Miami (OH) has been searching for a Director of Basketball Operations since Sean Mock departed last month to become an assistant at DII Northwood (MI). It now sounds like his replacement will be Vermont Academy assistant coach Wade Smith. A former graduate assistant at Georgetown, Smith was hired at Vermont Academy back in August. Before
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DII DIRT: Mansfield Hires Former NBA Assistant as New Head Coach
Yesterday, HoopDirt.com reported that Mansfield University head coach Rich Miller had resigned. Last night I heard from several sources that a former NBA assistant had already been hired, and that was confirmed late today by WENY-TV. According to multiple sources, Pat Zipfel, a former assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets was hired at
1st Annual YMA Coaches Clinic – Sunday 11/8 – Yonkers, NY
1st Annual YMA Coaches Clinic Date: Sunday, November 8th Time: 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Location: Yonkers Montessori Academy, 162 Woodlawn Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 Cost: $80. Discounts available for multiple coaches from the same staff Registration: YMA Coaches Clinic Registration Great Speakers • Opportunity to Network • Lunch provided • This clinic will serve
Milwaukee Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Chris Hill, who spent the 2014-15 season on Rob Jeter’s staff in the role of director of basketball operations, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at Milwaukee, it was announced today. Hill has also previously served as the video coordinator and the team’s academic advisor. In addition to
HOT DII RUMOR: Rich Miller Resigns at Mansfield
I have now heard from multiple sources that DII Mansfield University (PA) head coach Rich Miller has resigned today effective immediately. Miller had been the head coach at MU for the past ten seasons (130-141). He also spent six seasons as an assistant at the school before taking the reins in 2005. There is no immediate word on
SALE EXTENDED: HoopDirt.com Nike Gear @ Lids Flash Store
Due to popular demand, we have extended our Lids Flash Store featuring HoopDirt.com Nike apparel until November 3rd! All of the gear that had previously sold out has now been re-stocked. We are currently offering Nike Dri-FIT short sleeve shirts, Nike Dri-FIT long sleeve shirts, and Nike Team Gameday Polo shirts. You can access our Lids Flash
HOT: Salary Increase in Place for Leon Rice at Boise State
HoopDirt.com has obtained the agenda for the Idaho State Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 22nd. On the schedule is a proposed pay increase for Boise State head coach Leon Rice. Some of the highlights of the increase are as follows: An increase in annual salary by $10,530 for year 1, and a set dollar
UPDATE: NYC DIII Dirt
A quick update to yesterday’s NYC DIII Dirt: I have heard from a great source, and confirmed through another, that former Mercy College (NY) head coach Adam Parmenter will be named as an assistant at New York University. Parmenter, who spent four seasons as the head coach of the Mavericks has also been an assistant at Daniel
NYC DIII Dirt…
I can confirm the hirings of a couple of DIII assistant coaches in NYC… Brooklyn College – Albert Barbosa has been added to Rich Micallef staff. Barbosa brings with him 22 years of coaching experience at La Salle Academy in NYC. When he as an assistant, he worked with Ron Artest, Eddie Elisma and God Shammagod. He also spent 2009-11
Lake Forest College Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Ryan Davis and Ross Ferrarini have both joined the Lake Forest College men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Ken Davis announced. Ryan Davis joins the Foresters after spending the past two seasons coaching at The University of Chicago Laboratory School in Chicago, IL. In addition, Davis will be going
Lehigh Names Harry Morra Assistant Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced on Monday the addition of Harry Morra as assistant coach. A former video coordinator during the Mountain Hawks’ historic 2011-12 season, Morra has spent the last three years as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at nearby DeSales University. Morra replaces Ryan
Cooper Calzonetti Named Video Coordinator at Iona
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the completion of his staff with the addition of Cooper Calzonetti as Video Coordinator. “I’ve watched Cooper grow up and I’m thrilled to have him begin his coaching career on our staff,” said Cluess. “Cooper will have an integral role