Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Not quite sure what’s going on at NAIA Midway University, but I can confirm that the men’s basketball job has now opened for the second time this off season. Midway released veteran head coach Joe Krupinski back in March following a 16-12 (11-7 RSC) season. A few months later, they hired
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Texas Tech Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Texas Tech head men’s basketball coach Grant McCasland has officially announced the hiring of Luke Barnwell as Assistant Coach, Clay Wilson (Director of Player Development), Jardon Powell (Director of Administration & Operations), Cooper Anderson (Assistant Coordinator of Operations), Chris Nottingham (Video Coordinator) and Christian Hosley (Assistant Strength & Conditioning). Barnwell will serve as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Heiar named Head Basketball Coach at D1 JUCO Mineral Area College
Following-up on something that I mentioned late last week in a TWEET…former New Mexico State head coach Greg Heiar has been named as the head coach at NJCAA D1 Mineral Area College. Here’s the official release from MAC: Mineral Area College has hired Greg Heiar as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He comes to the college
Brock Morris named Director of Player Personnel and Assistant Basketball Coach at Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma men’s basketball head coach Porter Moser announced the addition of Brock Morris as director of player personnel and an assistant coach. The NCAA increased the number of men’s and women’s basketball assistant coaches by two. Morris brings 10-plus years of coaching and recruiting experience to Norman. Morris has aided in the development of seven All-Americans,
Eilert announces Men’s Basketball Staff at West Virginia
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
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