The following message was shared with the Allegheny College community by President Ron Cole today, remembering assistant men’s basketball coach Greg Bean: Dear Members of the Allegheny Community, We learned today of the peaceful passing of Greg Bean, assistant men’s basketball coach, of a heart attack. Greg had been with the College since the fall of 2019,
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Wilson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah Valley
Head coach Todd Phillips has announced the hiring of Louis Wilson as an assistant coach on his men’s basketball staff at Utah Valley. Wilson comes to UVU after working the past four seasons as the head coach at UT Tyler. “We are thrilled to add Louis Wilson to our coaching staff,” said Phillips. “This is a terrific
JUCO DIRT: Nee on the move as NJCAA D1 NOC Tonkawa opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Patrick Nee has departed Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa, and will be named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Allen Community College (KS). Nee was hired as the head coach at NOC Tonkawa prior to last season, and led the Mavericks to a 14-17 (8-9) record in
Notre Dame Basketball Staff Update
Glenn & Stacey Murphy Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry continues to fill out his staff with the additions of Grady Eifert and Tre Whitted. Both Eifert and Whitted were under Shrewsberry for both years at Penn State. Eifert will serve as Player Development and Recruiting Coordinator, while Whitted will step back into his role as
Ladner receives contract extension at Southern Miss
Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. “We are extremely excited to have Jay Ladner continue to lead our men’s basketball program into the future,” said Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain. “Jay has done a tremendous job of engaging our community and working to rebuild our program to
Poindexter named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Midway U
Midway University has announced the hiring of Mike Poindexter as the head coach of the Midway University men’s basketball program. “Words can’t explain how I’m feeling right now, I woke up and realized that I’m the head coach at Midway University,” said Poindexter. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be in the position I’m
D3 DIRT: Rhode Island College set to hire former D1 assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that D3 Rhode Island College intends to name Sam Ferry as their new men’s basketball head coach. Ferry had spent the past four seasons as an assistant on Brett Nelson’s staff at Holy Cross, and was not retained after Nelson was dismissed earlier this spring.
UC Colorado Springs names Vo as Associate Head Basketball Coach
University of Colorado Colorado Springs men’s basketball head coach Jeff Culver announced today Daven Võ as the Mountain Lions Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach. Võ will begin his role with the Mountain Lions in May 2023. “We are all extremely excited to welcome Daven, his wife Laura, and their three wonderful children to the Mountain Lion Family!”
Stewart named Head Basketball Coach at Coppin State
Coppin State University today named Larry Stewart (’06) as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Stewart returns to his alma mater after spending 14 years as an assistant coach at three of the other Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Maryland. Stewart served as an assistant at Bowie State for six seasons (2009-15) with the last three
Perno out at D2 St. Rose; Beaury returns as Head Coach
The College of Saint Rose has named Brian Beaury the head coach of the men’s basketball program effective immediately. Beaury spent more than 30 years at Saint Rose and retired as head coach in 2018 after missing the Golden Knights’ 2017-2018 season for medical reasons. He has compiled a 643-226 (.664) career record as head coach,
OFFICIAL: Fazio takes over at D2 Seattle Pacific
I mentioned this one back on 4/25 (DAILY DIRT) – it’s now official. D2 Seattle Pacific has elevated Keffrey Fazio to head basketball coach following the departure of Grant Leep to Seattle. Here’s the release from SPU announcing the move: Seattle Pacific University Athletics announced the promotion of Keffrey Fazio to Interim Head Coach of the SPU
Cone named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Simpson U (CA)
Simpson University announced in a press conference that the university has hired its new head men’s basketball coach, David Cone Simpson U President, Dr. Hall made the announcement to the local media and the Simpson community and campus that the Red Hawks have entered into a new era of Simpson men’s basketball. After combing through