I can confirm a couple of staff moves by Russ Pennell at Central Arkansas. Josh Lowery and Tyler Miller who both served as Graduate Assistants / Assistant DBO’s at UCA last season have both been promoted – Lowery will serve as an assistant coach, and Miller will assume the DBO role. Lowery played at Pepperdine
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Spruance Named Assistant at Lewis University
Lewis University head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost has promoted John Spruance to assistant coach after spending the previous two seasons as a volunteer. Spruance replaces associate head coach Adam DeMong who has accepted a job in the private sector. “It was a natural progression to elevate John (Spruance) and I thought it was important
JUCO DIRT….
I have heard that two Mid-Atlantic Junior College’s are set to new head coaches… Bucks County CC (PA): I have heard that Nick Burke is the choice here. He has spent the past three seasons as an assistant at DIII Gwynedd Mercy University (PA). The Messiah (PA) grad has also been a HS coach, and
VIDEO: Scott Burrell Formally Introduced at Southern Connecticut
Former NBA player and UConn Standout Scott Burrell was officially introduced as the head coach at Southern Connecticut this afternoon. Here is the video of the introductory press conference:
A.J. Register Named DBO at Central Florida
Central Florida men’s basketball head coach Donnie Jones added to his staff on Monday, announcing the hiring of A.J. Register as the program’s new Director of Operations for the 2015-16 campaign. Register worked as a graduate assistant with the Knights during the 2014-15 season, helping to prepare scouting reports, working with game film, and organizing offseason
Basketball HQ Monday: Circle 2 Basketball Dribbling Drill
Regardless of what position you play, ball handling drills can add a lot of value to your game. If you are a post player they will help you become more versatile and also improve your overall hand coordination; if you are a guard they are a must. This basketball drill is going to work on ball control
Steve Masiello Adds Branden McDonald to Staff at Manhattan
Manhattan College Head Coach Steve Masiello has announced that Branden McDonald has joined the back-to-back Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Champion Jaspers as an assistant coach. “We are excited to have Branden as part of staff,” said Masiello. “He has a terrific passion and with his relationships and basketball pedigree he will be a great
Hayford Extended Through 2019-20 at Eastern Washington
After 10 seasons at nearby Whitworth and another four at Eastern Washington University, Eagle head men’s basketball coach Jim Hayford isn’t ready to leave any time soon. The reigning Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year has signed a new five-year agreement which will extend his contract at EWU through the 2019-20 season, Eastern athletic
Armstrong State Adds Assistant
Armstrong State University head men’s basketball coach Evans Davis has announced the elevation of Zach Corliss to assistant coach for the upcoming 2015-16 season. Corliss served as a graduate assistant coach for the Pirates each of the last two seasons while pursuing his master’s degree in adult education from Armstrong State University. The Fletcher, N.C.,
OFFICIAL: Scott Burrell Named Head Coach at Southern Connecticut
CHICAGO – APRIL 26: Scott Burrell #24 of the Chicago Bulls looks to drive to the basket against the New Jersey Nets during an NBA game played April 24, 1998 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
HoopDirt.com first reported back on June 30th (Southern Connecticut Dirt) that former NBA and UConn standout Scott Burrell would be named as the head coach at Southern Connecticut. It has now been made official, one of the greatest all-around athletes in Connecticut sports history, Scott Burrell, has been named as the next head men’s basketball coach
DIII DIRT: Theulen out at Westen New England
I have now heard from multiple sources that Mike Theulen has stepped down as the head coach at Western New England College. Theulen has been the head coach at WNE for the past eight seasons (103-112) and also spent eight seasons as the head coach at Springfield College (132-83). I have heard that he will
OFFICIAL: Siena hires Watson and Asher
Back in June, HoopDirt.com reported that Jordan Watson would be named as an assistant at Siena, and Ben Asher would be named as the Saints DBO. It has finally been made official by head coach Jimmy Patsos. “Jordan has a real mix of experience having worked in the NBA, community college level, and most recently