I mentioned this move in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Here’s the release from NC Central announcing the hiring of Nima Omidvar as an assistant coach: Head coach LeVelle Moton announced Nima Omidvar as the newest addition to the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season.
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Caruthers named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ball State
Ball State head basketball coach Michael Lewis has announced the hiring of Bertram “Buzzy” Caruthers to complete the Cardinals’ coaching staff in advance of the 2024-25 season. “We are really excited to add someone like Buzzy,” said Lewis, “who has extensive experience in both player development and recruiting that will continue to push us to the championship
D2 DIRT: Southern Arkansas to name D2 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach later today
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D2 Southern Arkansas announced earlier today that Logan Quinn had resigned as their head basketball coach and was headed for his “next opportunity in the National Basketball Association.” It sounds like he will be accepting an assistant role with the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G-League. I have now heard
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D1 Seminole State (OK) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Seminole State (OK) head men’s basketball coach Lucas Hunter has resigned. He had been the head coach at SSC since June of 2023, going 6-23 in his only season. Prior to his time with the Trojans, he spent three seasons as an assistant at NCAA
Quinn resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Southern Arkansas
The Southern Arkansas Athletic Department has announced that Logan Quinn is set to depart his post as the Mulerider Men’s Head Basketball Coach for his next opportunity in the National Basketball Association. “We appreciate Coach Quinn’s leadership of our basketball program as well as our Muleriders in Magnolia community service initiative,” states Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics
Thomas, Eustachy added to Little Rock Basketball Staff
Little Rock Men’s Basketball head coach Darrell Walker has announced the hiring of Charles Thomas and Evan Eustachy as newest members of his coaching staff. Charles Thomas comes to Little Rock after spending one season at Saint Louis University. Prior to Saint Louis, Thomas was a member of Keith Dambrot’s staff at Duquesne after serving as an
Wiseman hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Jones College
Head men’s basketball coach Newton Mealer has announced the addition of Sam Wiseman as an assistant coach on his staff. The Tennessee native comes to Jones from Rhodes College in Memphis where he spent last season on staff coordinating all travel, assisting with in-game coaching, workouts and practices. Wiseman also played one season for the Lynx in 2019-20 before
Davis & Elkins Basketball Staff Update
Davis & Elkins College is excited to announce the addition of three new assistant coaches to the men’s basketball program. Demontrez Austin, Aaron Shambry, and Breland Walton will join new Head Coach Daniel Harris on the sidelines for the 2024-25 season. Coach Demontrez Austin Demontrez Austin brings extensive experience and a winning mindset to Davis & Elkins
JUCO NEWS: Witter named Head Basketball Coach at UConn Avery Point
UConn Avery Point Director of Athletics Travis Beausoleil has announced Duane Witter as the new head men’s basketball coach. Witter, who will be making his collegiate coaching debut with the Pointers, brings a wealth of experience from his 25-season tenure as the Varsity Boys Basketball coach at Farmington High School. During his distinguished career at
Catchings added to Elizabethtown Basketball Staff
Head coach, Britt Moore has announced the addition of Donovan Catchings to the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team’s coaching staff. Catchings has spent the last three years as an assistant varsity coach at Dallastown Area High School. During his time at Dallastown Area, Catchings planned, organized, and delivered practice plans. He monitored and enhanced player performance through
Hughey named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
On Tuesday, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma announced the hiring of Dr. Landon Hughey as the new men’s basketball head coach. The Oklahoma native returns to the Sooner State after three seasons at Lubbock Christian College (NCAA DII). Hughey is no stranger to success and brings a tremendous amount of experience with
McMullen promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Nelson University
Following a remarkable season where he played a crucial role in maintaining Nelson University’s men’s basketball team as one of the top programs in the NAIA, Mitch McMullen has been promoted to associate head coach. This exciting announcement was made by head coach Delton Deal, marking a new chapter in McMullen’s coaching career. “It’s truly