The search is over for the men’s basketball head coaching position at The Master’s College, as Ken Sugarman has been hired to take the reins of the Mustangs. “What an honor!” commented Sugarman. “I’m really humbled and honored to come back to my alma mater. TMC is a place where I had rich experiences as
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Johnson Joins Louisville Staff as Assistant Coach
Kenny Johnson, assistant men’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at Indiana University for the past two years, has joined the University of Louisville men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach under head coach Rick Pitino. "We’re very excited to have Kenny in our program," said Pitino. "The first thing I did when Kevin Keatts left
Tulsa Staff Update
The University of Tulsa Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced today the addition of assistant coaches Dave Leitao, Tom Abatemarco and Dennis Felton, and strength and conditioning coach Todor Pandov to his Golden Hurricane coaching staff. Leitao, Abatemarco and Felton are all former collegiate head coaches and carry an abundance of NCAA postseason experience on
Helton Steps Down at Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the resignation of Men’s Basketball Coach Andrew Helton, due to personal reasons. Helton returned the Greyhounds to the Lone Star Conference tournament in his second year as coach, which started a run of four consecutive appearances after ENMU had missed the championships for six
REMINDER: New England Coaches Clinic
On Sunday, April 27th, the New England Coaches Clinic will take place at Suffield Academy (Suffield, CT). This clinic will provide an excellent professional development opportunity for basketball coaches at all levels. The clinic will take place from 9 AM – 6 PM and feature the following coaches: • Jim Calhoun – Naismith Hall of
SU, Banks agree in principle to new deal
Southern University and head men’s basketball coach Roman Banks have reached an agreement in principle to a new deal ensuring the return of the two-time SWAC and Louisiana Sports Writers’ Association’s Coach of the Year, athletic department officials confirmed Monday. "We’re excited about the prospect of continuing our relationship with Coach Banks and I remain
HOT: Tyndall to Tennessee
ESPN is reporting that the Donnie Tyndall to Tennessee deal is done. Tyndall has spent the past two seasons at Southern Mississippi, and was the head coach at Morehead State before that. He is 200-106 in eight seasons as a DI head coach. The press conference is expected today.
Daily Dirt – 4/22/14
Still on vacation. Wanted to get some stuff up before the DirtQueen and Little DirtBags wake up… • Former Loyola Marymount assistant Tom Abatemarco has joined Frank Haith’s staff at Tulsa. Abatemarco spent last season on Max Good’s staff at LMU, and has extensive DI experience. He has been the head coach at Drake, Lamar,
Wood promoted to assistant at Buffalo
Head men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley has announced that Ben Wood has been promoted to assistant coach. Wood served as Director of Basketball Operations for UB this past season. "Ben is a bright young coach who has a big future in this business," said Hurley. "He was a huge part of our success this past
UNCW staff update
New UNCW men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts took the first steps in building his staff Tuesday with the addition of Takayo Siddle and Casey Stanley as assistant coaches. Keatts took over the helm of the Seahawk program earlier this month and has been busy with all facets of the program. Siddle and Stanley will begin
Southwest Baptist coach resigns
Southwest Baptist University Director of Athletics Mike Pitts has announced the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Jeff Guiot. "I have enjoyed working with Coach Guiot during the past ten years," SBU President Dr. Pat Taylor stated. "He rebuilt our program and brought exciting basketball to SBU. I wish Coach Guiot the best in his
OFFICIAL: Adler named assistant at Auburn
Following up from an item in yesterday’s Daily Dirt… Harris Adler, who coached under Bruce Pearl for the 2009 gold medal winning Maccabi USA Team, has been named an assistant coach at Auburn, Pearl announced on Tuesday. "Harris and I have won gold together," Pearl said. "I believe he has an eye for talent, truly