According to great sources, the final group at DII Merrimack College (MA) includes four DI assistant coaches. They are in the hunt to replace long-time head coach Bert Hammel who “stepped-down” after 36-years as the head coach back in early April. I have heard that the group includes: Brian DeStefano – Associate Head Coach Harvard University
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Rutgers Staff Update
Rutgers Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell announced the hiring of Dan Rickard as Senior Advisor, Greg Vetrone as Director of Player Development, Ben Asher as Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Bryan Dougher as Director of Basketball Operations. “I am incredibly pleased to complete our staff with hard-working and dedicated individuals who not only have great knowledge of the game, but also understand
OFFICIAL: Musselman Adds Dave Rice to Nevada Staff
Following up on a report from last week. It’s now been made official, University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has added former UNLV head coach Dave Rice to his staff. In nearly five seasons, Rice posted a 98-54 record leading the Rebels basketball program. “When Coach Rice and I started the interview process 10 days
BREAKING: Jeff Linder Named Head Coach Northern Colorado
Jeff Linder has been named the 19th head coach of the Northern Colorado men’s basketball program announced Sunday by Director of Athletics Darren Dunn and University President Kay Norton. A press conference to formally introduce Linder is scheduled for Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the Champions Room of Butler-Hancock Athletic Center. Fans are welcome and encouraged to
Sunday Dirt – 5/1/16
Catching-up on some things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Montana associate head coach Ken Bone has resigned. The former Washington State head coach had been on Travis DeCurie’s staff for the past two years. I have heard that Oregon State Director of Player Personnel Rachi Wortham is the leader to replace Bone. He has
Central Florida Staff Update
UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins has announced Robbie Laing, who was previously an assistant at Florida Atlantic for two seasons, as his new assistant coach, rounding out his staff. Dawkins also announced that he will retain Ricardo Greer as the Director of Player Development. “Robbie brings a lot of coaching experience to our program, and he has been a
DII DIRT: Millersville University Finalists
There are five finalists to replace Fred Thompson as the head coach at DII Millersville University. All five candidates will be on campus next week. The final group is: John Baron – Head Coach Gwynedd Mercy University (PA) Dan Englestad – Head Coach Southern Vermont College Scott Pera – Associate Head Coach Rice University Damian
Drexel Announces Hiring of Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Drexel Head Basketball Coach Zach Spiker announced Friday the additions of Chris Clark, Paul Fortier and Rob O’Driscoll to his coaching staff. Between the three new faces on the Drexel staff, they have played or coach in 15 NCAA Tournaments. Clark, a Philadelphia native, was on Temple Head Coach Fran Dunphy’s bench last season as
NAIA DIRT: Shelton Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Freed-Hardeman (TN)
HoopDirt.com has learned that Freed-Hardeman University (TN) head basketball coach Jason Shelton has resigned. This past season, Shelton led FHU to a 25-8 record, and an NAIA DI Tournament appearance. His squad also finished the season ranked #19 in the 2015-16 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Postseason Poll. Shelton had been at the school
OFFICIAL: Utica College Names Sean Coffey Head Basketball Coach
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com reported back on 4/21. It’s now been made official, Utica College Athletic Director David Fontaine announced the hiring of Sean Coffey as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Coffey, who is the seventh coach in program-history (NCAA era), is no stranger to the Empire 8 Conference
Jim Bechtel Named Head Coach at SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Potsdam Athletic Director James Zalacca has announced James Bechtel as the Bears men’s basketball program’s 10th head coach. Bechtel comes to SUNY Potsdam after building a strong program at SUNY Canton. He has NCAA Division I, II and III experience. “Jim’s proven success and experience as a head coach clearly separated him from an
DII DIRT: Iowa’s Billy Taylor to be named Head Coach at Belmont Abbey
Iowa director of basketball operations Billy Taylor will be named as the next head coach at DII Belmont Abbey (NC). He will replace Martin Unger who resigned back on March 22nd. Before joining Fran McCaffery’s staff four seasons ago, Taylor was the head coach at Ball State (2007-13) and Lehigh (2002-07). Before taking over at