University of New England Interim Director of Athletics Curt Smyth announced this morning (Apr. 23) that Ed Silva will become UNE’s next head men’s basketball coach. Silva will replace Jason Mulligan, who resigned in February. Silva comes to UNE from Elms College, where he put together a 206-111 record in 11 seasons at the head
ODU Hires Assistant
ODU head basketball coach Blaine Taylor announced today the John Richardson will return to the Monarch program as an assistant coach after two seasons at Virginia Tech. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Northland hires Engen
We’ve been blogging about this job for a while….Northland (WI) has finally made thier choice. They have hired Stu Engen who will also serve as an assistant AD. Engen most recently coached at Minnesota State University-Moorhead (MSU-Moorhead) for eight seasons. He previously held head coaching positions at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L) (2000-2002), Upper
St. Thomas Removes Interim Tag
The University of St. Thomas announced today that John Tauer will become its head coach of men’s basketball after serving as interim head coach for the 2011-12 season. A four-year standout player and 11-year assistant at St. Thomas, Tauer led St. Thomas to a share of the conference title and the MIAC playoff championship this
Ohio Staff Update
Ohio Head Coach Jim Christian announced the promotion of Aaron Fuss to assistant coach and the addition of Chip Cunningham as director of basketball operations. A member of former head coach John Groce’s initial staff at Ohio, Fuss has been the Director of Basketball Operations since 2009. Cunningham served as video coordinator and graduate assistant
Mars Hill College Names Coach
Rick Scruggs has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Mars Hill College. We had this earlier today(http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/4db77d08/daily-dirt-4-23-12/…), now its official . Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Willard returns to Holy Cross as a consultant
Ralph Willard will serve as a consultant for the Holy Cross athletic department. Willard will assist with the professional development for the head coaches of all 27 of the Crusaders’ varsity sports. Willard served as the head coach of the Holy Cross’ men’s basketball team from 1999-2009, posting an overall record of 192-117. He also
Ursinus names assistant
Ursinus College has announced the hiring of Dennis Stanton as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Stanton, class of 2004, returns to Ursinus after an illustrious college and professional playing career and a successful stint as head coach at Souderton Area High School. Stanton, the 2004 Mid-Atlantic Region Player of the Year, enjoyed the best individual
Missouri State Hires Assistant
Jermaine Henderson has been named an assistant coach at Missouri State. Henderson has spent the last 15 seasons as an assistant with the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, including the last seven as associate head coach. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Hankins named Associate Head Coach at SIU
Southern Illinois men’s basketball coach Barry Hinson named Tom Hankins as his associate head coach. Hankins,has spent the past 15 seasons as an assistant at Oral Roberts. He was originally hired by Hinson at ORU in 1997, and served under him for two seasons (1997-99). Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news
Ohio Staff Update
Ohio University head coach Jim Christian announced the hiring of Bill Wuczynski and Anthony Stewart as assistant coaches. Wuczynski worked with Christian the past four years at TCU while Stewart arrives after coaching last season at Southern Illinois. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Lutz Named Associate Head Coach
N.C. State promoted Bobby Lutz to associate head coach. The former head coach at UNC Charlotte, Lutz helped first-year Wolfpack coach Mark Gottfried win 24 games and reach the Midwest Regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament this past season. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.