Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm a bunch of recent staff changes on Griff Aldrich’s staff at Longwood. The Lancers, coming off of a 26-7 season (Big South champs), and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, have made the following moves: Quinn McDowell has been hired as an assistant coach. The former player at
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JUCO DIRT: Harcum’s Kelly becomes D1 Assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Long-time Harcum College (NJCAA D1) head coach Drew Kelly has resigned, and has become an assistant coach at Northern Illinois. Kelly will be replaced at Harcum by current associate head coach John Ball. In his 17-seasons at Harcum, Kelly put together a 429-102 (.808) record, including a 32-2 mark in 2021-22.
Eilert Named West Virginia University Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Josh Eilert, who has spent the last 15 seasons on Mountaineer basketball staff, including serving as an interim assistant coach during the 2016-17 season, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University, coach Bob Huggins announced today. Eilert moves into the coaching role after serving as Assistant Athletics Director for Basketball Operations. He
Allison named Men’s Basketball Chief at Drexel
Drexel Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zach Spiker has named Jason Allison as Chief of Staff. Allison came to Drexel after spending the last eight seasons at Appalachian State. The 2022-2023 will be his 16th season on a Division I bench. Allison will work with all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scouting, scheduling, player development and game preparation. “We
Daily Dirt – 7/19/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On vacation this week – headed from the golf course yesterday to the beach today. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… I have heard that Austin Peay will add Stephen Peoples as their Director of Men’s Basketball Operations. He will replace Carl Little who was promoted to assistant coach
Ewing Elevates Nickelberry to Associate Head Coach
Georgetown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Patrick Ewing announced the elevation of Kevin Nickelberry to associate head coach on Monday. The announcement comes on the heels of an offseason that saw some big moves on the recruiting trail and in the NCAA transfer portal following the hiring of Nickelberry in late March. ON THE RECORD“I’m
Carl Little Promoted to Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Austin Peay
Austin Peay State University head men’s basketball coach Nate James announced the promotion of Carl Little to assistant coach for the 2022-23 season, Monday. As a director of operations for the Govs during the 2021-22 campaign, Little assisted the coaching staff in compiling scouting reports while coordinating game-day operations and travel. Little will serve as an assistant coach while continuing to handle
Jordon Bronner Named Assistant Coach for Maine Men’s Basketball
University of Maine head men’s basketball head coach Chris Markwood has announced the hiring of assistant coach Jordon Bronner. “We are excited to have Jordon joining our program,” Markwood states. “Jordon is a bright, young coach, who knows the America East inside and out. He was a captain and a very good player in this league
UNC Greensboro Basketball Staff Update
The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s basketball team and head coach Mike Jones announced staffing changes this summer. Jirsa RetiresRon Jirsa, a 40-year veteran of college coaching, announced his retirement this spring from UNCG. Coach Jirsa had just finished his first season as an assistant coach with the Spartans following six years at Radford University. During his
Balentine joins Henderson State Basketball Staff
DJ Balentine has joined the Henderson State basketball program as an assistant coach. Balentine reunites with head coach Jimmy Elgas after playing for him for three years at the University of Evansville in the Missouri Valley Conference when Elgas served as the Purple Aces’ assistant coach. Balentine saw unprecedented success during his time with the
Hatters Bolster Basketball Staff With Addition of Brett Comer
A former rival is joining the Stetson men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2022-23 season with an eye toward helping the Hatters reach the heights he soared to during his playing career. Brett Comer, who played collegiately at Florida Gulf Coast and was a star player on the Eagles’ “Dunk City” team that raced to the
Joliet JC names Turner as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
After a nationwide search Joliet Junior College Director of Athletics Gregg Braun has announced that Danny Turner will be the head men’s basketball coach for the Wolves. “We are very excited to bring Danny into the Wolves athletic family,” Braun said. “There was much interest in this position, but during the search what stood out for us was Danny’s