Mike Bowens has been promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at D2 Chestnut Hill College (PA). The school released the following on social media: Bowens joined Head Coach J.J. Butler’s staff as an assistant coach prior to the 2021-2022 season. His primary focus is the recruitment of the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, metropolitan area, as well
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Bucknell Basketball Staff Update
Newly appointed Bucknell head men’s basketball coach John Griffin III has announced the completion of his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. Branden McDonald, who joined the Bison program as an assistant coach last season, will remain on Griffin’s staff, and he will be joined by assistant coaches Matt Griffin and Jesse Flannery, along with director of
Paul rejoins BU Men’s Basketball Staff
After spending the last two years at Yale University, Al Paul has rejoined the Boston University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Joe Jones announced. Paul previously spent three years with the Terriers, including the first as video coordinator in 2018-19 and then as director of operations during the 2019-20 Patriot League championship season.
Norwood out at D2 Cal Poly Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt will soon begin a national search for new leadership for its Men’s Basketball program. Among the top priorities for the new coach will be academic excellence, positive mentoring, community outreach, and competitive performance on the court. A recent investigation of Men’s Basketball is ongoing. Lumberjack Basketball has a tradition of success as
Allegheny College Assistant Basketball Coach Greg Bean passes away
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,
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!”