HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Matthew “Cougar” Downing, Jr. has been named Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Haskell Indian Nations University. He has coached at every level over the past 20 years and has personally trained numerous basketball players throughout the Midwest. Downing began his collegiate career at Dodge City Community College where he
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Michigan Extends John Beilein’s Contract Through 2020-21Season
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Michigan interim Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Jim Hackett announced Wednesday (Nov. 4) a contract extension that will keep U-M men’s basketball head coach John Beilein in Ann Arbor through the 2020-21 season. “John is one of the most respected coaches in the country and revered
Daily Dirt: Prep School Edition II
We had such a good response from yesterday’s Daily Dirt: Prep School Edition that we have more! Here are two additional recent prep hirings that I have heard… Suffield Academy (CT): Chris Smith has joined Jeff Depelteau’s staff as an assistant coach. Smith was most recently an assistant coach at the nearby Salisbury School (CT) for
Lance Greene Named Assistant Coach at Endicott College
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Former Endicott men’s basketball standout and CCC Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year Lance Greene ’13 (Dorchester, Mass.) has joined the Gulls’ coaching staff for the 2015-16 season. “I am very excited to add Lance Greene to our coaching staff. Lance was a great student-athlete at Endicott and is familiar
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: College of Marin Head Coach Resigns
I can confirm that College of Marin (CA) head coach Dave Granucci has resigned. This was first reported by the Marin Independent Journal late last night. Apparently there is an internal investigation underway by the college – they are looking into unspecified team operations. Granucci had been the head coach at the school for the past
Daily Dirt: Prep School Edition
With a lot of coaches out there recruiting the prep schools hard (especially the New England preps), I wanted to pass along a couple of things that I just heard from that level… I can confirm that Vermont Academy has hired Connor Merrill as an assistant coach. He replaces Wade Smith who became the DBO
JUCO DIRT: Mike Brown to Richard Daley JC (Chicago)
It sounds like St. Joseph’s College (IN) assistant coach Mike Brown has been named as the new head coach at Richard Daley College (Chicago). Brown, a Chicago native, had been at SJC since 2014 – he has also worked at Kankakee Community College (IL) and Rock Valley College (IL). Prior to joining the college ranks, Brown worked
Albany Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish With the 205-16 season around the corner, University at Albany men’s basketball head coach Will Brown has promoted former director of basketball operations Jared Knotts to assistant coach. A former graduate assistant for the Danes, Simon Clement replaces Knotts to take over operations duties. Knotts enters his first season
San Diego State Names Court After Head Coach Steve Fisher
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish In the event there was any doubt that Steve Fisher’s name extends far beyond that of San Diego State basketball, Athletic Director Jim Sterk offers ample proof. “We had someone from across campus who was trying to recruit a key (administrative) position,” Sterk recalled. “During the process, they asked
Paul Hafford Joins Skagit Valley College Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Skagit Valley Head Coach Brock Veltri announced that former Portland State University shooting guard and Lyndon Christian standout Paul Hafford joins the Skagit Valley College staff after completing his successful professional playing career. Hafford had a non-traditional yet very successful college career, playing at three different institutions, including Whitworth
Theus Agrees to Contract Extension
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish CSUN Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin today announced that he has extended Head Men’s Basketball Coach Reggie Theus‘ appointment through the 2019-20 season. Theus’ previous appointment extended through the end of the upcoming 2015-16 season, and four additional years have been added. “I’m very pleased that the
Phil Martelli Receives Multi-Year Extension at St. Joseph’s
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Saint Joseph’s University and head men’s basketball coach Phil Martelli have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension, school officials have announced. The agreement comes as Martelli begins his fourth decade on Hawk Hill, having served 10 years as an assistant coach (1986-1995) and the last 20 seasons