University of Maine head men’s basketball coach Chris Markwood has announced the hiring of assistant coach Rob O’Driscoll. “I am extremely excited to welcome Rob O’Driscoll to our staff here at UMaine,” Markwood says. “I have gotten to know Rob over the last decade through competing against one another. Rob brings a wealth of experience with
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OFFICIAL: Hollowell departs Loyola (NO); Named Associate AD for Basketball at Ole Miss
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Following up on something that I reported back on 5/2 (NAIA DIRT). Stacy Hollowell has officially departed Loyola (NO), and been named as the Associate Athletics Director for Basketball at Ole Miss. Here’s the release: Kermit Davis continues to strengthen his Ole Miss basketball staff, adding 2022 NAIA national championship coach Stacy Hollowell to the program.
McSorley promoted to Lead Assistant at NAIA Southwestern College
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Current Assistant Coach of the Southwestern College men’s basketball team, Jimmy McSorley, has been promoted to the lead assistant coaching position for head coach Matt O’Brien heading into the 2022-23 campaign. With the promotion, McSorley will assume several new responsibilities, as well. “Coach Mac has made a positive impact on our program since the day he arrived,” said
Gates Finalizes Mizzou Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
University of Missouri Whitten Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates announced the remaining members of his inaugural coaching staff. Michael Fly has joined the staff at director of scouting & analytics, Ryan Sharbaugh as assistant to head coach, Matt Cline as chief of staff, Chase Goldstein as director of basketball operations, Sean Conaty as director of basketball athletic performance, Dalon King as scouting coordinator and Perin Foote as player development
Bloomsburg names Bess as new Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Bloomsburg University Director of Athletics Dr. Michael McFarland has announced the hiring of Chris Bess as the next head men’s basketball coach, effective May 16. “The Bloomsburg University men’s basketball program welcomes an up-and-coming leader Coach Bess as the 22nd head coach of the men’s basketball program,” McFarland said. “We have secured a passionate and exciting leader
Michael Musselman promoted to DBO at Arkansas
Michael Musselman was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman announced today. Michael Musselman will continue to lead the men’s basketball recruiting efforts while handling the day-to-day operations of the program. This past year, he completed his third season with the Razorbacks as the director of recruiting while adding the title
Dixie State assistant May named Head Coach at Snow College
In the 5/3 edition of the Daily Dirt, I mentioned Dixie State assistant Andrew May as a finalist at NJCAA D1 Snow College. He has now officially been hired – here’s the release from Snow: Snow College announced today the hiring of Andrew May as their new Men’s basketball coach. Andrew May, born in Mt.
OFFICIAL: Bradley’s Nesbitt named Head Coach at Panola JC
I mentioned this one in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now been made official. Bradley Director of Basketball Operations Mike Nesbitt has been named as the new head basketball coach at Panola College (TX). The Panola basketball Twitter account tweeted the following: Nesbitt was an assistant at Panola in 2018-19 and has also spent time
OFFICIAL: Omidvar named Assistant Coach at Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina University head men’s basketball coach Cliff Ellis has announced the addition of Nima Omidvar as an assistant coach effective immediately. Omidvar has coaching experience on both the high school and college levels, serving on the collegiate staffs at Fordham, George Washington, South Alabama, Maryland, NC State, and Bowie State. He has been a part of seven
Thomas added to Richmond Basketball Staff
Peter Thomas has been hired as an assistant coach, Richmond men’s basketball head coach Chris Mooney announced Tuesday. Thomas returns to Richmond following nine seasons on the staff at Campbell University, including the last five as associate head coach. “I’m thrilled to have Peter back at Richmond,” said Mooney. “He is a tremendously talented coach who brings with him
Daily Dirt – 5/10/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On the move today – just a few quick things, more later… A couple of D1 assistants in the mix at D2 Converse University (SC)…I have heard the final group includes Gardner-Webb assistant coach Andrew Brown, Wofford assistant Will Murphy, and a current D2 head coach. Sounds like an announcement is
Keckler named Head Basketball Coach at Moravian
Moravian University has selected Darryl Keckler as its new Head Men’s Basketball Coach effective May 31. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Coach Keckler to Moravian University and the Athletic Department as our new men’s basketball coach,” stated Director of Athletics & Recreation and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mary Beth Spirk. “He is a proven winner and