West Virginia University interim head men’s basketball coach Josh Eilert has announced his staff for the 2023-24 season, effective today. Da’Sean Butler, DerMarr Johnson, Jordan McCabe and Alex Ruoff will be assistant men’s basketball coaches. Ron Everhart will transition to director of community relations and player outreach, Jay Kuntz will continue as the director of player personnel/recruiting, Trent Michaels will be the director of
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JUCO NEWS: Olusesi named Assistant Basketball Coach at Indian Hills
Abdul Olusesi has been named the new Indian Hills Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach. Olusesi brings a wealth of junior college and NCAA experience to the Warrior program. “We are excited to have Abdul join our staff,” stated Indian Hills head coach Josh Sash. “I love his story and believe he will have a huge impact
Former CSUN assistant Tifft takes over as Head Coach at D2 Cal Poly Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics Director, Dr. Nick Pettit, announced the hiring of Chris Tifft as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This appointment follows a national search assisted by Dr. Kurt Patberg from Mammoth Sports Consulting. Tifft possesses nearly three decades of experience coaching at the collegiate ranks, where he most recently served as the assistant coach
Brooks inks two-year extension at D2 Bowie State
Bowie State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Clyde Doughty, Jr. has announced that men’s basketball coach Darrell Brooks has agreed to a two-year contract extension, continuing his leadership of the Bulldogs program through the 2024-25 season. Brooks is entering his 14th season at the helm of the program after being named the men’s head basketball
OFFICIAL: Cain named Head Basketball Coach at Johns Hopkins
Following-up on something that I first reported back on 6/28 (D3 DIRT). Ryan Cain has officially been named as the new head basketball coach at Johns Hopkins University. Here’s the statement from JHU: Johns Hopkins Associate Vice Provost and Director of Athletics & Recreation Jennifer S. Baker announced the appointment of Ryan Cain as the
Former Franklin Pierce head coach Chadbourne takes over as WBB HC at D3 Southern Maine
A veteran in the coaching ranks, David Chadbourne, has been named the next head coach of the University of Southern Maine women’s basketball team. University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean made the announcement as the Huskies prepare for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Chadbourne replaces Samantha Norris who led the Huskies for eight seasons
JUCO NEWS: Eastern Florida adds Moore as Assistant Basketball Coach
Truman Moore has joined the men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. Moore is coming to Eastern Florida State College after serving as a Graduate Assistant at Utah Valley University during the 2022-23 season. At Utah Valley, Moore helped contribute to the program’s 28-9 record, capturing a regular season title and trip to the
Lucas promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Duke
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Thursday the promotion of Jai Lucas to associate head coach. Lucas, entering his second year on the Blue Devils’ staff in 2023-24, was an assistant coach last season. One of the nation’s most highly regarded assistant coaches and recruiters, Lucas, 34, aids in the development of Duke’s backcourt while primarily serving
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Edward Waters U Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Edward Waters head men’s basketball coach Cabral Huff has finalized his assistant coaching staff, it was announced this week. Joining Huff on the sidelines are Brandon Britt, Chris Reedy, and EWU alum and former 1,000 point scorer for the Tigers, Charles-Eddie “Chuck” Smith. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Brandon Britt comes to Jacksonville after spending
JUCO NEWS: Southern Nevada hires Lee as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has announced the appointment of Mike Lee as the new Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball Team. With an impressive background in coaching and a wealth of experience in the basketball community, Coach Lee brings a fresh perspective and a winning mindset to the Coyotes Athletics department. Coach Lee’s
D3 DIRT: Keene State’s Cain headed to Johns Hopkins
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today…I can confirm that Keene State head basketball coach will take over at Johns Hopkins. He will replace Josh Loeffler, who became an assistant at Cincinnati earlier this month. Cain had a great run at Keene State, compiling a 144-66 (.689) record during his eight