The DirtKing is on the coast all week. Mr. Dirt is in charge (scary, I know). I have spotty cell reception at best up here, but will do my best to keep everyone updated on any rumors that I hear. If you want to stop by and say hi, we will be at the Scoop
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Hobart Hires Coach
Hobart College Director of Athletics Mike Hanna ’68 announced that Tim Sweeney, men’s basketball associate head coach at Elon University, will serve as the 19th head coach of the Statesmen basketball program. "Tim Sweeney has had the very good fortune of serving at outstanding academic institutions under the watchful eyes of exceptional head coaches and
Iona Dirt…
Sitting at the beach when I heard from a great source that former Maine associate head coach Doug Leichner has been hired as an assistant at Iona. Leichner is also currently the head coach of Great Britain’s under 20 National Team. He has had two separate stints at Maine and spent a combined 9 seasons
Daily Dirt – 8/4/14
• From a reliable source I hear Lyndon State alum, Chris Dorsey, will be named the head coach at his alma mater. Dorsey has been an assistant on the Men’s side at Lyndon State and Daniel Webster. He has also been an assistant at UVA-Wise on the women’s side. Most recently, he was a high
Nowell Joins SU as Assistant
Seattle University men’s basketball head coach Cameron Dollar has announced that Mike Nowell, a well-known local high school and AAU coach, will join the Redhawk program as an assistant coach effective August 1, 2014. Nowell (pronounced “know-ell”) has been an assistant coach at Garfield High School since 2009, helping the Bulldogs post a 27-1 record
Holy Cross Hires Ops
The College of the Holy Cross has named Matt Fava its new coordinator of men’s basketball operations, as announced by head coach Milan Brown. Fava’s primary responsibilities will include serving as the team’s travel and video coordinator, in addition to assisting with recruiting efforts, summer camps and day-to-day office duties. He will begin his appointment
Monmouth Dirt…
I can confirm that Fordham assistant video coordinator Duane Woodward will be named as an assistant at Monmouth. The NYC native and former Boston College standout spent one season at Fordham, and has also worked at Maritime College and Queens College. He played overseas for 13 seasons after graduating from BC. Woodward replaces Derrick Phelps
OFFICIAL: Kruger to NAU
Head men’s basketball coach Jack Murphy is proud to announce the hiring of Kevin Kruger to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2014-15 season. "I’d like to thank Coach Murphy for the opportunity to work at Northern Arizona," said Kruger. "Big things are happening here at NAU and I’m happy to be a part of
Bain Promoted To Associate Head Coach at Dartmouth
Dartmouth men’s basketball head coach Paul Cormier today announced that assistant coach Jean Bain has been promoted to associate head coach for the Big Green. “We are very fortunate to have Jean here at Dartmouth,” said Cormier. “He has shown tremendous dedication and enthusiasm, plus has taken great ownership in doing the extra things it
Missouri State Staff Update
Missouri State men’s basketball coach Paul Lusk has finalized his staff for the upcoming season with the addition of Mike Howland in the position of director of basketball operations and Keith Pickens in the role of graduate manager, Lusk announced recently. Lusk’s team will also utilize the services of new Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach
Missouri adds Rorvig to Staff
Mizzou Basketball Head Coach Kim Anderson added to his staff on Friday as Paul Rorvig, an associate director at the NCAA Eligibility Center the past four years, was named Director of Basketball Student-Athlete Development. In his role with the Tiger Basketball program, Rorvig will serve as a team liaison for academics and compliance, while also
Barbee Joins UK Staff
Former UTEP and Auburn head coach Tony Barbee has joined the Kentucky men’s basketball staff as the special assistant to the head coach, John Calipari announced Friday. He will take on an administrative role in operations formerly held by Rod Strickland, who left to become an assistant coach at the University of South Florida. Barbee