Former standout Great Dane and professional player DJ Evans has returned to UAlbany to serve as the video coordinator for the men’s basketball team beginning in the 2016-17 season. “I am excited to add former Great Dane point guard DJ Evans to our staff,” said UAlbany head coach Will Brown. “DJ was a terrific player
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Southern Mississippi Staff Update
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Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Doc Sadler has announced the hiring of Golden Eagle legend Clarence Weatherspoon and previous Director of Operations Chris Croft to his 2016-17 coaching staff. “I am excited about Chris and Spoon joining Southern Miss basketball as assistant coaches,” Sadler said. “In hiring new coaches, I wanted people that love
New Mexico Highlands Names Sean Pryor Associate Head Basketball Coach
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New Mexico Highlands basketball coach Craig Snow has announced Sean Pryor as the Associate Head Coach for the 2016-2017 season. Pryor comes to New Mexico Highlands after spending the past five season as an Assistant Coach at Division I Chicago State. “I’m very excited to help a program that is on the rise. I think
DIII DIRT: Adrian College set to name Kyle Lindsay as new head basketball coach
HoopDirt.com has learned that Kyle Lindsay will become the next head basketball coach at Adrian College (MI). Lindsay has been an assistant coach at conference foe Trine University (IN) since 2011. The Adrian College alum also spent time on the Bulldogs staff after graduation, and served as an assistant coach at Illinois College during the
Holy Cross Names Dave Metzendorf Director of Men’s Basketball Operations
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The College of the Holy Cross has named Dave Metzendorf its new director of men’s basketball operations, as announced by head coach Bill Carmody. Metzendorf’s primary responsibilities will include serving as the team’s travel and video coordinator, in addition to assisting with recruiting efforts, summer camps and day-to-day office duties. Metzendorf comes to Holy Cross
Jake Shechtman Named Temple University Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator
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Jake Shechtman, who served as a graduate manager with the Temple men’s basketball program the last two seasons, has been named the Owls’ video coordinator, announced head coach Fran Dunphy. “Jake has proven to be a tremendously hard worker over the last two years and he demonstrated that he is more than ready to handle
Dan O’Dowd Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at North Texas
SAN ANTONIO, TX – NOVEMBER 5, 2015: The University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners defeat the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm 92-81 at the UTSA Convocation Center. (Photo by Jeff Huehn)
North Texas head basketball coach Tony Benford announced the addition of 30-year coaching veteran Dan O’Dowd to his staff. “We are extremely excited to have Dan O’Dowd and his family join our North Texas family,” Benford said. “I’ve known Dan for over 20 years. He has a tremendous amount of coaching experience and has great
JUCO DIRT: Kevin Ledoux to be named Head Basketball Coach at Miami Dade College
Kevin Ledoux will be named as the next head basketball coach at Miami Dade College. He will replace Stephen Cowherd who became an assistant at Louisiana Monroe back in June. Ledoux has been an assistant at Miami Dade for the past three seasons. The New Hampshire native and former player at MCI also played at
Daily Dirt – 8/22/16
Finally back from 10 days on the beach – catching up on a bunch of things… Utah State will hire Spencer Nelson to replace Chris Jones as an assistant coach. Nelson is a Utah State alum who scored over 1,200 points in his career for the Aggies. He also played overseas after graduation from 2005-15.
David Langan Named Graduate Assistant Coach at Wesley College
Wesley College head men’s basketball coach Dean Burrows is proud to announce that former Wolverine All-American center, David Langan, will be returning to his alma mater as a Graduate Assistant for the 2016-2017 season. Langan, a native of Sayreville, NJ, received his B.S. in Physical Education (K-12) from Wesley in May of 2015. The Wesley
O’Brien Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Pine Manor College
Pine Manor College head men’s basketball coach Rich Fazzi has recently announced the promotion of assistant coach Evan O’Brien to associate head coach. O’Brien is entering his third year on the PMC staff where he has helped coach Fazzi build the Gator program from the ground up. As the program enters just its third year
Chris Jones Named Director of Basketball Operations at Utah
Chris Jones has been named the Director of Operations for the Utah men’s basketball team, head coach Larry Krystkowiak announced on Friday. “We are very excited to welcome Chris back to our Ute Family,” said Krystkowiak. “CJ is a quality individual who understands this profession and possesses the traits needed for success.” A familiar face