Lane College has named Harold Rayford head coach of the Dragons men’s basketball program. “Coach Rayford brings a wealth of knowledge on and off the court to our men’s basketball program,” said Derrick Burroughs, Director of Athletics. “His leadership and coaching experience, along with his relationships throughout all levels of the basketball community, will complement
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D3 DIRT: SUNY Purchase Head Coach set to take D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that SUNY Purchase head coach Dan Bozzelli is on the move and will join John Dunne’s staff at Marist. Bozzelli had been at SUNY Purchase for the past four years. This past season, he led the Panthers to a 13-12 (7-9 Skyline) record. Bozzelli has also worked as
Hausladen, Lamerre, Gumbs added to UAB Basketball Staff
UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy rounded out his 2024-25 staff with the addition of Alex Hausladen, Parker Lamerre and Keenan Gumbs. “Excited to welcome Keenan, Alex and Parker to UAB basketball.” Kennedy said, “All three bring experiences that will enhance our program as we continue in our quest to compete at a championship level.” Hausladen
Stinson promoted to associate head coach, Ervin named assistant at UVA Wise
UVA Wise men’s basketball coach Blake Mellinger has announced some changes to the coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Blake Stinson has been promoted to associate head coach while Zac Ervin has been hired as an assistant coach. Stinson has been with the program since 2019, when the Honaker native joined the program as a
Witter named Assistant Basketball Coach at West Virginia
West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries has named Cavel Witter as assistant coach/video and scouting coordinator for the Mountaineers. Last season, Witter served as an assistant coach and chief of operations at Drake. He helped the Bulldogs to 28 victories and a berth to the NCAA Tournament following Drake winning the Missouri Valley Conference
Richmond’s Mooney agrees to contract extension
Richmond Athletics and men’s basketball head coach Chris Mooney have agreed to a contract extension, Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hardt announced Tuesday. Mooney, who led the Spiders to their first Atlantic 10 regular season championship last season, is entering his 20th season with Richmond. Terms of the extension were not disclosed. “Chris is one of
NAIA DIRT: Cross resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Texas College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Matt Cross has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Texas College. This past year, Cross led TC their first-ever NAIA National Tournament appearance after going 22-9 (18-5) on the season. The historic season came after the Steers were voted 12th out of 12 teams in Red River Conference
Villanova adds Jamie Young as Assistant Basketball Coach
Villanova today announced the hiring of Jamie Young as an assistant coach on its Men’s Basketball staff. Young brings 24 years of coaching experience to the Wildcats, including stints with the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers and most recently as an assistant coach at Le Moyne College. “Jamie is an outstanding addition to our coaching staff,”
Wuczynski named Assistant Basketball Coach at Canisius
Canisius head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian announced today (June 20) that Bill Wuczynski (pronounced wu-ZIN-ski) has been hired to join the Golden Griffins’ coaching staff. Wuczynski spent the previous three seasons as an assistant at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). “I am excited to add Bill Wuczynski to our coaching staff here at Canisius,” Christian said. “Bill
Frank Martin signs contract extension at UMass
University of Massachusetts basketball head coach Frank Martin has signed a two-year contract extension, Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced on Thursday. Martin now holds a five-year contract, which runs through the 2028-29 campaign. The extension includes an enhanced compensation package for Martin as well as new contracts with considerable compensation increases for his assistant coaches and
Stokes named Assistant Basketball Coach at Elon
Elon University head men’s basketball coach Billy Taylor announced the addition of Darius Stokes as an assistant coach to his coaching staff on Wednesday, June 19. Stokes arrives at Elon after spending last season as an assistant coach at the United States Military Academy, West Point. “I am excited to be reunited with Darius, this time
Schmidt joins Bryant Basketball Staff
Bryant men’s basketball head coach Phil Martelli Jr. announced the addition of Nick Schmidt to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. “Nick Schmidt comes with deep basketball bloodlines with his father being one of the best coaches and people in college basketball. Nick has forged his own path in his coaching career, developing