Been talking about this one for over a week. Just wanted to pass along the official press release… Billy Wright is returning to the Fighting Leathernecks men’s basketball program. Western Illinois Director of Athletics Tommy Bell announced the hiring of Wright as the Leathernecks’ head coach. Wright was introduced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon
OFFICIAL: Minnesota Crookston names Weisse head coach
University of Minnesota Crookston Director of Athletics Stephanie Helgeson announced the hiring of Dan Weisse as head men’s basketball coach. Weisse, most recently an assistant coach at Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) school Minnesota State University Moorhead, is no stranger to the conference and the region as he takes over the helm of the Golden
OFFICIAL: Brown to West Texas A&M
Thanks again to great sources for getting is out in front of this…it’s now official – Winona State associate head coach Tom Brown is the new head coach at West Texas A&M: West Texas A&M Athletic Director Michael McBroom announced Wednesday that Tom Brown, the associate head coach at Winona State University (Minn.) for the
Gallagher Steps Down at Wilmington University
After five seasons at the helm of the Wilmington University men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Gallagher announced his resignation on Monday. The athletic department will conduct a national search for his successor. “Mike cared and worked hard for the student-athletes, the program, and for Wilmington University,” Director of Athletics Linda Andrzjewski said. “We wish
Olson Joins NDSU Staff
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Jayden Olson will join the Bison staff as an assistant coach. Olson has been a part of the recent successful program revivals at the University of Nebraska and Colorado State University. Richman also announced that current NDSU assistant coach Freddy Coleman and
OFFICIAL: Walker named head coach at Delaware State
Following up on a rumor that we reported earlier today. Keith Walker has indeed been tabbed as the head coach at Delaware State. Here’s the official release: DSU President Harry L. Williams today announced the hiring of Keith Walker – who served as the interim Delaware State men’s head coach for the last third of
OFFICIAL: Metz to Wilkes
Had this in the Daily Dirt as a rumor, it’s now official… Building on the strong tradition of a national power in men’s basketball, Wilkes University has announced the hiring of Izzi Metz as the Colonels new head men’s basketball coach. Wilkes Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Adams announced Tuesday the selection of
Dunne named head coach at Vassar
Interim Director of Athletics and Physical Education Kim Culligan announced Monday morning that BJ Dunne has been tabbed to continue his term as the head coach of the Vassar College men’s basketball team after serving as an interim head coach in 2013-14. "It is an honor to continue to serve as the head men’s basketball
South Dakota adds three assistants
South Dakota head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith has named Austin Hansen, Gameli Ahelegbe and Eric Peterson as his assistants for the upcoming season. “We are thrilled to announce Austin Hansen, Gameli Ahelegbe and Eric Peterson as our assistant men’s basketball coaches at the University of South Dakota,” said Smith. “They will provide tremendous passion,
OFFICIAL: Peterson resigns at Williston State
Following up on a rumor that we posted a few days ago… Williston State has announced that Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Peterson has resigned from his position today. Coach Peterson has accepted a position of assistant for the University of South Dakota Men’s Basketball under first year Head Coach Crag Smith.
NCCU assistant named head coach at Lincoln (MO)
John Moseley has been named as the next head men’s basketball coach at Lincoln University. A press conference was held by Lincoln University president Dr. Kevin Rome and athletic director Betty Kemna on Monday (April 14) to announce the hiring. "We’re committed to building a winning program, like we used to have, but the past
Manning retains Childress at Wake
Wake Forest Hall of Famer Randolph Childress will be returning to the Demon Deacons after being added to head coach Danny Manning’s staff. Childress spent last season as an assistant coach and will continue in that role under Manning, who was named Wake Forest’s head coach on April 4. "I am thrilled to have Randolph