Former Ball State and Wisconsin head coach Steve Yoder has joined University of Houston Men’s Basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson’s staff as director of operations. In that role, Yoder will coordinate scheduling and will work as a liaison to visiting teams and Athletics Department staff. In addition, he assists with on-campus recruiting, manages correspondence and
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HOT: Extension for Nutt at SEMO
Southeast Missouri Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced Wednesday that Dickey Nutt has agreed to a new contract to be the Redhawks head men’s basketball coach through 2016-17. Nutt guided Southeast to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament for the fourth-straight year in 2013-14. The Redhawks advanced to the OVC Tournament quarterfinals and finished with an
Official: Phelps joins Marquette staff
Had this as a rumor earlier today – it’s now official… Marquette men’s basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski has announced the hiring of Mark Phelps as an assistant coach with the program. Mark Phelps, a veteran coach with 18 seasons of experience at the Division I level and the winningest coach in Drake University history
Turcott resigns at Shoreline CC
The Shoreline Community College Athletic Department has accepted the resignation of Greg Turcott, head coach for the men’s basketball team. Turcott came to college in 2010 as head coach. His teams were known for their up-tempo style of play on offense and tenacious on-the-ball defense. His best season was 2012, when the team placed seventh
Tinsley named head coach at Northeastern State
Northeastern State Director of Athletics Tony Duckworth announced Tuesday the hiring of Jason Tinsley as the ninth head men’s basketball coach in school history. Tinsley takes over for Larry Gipson, who retired following a 17-year run that included the only NCAA Division II National Championship in school history (2003) and five appearances in the NCAA
McMillin out, McCann in at Palm Beach State
After 13 years of being a head men’s basketball coach, Scott McMillin turned in his resignation late last week to Palm Beach State College Athletic Director, Dr. David Holstein. McMillin spent 2 years at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville before taking over the Lynn University position in Boca Raton and was there for 10
Wardenburg takes over at Indian Hills
John Wardenburg, an assistant for the past three seasons at Indian Hills and his former high school basketball coach, has been tabbed to replace Barret Peery as head coach of the Warriors, a job he says he’s thrilled about. "I appreciate the trust that Dr. Sprouse, Dean of Students Chris Bowser, and Athletic Director Mike
Daily Dirt – 4/8/14
Busy day – a few quick hitter’s to start the morning… • I have heard that Sherron Wilkerson is out as an assistant at Lamar. He and former head coach Pat Knight were teammates at Indiana, and he had served on Knight’s staff for two seasons. I have heard one of the leaders to replace
Texas A&M-Kingsville finalists
Texas A&M University-Kingsville has announced four finalists who will interview on campus for the men’s basketball head coaching vacancy beginning Wednesday. The four candidates include current Cardinal Stritch University head coach Drew Diener, former Javelina player and graduate assistant coach Johnny Estelle, who was an assistant at the University of Houston this past season, Benedict
Marshall dirt…
The search at Marshall is really heating up and it sounds like there could be an announcement made in the next few days. Right now, the three names that are the hottest surrounding the Thundering Herd vacancy are: • Murray Bartow – Head coach East Tennessee State. Has been at ETSU since 2003. Was the
HOT: Richman promoted to HC at North Dakota St.
David Richman has been named the 23rd head men’s basketball coach in North Dakota State University history, NDSU athletic director Gene Taylor announced Tuesday, April 8. Richman replaces Saul Phillips, who was hired by Ohio University on April 5 after seven years as the head coach of the Bison. This is Richman’s first head coaching
OFFICIAL: Fox to Appalachian State
Jim Fox has been named the 16th head coach in Appalachian State University men’s basketball history, Appalachian State director of athletics Charlie Cobb announced on Tuesday. Fox comes to Appalachian State from Davidson, where he coached for the past 13 seasons, including the last two as associate head coach. Fox will be introduced during a