HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Bailey Miles has joined the Furman men’s basketball staff for the 2015-16 campaign as assistant to the head coach, it was announced by Paladin head coach Niko Medved. Miles served as the head manager/student assistant for Furman during his freshman year in 2011-2012 before transferring back home to Oklahoma
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Greg St. Jean Named Assistant Coach at St. John’s
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish St. John’s head coach Chris Mullin has named Greg St. Jean an assistant coach on the men’s basketball staff. St. Jean brings a dynamic player development skill set combined with an NBA background to the Red Storm program. “Greg is a star in the making,” said Mullin. “At such
Harvard’s Amaker Elected to NABC Board of Directors
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Harvard University men’s basketball coach Tommy Amaker has been elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Beginning his ninth season at Harvard, Amaker has guided the Crimson to six consecutive 20-win seasons, five straight Ivy League titles and four consecutive berths in the
DIII DIRT: Hunter College Hires New Head Coach
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Hunter College (NY) has hired NYU assistant coach John Pelin as their next head men’s basketball coach. He replaces Shay Berry who resigned back in May. Pelin had spent the past eight seasons on Joe Nesci’s staff at NYU – he was promoted to Senior Assistant Coach prior to the 2014-15
NBA Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond Joins Chris Mullin’s Staff at St. John’s
Former Sacramento Kings guard Mitch Richmond, center, laughs at a comment made by NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as they pose for a photo with Chris Mullin, who is also in the Hall of Fame, during a timeout in a a NBA basketball between the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Richmond was recently elected to the Hall of Fame joining Mullin and Robertson.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish St. John’s Head Coach Chris Mullin announced Tuesday that fellow Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond has joined the St. John’s men’s basketball program. Richmond, a six-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection, will serve as a special assistant. He complements a highly-touted group that has developed into one of the
Washington & Jefferson Hires Assistant
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Shane Phillips joined the W&J men’s basketball staff as a volunteer assistant coach before the 2015-16 season. Most recently, Phillips was an assistant basketball coach at nearby Bethel Park High School, where he was involved in all aspects of player development, game planning, practice, scouting and program building. Prior
NYU Adds Conor Smith to Men’s Basketball Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Conor Smith has been hired as an assistant coach of the New York University men’s basketball team. His responsibilities include assisting in the daily operations of the program, as well as with on-court instruction. A 2015 graduate of NYU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology, Smith was
Kasey Riley Named Assistant at Alaska Anchorage
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Kasey Riley joins the Rusty Osborne’s Alaska Anchorage coaching staff for the 2015-16 season as he makes the transition from junior college to the NCAA level. The native of Rock Springs, Wyo., comes to UAA after four years as an assistant coach at Casper College, where he helped the
Elston Returns To IU Program As Director of Player Development
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Indiana University men’s basketball coach Tom Crean has announced that former Hoosier Derek Elston has returned to the program and will serve as the Director of Player Development. In that role, Elston’s duties will include player mentoring and life skills programing, administrative operations, and involvement in the program’s support
Skiffington named Interim Head Coach at MCLA
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish MCLA Director of Athletics Laura Mooney has announced that Anthony Skiffington will serve as the interim head coach of the men’s basketball program, effective today. Skiffington replaces former head coach Jamie Morrison, who resigned earlier this month. “The department is excited for Coach Skiffington to serve as the interim
HOT: Darnell Williams Named Head Coach at Kentucky State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish After serving three seasons as Kentucky State’s assistant men’s basketball coach, Darnell Williams was announced as the head coach of the men’s basketball program on Monday. “It’s my opinion that we are very fortunate to have a young man of Darnell’s caliber available to lead our team on its
Columbia’s Kyle Smith Mic’d Up
With the start of practice upon us, here is a pretty cool inside look into Columbia’s first day on the court. Head coach Kyle Smith was mic’d up as he addressed his team before practice, and as they ran through drills. I always like to see how other coaches run practice and communicate with their guys. Good luck to