Kip Wellman, a former graduate assistant at Syracuse, has been named director of men’s basketball operations at Syracuse, according to head coach Jim Boeheim. His responsibilities include managing the operation of the men’s basketball office, coordinating team travel, serving as the liaison with department support services, assist in the management of Syracuse basketball camps and
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Daily Dirt – 8/2/13
Some “dirt” to wrap-up the week… • Corliss Williamson to the Kings is official – this is from Williamson’s Twitter: “@ucaCoachFin Thank u for all that u have taught me over the years both as a coach & a player. There is no1 better!Go get em Cuz!! “. As I mentioned earlier in the day,
HOT RUMOR: Williamson out at Central Arkansas
Multiple sources are reporting that Central Arkansas head coach Corliss Williamson is departing to become an NBA assistant with the Sacramento Kings. Williamson compiled a 26-62 record in his three seasons at UCA. He played for the Kings from 1995-2000 and 2005-2007 (he was their first round pick in 1995 – #13). Word on the
Daily Dirt – 8/1/13
Some “dirt” to kick-off August… • I have heard that DePaul GA Jimmy Drew will become an assistant at Kentucky Wesleyan. Drew played at DePaul and has been a GA there since 2011. The official announcement is expected shortly. • I have heard from a good source that Louisiana Monroe will hire as Wyatt Hodges
Georgia Southwestern adds assistant
Georgia Southwestern State University head men’s basketball coach Mike Leeder has hired Sean Sweeney as an assistant coach. "I’m excited to have Sean join our staff," Leeder said. "He’s a high-energy, hard-working young man who brings a lot of positives to the program." Sweeney comes to GSW from fellow Peach Belt Conference member Francis Marion
UAM GA takes WBB job
University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball coach Tanya Ray has announced the hiring of Roman Tubner as the program’s new full-time assistant coach. Tubner takes on the new role after serving the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant coach for the UAM men’s basketball program under head coach Allen Sharpe. While serving the
Hack retained as assistant at New Paltz
Keith Hack, who just finished up his first year at the State University of New York at New Paltz as an assistant men’s basketball coach in 2012-13, will continue his duties with the program, as announced Thursday by the Department of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation. "I am extremely pleased and enthusiastic about Keith Hack returning
Northwood (TX) names assistant
Oral Roberts University graduate and former Mid-Continent Conference basketball Player of the Year Chad Wilkerson has become a Northwood Knight. Wilkerson steps into a new role as Associate Athletics Director on the Texas campus, reporting to Athletics Director Jack Allday. “We’re excited to have Chad on board,” Allday said. “He will be a tremendous asset
Pacific hires Young as assistant
University of the Pacific Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ron Verlin has announced the hiring of Dwight Young as an assistant coach. "We are excited to add the recruiting talents of Dwight to our staff," said Verlin. "His 17 years of experience in AAU basketball will be a great asset for Pacific Men’s Basketball. He has
Freeman Accepts Head Coaching Title at Peninsula College
Following a four-year run as an assistant coach with the Mustang men’s basketball team, it was jointly announced on Wednesday afternoon by the Cal Poly and Peninsula (Wash.) College Athletics Departments that Mitch Freeman has departed the central coast and accepted the head coaching position with the Pirates. Peninsula College is a two-year institution located
Howard Returns to USF as Director of Operations
University of South Florida Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Heath finalized his coaching staff, naming former USF standout Chris Howard the Director of Basketball Operations. Howard’s familiarity with USF will be a valuable asset in his new role, where he will oversee day-to-day operations of the basketball program. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball
Furman Hires Assistant
Jay McAuley, who spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach at Gardner-Webb University, has joined the Furman men’s basketball staff, it was announced on Thursday by Paladin head coach Niko Medved. McAuley helped guide the Runnin’ Bulldogs to a 21-13 overall record, 11-5 Big South Conference mark and a berth in the College