Back on September 9th, I mentioned that Tom Herrion was a candidate to replace Billy Schmidt as an assistant at Georgia Tech (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/968f730f/georgia-tech-dirt/…). I can now confirm that Herrion is the choice, and will in fact be joining Brian Gregory’s staff. Herrion has been the head coach at Marshall (2010-2014) and College of Charleston (2002-2006).
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Adams named DBO at American
American University men’s basketball head coach Mike Brennan appointed Drew Adams Director of Basketball Operations in September of 2014. In this role, Adams handles the day-to-day operations of the basketball office, including film exchange and breakdown, team travel, on-campus recruiting and team camps. Adams comes to Washington, D.C. from Creighton University where he served as
Mark Gottfried Basketball Coaches Clinic
2014 Mark Gottfried Basketball Coaches Clinic at NC State Date: Friday, September 26th & Saturday, September 27th, 2014 Time: Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM Location: North Carolina State University, Dail Basketball Center, 2500 Warren Carroll Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27695 Registration Fee: $60 – NCBCA Members, $75 Non-Members ***Those
Mercer Basketbal Coaches Clinic
The sixth annual Mercer Basketball Coach Clinic, featuring Mercer head coach Bob Hoffman and Texas head coach Rick Barnes, has been set for Sunday October 5th at Hawkins Arena. This year’s event will run from 1:30 p.m.- 6 p.m. and includes a t-shirt and clinic notebook for the price of $10. On court stations will
HOT: Extension for Christian at The Mount
Mount St. Mary’s University athletic director Lynne Robinson has announced the contract extension of men’s basketball Head Coach Jamion Christian. The extension takes Christian’s contract through the 2018-19 season. In addition, Ben Wilkins has been promoted to Associate Head Coach while Justine Miller has been named Coordinator for Basketball Operations. In just two seasons, Christian
Pine Manor College Staff Update
First-Year Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rich Fazzi recently announced the hiring of assistant coaches Evan O’Brien and Robert Nelson for the upcoming inaugural season of Pine Manor College Men’s Basketball. Assistant Coach Evan O’Brien, pictured, arrives at PMC after spending the previous three seasons on the men’s basketball coaching staff at Framingham State University. He
Freeberg Becomes Newest Member of Driesell’s Staff
The Citadel basketball head coach Chuck Driesell announced on Wednesday that Ryan Freeberg has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Freeberg replaces J.D. Powell who accepted the director of basketball operations position at College of Charleston. "I am excited that we have added Ryan Freeberg to our basketball staff," said Driesell. "He comes to
Jennings named assistant at Army
Justin Jennings, the head coach at the United States Military Academy Prep School for the past three seasons, has joined the Army men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Zach Spiker announced Tuesday. Jennings fills the void left by former assistant coach Kevin App, who was named the head coach at Williams College in July. “Coach
OFFICIAL: SUNYIT names Schoener head coach
Thanks to a great source for getting us out in front of this last week… The SUNY Poly Athletic Department announced the hiring of Rob Schoener as the school’s new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Schoener takes over for Kevin Grimmer, who is stepping down after 18 seasons with the team. Grimmer, who has served the
Maryland-Eastern Shore staff update
New Maryland-Eastern Shore head coach Bobby Collins has announced his staff for the 2014-15 season. Joining him on the bench for the Hawks will be: • Ace Custis Comes to UMES from Virginia State, where he led the Trojans to a 14-13 record last season. The 2014-15 season marks Custis’ second year as an assistant
Morris promoted at BU
Boston University men’s basketball head coach Joe Jones announced Tuesday afternoon the promotion of Shaun Morris to associate head coach. "Shaun has proven to be a valuable member of our staff by making a significant impact in many areas of our program," said Jones. "This promotion is well deserved, as Shaun has played an integral
OFFICIAL: MacDonald to Daemen
We had this as a rumor yesterday – it’s now official… Daemen College President Dr. Gary A. Olson and Director of Athletics/Special Assistant to the President Bridget E. Niland introduced Mike MacDonald today as the sixth head coach in the history of the Daemen men’s basketball program. The announcement was made at a press conference