The Winston-Salem State Rams went into to its past to carry on its future when former Rams great Paul Davis returned as the team’s assistant coach. After a stellar career on the collegiate and the professional level, Davis will look to impart his wisdom and knowledge of the game onto the next generation of Rams
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Ben Korren Named Assistant Director of Basketball Operations at College of Charleston
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College of Charleston alum Ben Korren (’16) has been named Assistant Director of Men’s Basketball Operations as announced by head coach Earl Grant. “Ben has showed a great commitment to our basketball program over the past two years,” Grant said. “He has demonstrated tremendous work ethic and loyalty. We are really excited that he will
Andrew Hudiburg Added to Arkansas State Basketball Staff as Director of Scouting/Recruiting
Andrew Hudiburg has been added to the Arkansas State Men’s Basketball staff as the Director of Scouting/Recruiting. Hudiburg joined Coach Grant McCasland’s staff after two years as an assistant coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. While working for the Bulldogs, Hudiburg helped the program to two conference tournament appearances and a 33-24 record. The 2014-15
Colton Everett Named Video Coordinator at Charleston Southern
Colton Everett has been named as the men’s basketball video coordinator at Charleston Southern University. Everett spent the last two years as a graduate assistant at Hawaii Pacific University. He assisted in all aspects of HPU’s program, including recruiting, scheduling and film breakdown and presentation. Everett played two years of college basketball at Sinclair Community College
Marty Simmons Inks Contract Extension at Evansville
University of Evansville Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that head men’s basketball coach Marty Simmons has signed a contract extension to remain at his alma mater. “We are very excited about the significant progress our men’s basketball program has made under Coach Simmons and are thrilled that he will continue to lead the
Why Basketball Coaches Should Care About Pokemon Go
It’s not like your prospects will be playing on their phone instead of practicing. …Or will they? The newest app to capture young basketball players’ attention isn’t Snapchat. It isn’t something that lets them swipe right on potential dates, or even communicate with their friends. You’ve probably heard of Pokemon Go. Just to
NABC Appoints 5 DI Head Coaches to Board of Directors
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced appointments of five head men’s basketball coaches to its board of directors. Northeastern University’s Bill Coen, Ed Cooley of Providence College, Frank Martin of the University of South Carolina, Purdue University’s Matt Painter and Gary Waters of Cleveland State University join the board in 2016-17.
Bob Campbell Retires at Western Connecticut, Hands Over The Reins To Jason Harlow
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After 32 years at the helm of the Western Connecticut State University men’s basketball program, Bob Campbell will retire on October 31. Jason Harlow, a former player and Assistant Coach for Campbell will take the reins as an Interim Head Coach on November 1. Campbell leaves the Colonials as the school’s longest tenured Head Coach.
Doug Compton Named Video Coordinator at Southern Miss
Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Doc Sadler has announced the hiring of Doug Compton as the program’s new video coordinator. “I’m very excited about the addition of Doug,” Sadler said. “I have known him for five years, and he is a basketball junkie that understands the commitment it takes to be successful.” Compton began
Daily Dirt – 9/21/16
Here are some things that I’ve heard… Last night, I posted some updates on DI graduate assistants who have recently been hired (GA DIRT). Here’s another one…Columbia has named Dan Sokolovsky as their graduate manager. He graduated from Hunter College (NY) in 2015, and spent last year working at Commonwealth Academy. Speaking of GA’s…Alaska Anchorage
James Haring Named Director of Basketball Operations at Illinois
Illinois head basketball coach John Groce announced the hiring of James Haring as director of basketball operations. Haring has been elevated to the role after serving the last two years on Groce’s staff as a graduate manager. He will perform a variety of administrative functions for the Fighting Illini including team travel, housing, weekly scheduling, summer camps,
Daily Dirt: DI Graduate Assistant Updates
Here are a few updates on some DI schools who have recently added graduate assistants… Miami – The Hurricanes have hired former Northeastern standout Chaisson Allen. A 1,500 point scorer for the Husky’s, Allen has spent the past five seasons playing professionally in Europe. Long Beach State – Head Coach Dan Monson has hired Kyle