Hartwick Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Nick Ciresi recently announced Nicholas Doran as the new assistant coach for the program. Doran comes to Hartwick from the College of Staten Island. During his tenure with the Dolphins, he served as an assistant coach, associate head coach, and most recently as the interim head coach. The team compiled an
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Dignan tabbed as Alfred State Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Jack Dignan has been named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alfred State. Dignan joins Alfred State after spending the past two years as an assistant coach at Colby College. Director of Athletics, Jason Doviak, is excited for Jack to join the staff. “Jack is a great addition to our staff and will fit
Ryan Streets named as WVU Potomac State’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Ryan Streets has been named West Virginia University Potomac State College’s new head coach of the Catamount’s men’s basketball program according to Athletic Director Amanda Larkin. Streets is a Keyser, W.Va., native who most recently coached at Bishop O’Connell High School, in Arlington, Va. “Ryan brings a passion for his sport and a wealth of
Lundy Rounds Out Coaching Staff With Ben Walker
Ben Walker has been hired as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee men’s basketball team, head coach Bart Lundy announced today. “We would like to welcome Ben Walker and his family to our basketball family here at Milwaukee,” Lundy said. “Ben is a Milwaukee native that has proven himself to be a high-level coach. Ben was
Izzo inks new 5-yr / 6.2M deal at Michigan State
Michigan State men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo has agreed to terms on a new contract, MSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Alan Haller announced Thursday. The contract will require formal approval by the MSU Board of Trustees at their next meeting (Sept. 9, 2022). “We greatly appreciate Coach Izzo’s commitment to our outstanding university and his competitive
McDowell named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Newberry
The Newberry College Athletic Department and head coach Jason Taylor announced the hiring of Tyrell McDowell as assistant men’s basketball coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “I’d like to thank Jason Taylor and Sean Johnson for this incredible opportunity. Looking forward to building relationships in the community and using my experience to help Coach Taylor and the basketball program. I’m excited to
OFFICIAL: Rodgers named DBO at Utah Valley
I first mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on 8/4. It’s now been made official – Stephen Rodgers has been named as the Director of Basketball Operations at Utah Valley. Here’s the OFFICIAL RELEASE from UVU: Utah Valley head coach Mark Madsen has announced the hiring of Stephen Rodgers as the director of basketball operations
Rice names Pennell Assistant Basketball Coach
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Rice head basketball coach Scott Pera announced the addition of Russ Pennell as Assistant Coach, Thursday afternoon. “I have known Russ Pennell for about fifteen years,” said Pera. “I got to know him in our days in Arizona when I was an assistant at ASU. I always respected his knowledge and passion for the game of basketball. All
Roberts hired as Assistant Coach at D3 Waynesburg
Waynesburg University head men’s basketball coach Tim Fusina is excited to announce the hiring of Ben Roberts as his new assistant coach. He brings a rich coaching background that includes multiple stops at the collegiate and camp levels with him to the Yellow Jackets. “I am extremely excited to be joining the Waynesburg community and become a part of the
Loyola New Orleans Basketball Staff Update
Two members of the Loyola Wolf Pack 2021-22 National Championship men’s basketball team are back with the program under first-year coach Donald Reyes. Javan Felix is set to start his second season on the bench with the Wolf Pack while Andrew Fava will make the transition from player to coach, Reyes announced Thursday. Felix originally came to Loyola to coach
Small College Dirt: Maine Fort Kent opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tom Bird has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at Maine Fort Kent (USCAA). Bird has been the head coach and assistant AD at UMFK since 2014. His best stretch came in 2016-17 and 2017-18, where he led his team to back-to-back 23-9 seasons, and
Ryan Hamm Promoted to Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Cal State Fullerton
Head Coach Dedrique Taylor announced the promotion of Ryan Hamm to assistant coach Tuesday afternoon. Hamm spent the 2021-22 season as the director of basketball operations. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with coach Hamm as a full time assistant coach,” Taylor said. “He has a tireless work ethic and an ability to make