Memphis Tiger head men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway has named Faragi Phillips, a proven coach with significant ties to Memphis, an assistant coach on his staff. Hardaway has also named Garrett Kelly Director of Basketball Operations. Phillips spent the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons as an assistant coach under Jerry Stackhouse at Vanderbilt, which came after serving as head coach at Memphis’
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Brewster added to King’s College (PA) MBB Staff
the King’s College men’s’ basketball team and head coach J.P. Andrejko are proud to welcome Jackson Brewster to the coaching staff for the 2022-23 season after a brief hiatus from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. “Basketball has always been a huge part of my life so coaching was always a part of the plan,” said Brewster. “I am
Northwest College Head Coach Jay Collins passes away unexpectedly
Northwest College (WY) head men’s basketball coach Jay Collins passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, he was 41. Collins had been the head coach at NWC since 2019 and also served as a D1 assistant at both Idaho State and Northern Arizona. “Jay was a well-loved member of the Trapper family,” NWC Athletic Director Brian Erickson
OFFICIAL: Kelly named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Illinois
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 7/20 (JUCO DIRT). Drew Kelly’s hiring at Northern Illinois is now official. Here’s the RELEASE from NIU: Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno announced the addition of Drew Kelly to the Huskie staff as an assistant coach. Kelly comes to NIU following 17 seasons as the
Jon Borovich Named Director of Recruiting Operations for Michigan State Men’s Basketball
Jon Borovich was named director of recruiting operations for the Michigan State men’s basketball program, Head Coach Tom Izzo announced on Monday afternoon. Borovich started his coaching career at Michigan State as a graduate assistant from 2001-03 under Izzo. “I’m very excited to welcome Jon back to Michigan State. Jon got his start here as
Chappell Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at The University of Texas
Brandon Chappell has been named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at The University of Texas, Head Coach Chris Beard announced Monday. Chappell brings nine years of collegiate coaching experience to the Longhorns’ staff, including serving as an assistant at UNLV last season. Texas returns five rotational players from Chris Beard‘s first season in Austin, when the
Felton Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at New Mexico
The New Mexico men’s basketball program announced Monday that Tarvish Felton is joining the program as an assistant coach. Felton comes to UNM after spending the last four seasons at Fresno State, the last two as associate head coach. Felton brings over 20 years of coaching experience to New Mexico, including a decade in the
Daily Dirt – 8/1/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard as we roll into August… Bucknell assistant Joe Meehan has departed the staff. He had been at Bucknell since 2015 – first as the DBO, and was promoted to assistant coach prior to the 2016-17 season. Meehan has become the the Director of Scouting/Recruiting for
OFFICIAL: Sales takes over at D3 Rose-Hulman
Following-up on something that I first back on 7/28 (D3 DIRT). Nick Sales has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Rose-Hulman. Here’s the release from the school: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has named nationally regarded Nick Sales as its next head men’s basketball coach. Sales comes to Rose-Hulman after serving
2022 USA Basketball Coach Academy Clinics
The USA Basketball Coach Academy – presented by Nike – is a basketball coaching clinic that provides coaches with practical insight and education on how to teach the game to players of all ability levels. Whether you are a first year coach or a 30-year veteran, a coach of elite-level talent or beginners, these professional development
Justin Heckenlaible named USF Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Justin Heckenlaible, the Harrisburg, SD native will be joining the University of Sioux Falls as assistant men’s basketball coach. The past six years he has worked as a basketball skills trainer with Warwick Workouts here in Sioux Falls, SD. Before coming to the University of Sioux Falls, Heckenlaible served as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Heath-Granger promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Fairmont State
Fairmont State men’s basketball head coach Tim Koenig has promoted Devin Heath-Granger to associate head coach of the Fighting Falcon men’s basketball program. “I am pleased to announce Devin’s promotion to Associate Head Coach. We have showcased excellence both on the court and in the classroom these past three years,” said Koenig. Heath-Granger enters his fourth season on Koenig’s