I mentioned on 5/22 that I had heard former Temple standout Rick Brunson was involved with a spot on the Owls staff (http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/ae4b835e/daily-dirt-5-22-14/…). I can now confirm that he has been hired. When I first blogged about it, I had heard that Brunson would be added as the Director of Player Development. It now sounds
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Billmeier named assistant at FDU
The Fairleigh Dickinson men’s basketball program introduced new assistant coach Grant Billmeier to the coaching staff, Head Coach Greg Herenda announced Tuesday. "Grant is going to be a tremendous addition to our program here at Fairleigh Dickinson University," Herenda said. "He is a tireless worker and will be a tremendous role model for all our
Charleston Southern adds assistant
Charleston Southern head men’s basketball coach Barclay Radebaugh announced on Wednesday that Tyler Murray will join the Bucs’ program as an assistant coach. Murray comes to CSU after spending six years on the coaching staff at Shorter University, including three as the Hawks’ top assistant. Murray, a 2008 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, helped lead Shorter
Patrick Promoted to Assistant Head Coach at LSU
LSU men’s basketball Head Coach Johnny Jones announced on Tuesday the promotion of coaching staff member David Patrick to assistant head coach for the 2014-15 season. The 38-year-old Patrick has been on Jones’ staff the past two seasons at LSU assisting in both game and practice coaching responsibilities, scouting preparations for opponents while also helping
Corning CC names head coach
When the Fall semester begins, there will be a lot of "new" things for Red Barons Athletics. New offices, new locker rooms, a new turf field and now a new men’s basketball coach. Isaac Bushey will take the reins of the men’s basketball program and he has high hopes for the future of the program.
Oregon State Hires Ops
Kurt Paulson, who coached at the University of Montana for three seasons, will join the Oregon State men’s basketball program as the director of basketball operations, Wayne Tinkle announced Monday. “Kurt is a great young guy,” Tinkle said. “He was my grad assistant at Montana, left to go get some experience at the high school
Anderson Completes Staff With The Hiring Of Fulford
Mizzou Basketball Head Coach Kim Anderson finalized his coaching staff on Monday as he announced the hiring of former Huntington Prep Head Coach Rob Fulford. Fulford comes to Mizzou after five seasons in Huntington, W. Va., where he helped build one of the country’s elite prep school programs, going a remarkable 138-17 over his tenure.
Heil named head coach at Defiance
A new era of Defiance College Men’s Basketball is set to get underway on June 23, as Defiance College President Mark Gordon has announced the hiring of Thomas Heil as the next head coach. Heil will be the 20th head coach of the Defiance College Yellow Jackets and comes to DC after serving as an
HOT: Extension for Spoonhour at EIU
Eastern Illinois Vice President for Student Affairs and Interim Athletic Director Dan Nadler has announced contract extensions for Panther men’s and women’s head basketball coaches Debbie Black and Jay Spoonhour. Both coaches are now under contracts that will keep them in charge of their respective programs through the 2016-2017 basketball season. "I’m happy to announce
Delta College names Blackbourn head coach
Delta College Director of Athletics Shelly Raube has named former Benedictine College assistant Kyle Blackbourn as the Pioneers next men’s basketball head coach. "We are looking to build a Championship Culture within our men’s basketball program and Kyle is the right coach for the job. His passion, excitement and energy to develop young men is
HOT: Cronin inks new deal at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics Mike Bohn announced Monday that the university and head men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin have agreed to a new contract through the 2020-21 season. The new seven-year deal replaces the extension Cronin, entering his ninth year with the Bearcats, signed a year ago. "Mick Cronin’s genuine passion for the
Daily Dirt – 6/23/14
Some “dirt” to start the week… •Two names that I have heard surround the vacancy at Black Hills State (SD) are Augustana (SD) assistant head coach Jeff Trumbauer and Sheridan College (WY) head coach Steve Smiley. Trumbauer has been at Augustana for the past four seasons, and was the head coach at Jamestown (ND) before