Piedmont College coach Lee Glenn as accepted a new administrative role in the athletic department as the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications and will step away from his duties on the hard court. In his nine years as the head men’s basketball coach Glenn tallied a 99-135 career record which places him second on
OFFICIAL: Ballard to VCU
I mentioned a few days ago that Tulsa assistant Jeremy Ballard was headed to VCU to replace Jamion Christian on Shaka Smart’s staff. It’s now official. Here’s the official statement from VCU: http://www.vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2011-12/releases/201… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
UAB Staff Update
Newly-appointed UAB men’s basketball head coach Jerod Haase has announced the hiring of three new assistant coaches. Haase announced the additions of Robert Ehsan, Richie Riley and Jeff Wulbrun. Ehsan, comes to Birmingham after spending the 2011-12 campaign as an assistant coach under Seth Greenburg at Virginia Tech. Riley, spent the 2011-12 season as an
Urban Knights promote Barnes
Director of Athletics Dr. Jamie Williams has officially announced Julius Barnes as the new head coach for the Academy of Art University men’s basketball program. Barnes had previously served as an assistant coach for the Urban Knights during their 2011-12 season. Prior to his time with Academy of Art University, Barnes worked as a coach
OFFICIAL: Seltzer to Samford
Blogged about this last night – just wanted to pass along the official release now that Indiana assistant Benny Seltzer has been announced as the new head coach at Samford. http://www.samfordsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040412… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
OFFICIAL: Flanigan to Mississippi State
New Mississippi State basketball coach Rick Ray has officially added former Nebraska assistant Wes Flanigan. Flanigan spent the last two seasons under Doc Sadler at Nebraska. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Green Steps Down
UW-Eau Claire head coach Kyle Green, who led the Blugolds this past season, has stepped down. Green guided the Blugolds to a 15-10 overall and 7-9 conference record. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Lowery to Kansas State
Former Southern Illinois head coach Chris Lowery has been officially named an assistant at Kansas State. Lowery’s contract details are still being finalized, but he will earn a base salary of $210,000 for 2012-13. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Nyack College Hires Coach
Jason Crafton has been named head coach at Nyack College. Crafton, previously served as an assistant coach for seven years at the United States Naval Academy. As a player at Nyack, Crafton was three-year starter at point guard and two-year captain for the then Purple Pride. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching
South Carolina Staff Update
Frank Martin will bring his entire staff from Kansas State to South Carolina with him, we had this in the blog today, just wanted to pass along the official press release. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
WKU Hires Assistant
Former player and assistant coach David Boyden will return to WKU as an assistant coach next season. Boyden played for WKU from 2000-2003 and served as an assistant coach from 2008-2010. Boyden served as an assistant coach at Tennessee Tech last season. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Baron Press Release
Jim Baron has officially been named the 23rd head coach in Canisius College men’s basketball history. Baron, who signed a five-year contract, will be formally introduced at a 3 p.m. press conference in the Koessler Athletic Center on Tuesday, April 3. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.