has been promoted from video coordinator to DBO at Clemson. He replaces Dick Bender, who has moved into an assistant coaching position with the College of Charleston. “Lucas is a hard-working, loyal young man I have had the privilege of working with