Mercer University head coach Bob Hoffman announced a pair of additions to his coaching staff on Friday, as Jason Eaker and Jarred Merrill have been named assistant coaches for the upcoming 2015-16 season. The two will join a program that is in the midst of the most successful stretch in school history, after earning four-straight
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Garnett Steps Down at Wayland Baptist
Wayland Baptist men’s basketball head coach Matt Garnett has announced he will leave coaching, having accepted a position as an elementary school teacher in Fort Worth. “Coaching at Wayland has been the greatest professional honor of my career. It’s been very special to be back here and lead this program,” said Garnett, a former Pioneer
Tar Heels To Extend Williams’ Contract Through 2020
The University of North Carolina and head men’s basketball coach Roy Williams have agreed in principle to extend his contract through the 2019-20 season and increase the compensation package for the Hall of Famer and two-time national championship-winning coach. The University also agreed in principle on three-year contracts with and awarded salary increases to head
Radford Dirt…
I have heard that Ron Jirsa is the leader for the vacant assistant position at Radford. The position opened earlier this spring when Kyle Getter took a spot on Ritchie McKay’s new staff at Liberty. Jirsa is the former head coach at Georgia (1997-99) and Marshall (2003-07). He has also been an assistant to Tubby
Angelo State Names David Lewis Assistant
Angelo State head coach Cinco Boone has announced the hiring of David Lewis who will join the surging Ram basketball program as its assistant coach. “David is an up and coming rock star in the coaching profession and our program is extremely fortunate to be adding him to the staff here at ASU,” Boone said.
Helton Named Associate Head Coach at St. Francis (PA)
Saint Francis head men’s basketball coach Rob Krimmel announced Thursday the hiring of Andrew Helton as the team’s new associate head coach. Helton begins his second stint with the Red Flash. “I am extremely excited to welcome coach Helton back to Loretto,” Krimmel said. “I have known coach Helton for almost 20 years and have
St. Mary’s Staff Update
HoopDirt.com first mentioned St. Mary’s hiring former Nevada head coach David Carter as a volunteer assistant last night. The hiring was made official today, as well as the addition of Danny Yoshikawa as the programs DBO. Carter, who will be volunteering his services, and Yoshikawa join associate head coach Marty Clarke and Marcus Schroeder, who was
Missouri State Support Staff Update
Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced the hiring Thursday of three full-time athletics personnel, including two associated with the men’s basketball program and one with football. Cody Seidel, who has been the video coordinator for men’s basketball the last three years, will move over to the role of director of basketball operations
JUCO DIRT: Columbia State CC (TN) Set to Name Coach
I have been following the search at Columbia State CC (TN) for a few weeks now. As I have reported previously, the applicant pool started at over 100. The search was then narrowed to 12, 8, and finally down to two finalists. I have now heard from multiple sources that the front runner here is
St. Mary’s (CA) Dirt…
I have heard that former Nevada head coach David Carter will be hired as a volunteer assistant at his alma mater St. Mary’s (CA). Carter, who was fired as the head coach at Nevada imediately following this year’s Mountain West Tournament, was inducted into the St. Mary’s Hall of Fame back in 2006. In addition
OFFICIAL: Craig Carter to Cornell
Craig Carter, renowned as a top recruiter over more than a decade as a Division I assistant coach, has joined Bill Courtney‘s Cornell men’s basketball coaching staff. Carter replaces Marlon Sears, who accepted the head coaching position at Montclair State in May. HoopDirt.com first reported this move on June 15th. Carter most recently was an
Joey Cantens Named Assistant Coach at IUP
IUP men’s basketball head coach Joe Lombardi has announced the hiring of Joey Cantens as the program’s top assistant coach. Cantens joins the Crimson Hawks after spending last season at the University of Southern California. “I am very thankful for the opportunity to join the coaching staff at IUP,” said Cantens. “The Crimson Hawks have