Season 2 Episode 2 of Hoop Talk with Adam Nelson and Brian Burton is now live! This weeks topics include: NBA Playoffs, Bob Huggins, Bronny James, top D2 hires this off-season, D3 HD COW winner, recommendations, and more!
News
New Mexico’s Pitino inks extension through 2027-28
University of New Mexico Vice President/Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Friday that Lobo men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino has received a contract extension, running through the 2027-28 season. “We are excited to commit to Richard Pitino to lead our men’s basketball program into the future,” said Nuñez. “Over the last two seasons, I have
Former ETSU Head Coach Oliver joins USF Basketball Staff as an Assistant
University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has announced the addition of Desmond Oliver as an assistant coach on his first USF staff. Oliver brings nearly 30 years of experience as both a head coach at East Tennessee State University (2021-23) and assistant coach stints at Tennessee (2015-21), Charlotte (2010-15), Canisius (2009-10), Georgia (2004-09),
Griffin elevated to Associate Head Coach at FGCU
Veteran coach Kyle Griffin has been elevated to the role of associate head coach for the FGCU men’s basketball team, head coach Pat Chambers announced. Griffin enters his second season with the Eagles in 2023-24 after four years at La Salle – including two years as associate head coach on the Explorers sideline. “Kyle is loyal, hard-working and passionate
Tibbs promoted to Associate Head Coach at Buffalo
University at Buffalo men’s basketball Head Coach George Halcovage III announced that assistant coach Hamlet Tibbs has been elevated to associate head coach. “We are excited to announce Coach Tibbs as our Associate Head Coach for UB Men’s Basketball,” stated Head Coach George Halcovage III. “He is one of the most talented coaches in the country and is ready to help
Hunter named Head Basketball Coach at Shawnee State University
Following-up on my NAIA DIRT from earlier this morning. Former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods head coach Mike Hunter has taken over at Shawnee State University. Here is the official release from SSU: Shawnee State University Athletics is pleased to announce the return of Mike Hunter, former SSU associate head coach, as the new head coach of the
NAIA DIRT: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Michael Hunter is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. *UPDATE: Hunter has been named as the head coach at Shawnee State – more on that move HERE. He took over last spring after a very successful three-year run at Lakeland CC, where he led the
Daily Dirt – 5/12/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick Friday tidbits… Siena has bumped Derek Brooks from director of basketball operations to assistant coach. Last season was Brooks’ first at Siena, he has also been an assistant at Merchant Marine, and served as a WBB assistant at Air Force. Current special assistant to the head coach
Small added to South Florida Basketball Staff
University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has announced the addition of William Small as an assistant coach on his first USF staff. Small follows Abdur-Rahim from Kennesaw State where he spent two seasons on the Owls’ staff (2021-23) and helped lead the program to 26 wins and its first NCAA Tournament appearance in
Liddell promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at D2 Davenport
Dylan Liddell has been promoted to Associate Head Coach for the men’s basketball program at Davenport University. Liddell has been with the program for the past seven seasons and is the longest tenured assistant in DU men’s basketball history. He has been on the bench for 112 wins over the course of his seven seasons in Grand
Penn State Dubois taps Smay as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Missed this one from late April. Here’s the press release from USCAA Penn State Dubois announcing the hiring of Dan Smay as their new head men’s basketball Coach: Penn State Dubois Athletic Department is proud to announce the hiring of Dan Smay. The Clearfield, Pennsylvania native has been named the Penn State DuBois Nittany Lions
Thibodeau named Head Basketball Coach at Salem University
With the offseason preparations in full swing for Salem men’s basketball, there is some exciting news about the future of the reigning USCAA Division I National Champion Tigers’ program. Vincent Thibodeau has been named head coach of Salem men’s basketball team, and he will lead them as they enter into the 2023-2024 campaign. Thibodeau returns