After seven years in the program, Weber State men’s basketball assistant coach Phil Beckner is leaving the Wildcats to accept a position as an assistant coach with the NBA Development League team for the Oklahoma City Thunder. “Our whole program is very excited and happy for Phil to have this opportunity,”said WSU head coach Randy
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Longwood staff update
Longwood men’s basketball head coach Jayson Gee announced the addition of three new members to his staff, naming Craig Carter and Samba Johnson assistant coaches and Chuck Henry director of basketball operations. The three newcomers join a Lancer staff that includes Gee and assistant coach Jake Luhn, who are both entering their second season together
Late Night Dirt – 8/18/14
Crazy day at the HD World Headquarters…here’s some late night dirt… • I have heard that RPI has wrapped up their search and for a head coach and will hire Clarkson’s Mark Gilbride. In four seasons as the head coach at Clarkson, Gilbride has compiled a 75-51 record. He has also been an assistant at
Davis named assistant at Casper College
Kevon Davis has joined the school’s athletic staff as assistant men’s basketball coach. Davis comes to Casper College via Harcum Junior College in Philadelphia where he helped lead the Bears to the National Junior College tournament the past two seasons. He helped coach several players who have graduated and signed Division I scholarships. Coach Davis’
Mount Marty hires assistant
Mount Marty College is excited to announce the hiring of Sam Holden as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2014-2015 season. Holden comes to Mount Marty College from Black Hills State University, in Spearfish, SD where he spent the past six years with the men’s basketball program. Coach Baker is very pleased to have Holden
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Hamilton Named Graduate Manager at Clemson
One of Clemson’s most renowned defensive players is returning to the program as a staff member. Vernon Hamilton has joined the Tigers as a graduate manager, the school announced today. Hamilton is Clemson’s career and single-season steals leader and played for the Tigers from 2003-07. Following his collegiate career, Hamilton played professionally overseas and domestically.
Owen returns as assistant coach at USI
The University of Southern Indiana announced the hiring of Brent Owen ’09 M’12 as a men’s basketball assistant coach. He replaces Stetson Hairston, who resigned to pursue other coaching opportunities. "Brent brings valuable experience to USI Basketball," said USI Head Coach Rodney Watson. "He knows the GLVC as a player and coach as well as
OFFICIAL: Corbin resigns at Shenandoah
Following up on a rumor that I posted on Wednesday (http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/c3102606/mid-atlantic-dirt/…)… Shenandoah University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Pryor announced Friday that lead assistant Allen Corbin has resigned his position. Corbin, who has been Pryor’s top assistant since the latter took over as head coach for the 2011-12 season, is leaving to become a coach
Walker added as GA at Southern Illinois
Head coach Barry Hinson announced today that Justin Walker will serve as the men’s basketball graduate assistant at Southern Illinois University. Walker is a 2012 graduate of Eastern Illinois and played collegiately at Carthage College. For the past four years, he has served as director of operations for Illinois Basketball Academy. Walker has also worked
Lincoln (Mo.) names Wilson assistant
Ed Wilson, a six-year coaching veteran at Penn Valley Community College, has joined the Lincoln men’s basketball team as an assistant coach. Head coach John Moseley announced the hiring on Thursday (Aug. 14). "I’m fortunate to be able to add Ed Wilson to our staff," Moseley said. "He is very well known in the Kansas
Late Night Dirt – 8/14/14
Catching-up on a bunch of things… • I have heard from a great source that Ronnie Dean will be hired as an assistant at Jacksonville State. He has been an assistant at Southeast Missouri, Jacksonville, Montana, Long Beach State, and Cal State Fullerton. Look for the official announcement any day. • It sounds like North