University of Massachusetts director of athletics Ryan Bamford announced the hiring of Frank Martin as the head men’s basketball coach on Friday afternoon. Martin brings 15 years of head coaching experience to Amherst after most recently spending 10 seasons as the head coach at South Carolina, where he led the Gamecocks to the program’s first ever NCAA
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OFFICIAL: Prohm named Head Basketball Coach at Murray State
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Murray State Athletics announced the hiring of Steve Prohm as the 17th head coach of the Racers men’s basketball program. A public announcement will be held Monday (March 28) at the Gene W. Ray Center for Murray State Basketball. The event will begin at Noon and will be streamed on ESPN+ and Facebook. A press conference will
OFFICIAL: Miskdeen named assistant basketball coach at Georgia
I mentioned this one in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT. It’s now official. Akeem Miskdeen has joined the Georgia basketball staff as an assistant. Here’s the official release from UGA: Akeem Miskdeen has been named as assistant basketball coach for the Georgia Bulldogs, head coach Mike White announced on Friday. Miskdeen, whose coaching career has been defined by postseason
REPORT: Prohm set to return to Murray State
According to multiple reports (here, here), Steve Prohm will return to Murray State and become the new head basketball coach. He would take over for his former assistant Matt McMahon, who departed last week for LSU. Prohm spent 2011-14 as the Racers head coach, putting together a big-time record of 104–29 (.782). He was named
UCLA’s Lewis named Head Coach at Ball State
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Ball State men’s basketball has appointed a new head coach, and he’s back home again in Indiana. Director of athletics Beth Goetz announced the hiring of current UCLA assistant coach and Jasper, Ind. native Michael Lewis Friday. The former Indiana University standout will begin the job in Muncie once the Bruins have concluded their season. “Basketball in
REPORT: Martin, UMass finalizing deal
According to a report from Jon Rothstein, UMass is finalizing a deal with Frank Martin and is expected to name him as their new head basketball coach today. Martin had spent the past ten seasons as the head coach at South Carolina (171–147 – .538) before being released earlier this spring. He led the Gamecocks
Walthall Retiring as MSUM Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball head coach Chad Walthall announced Thursday that he will retire from coaching after 12 seasons in Moorhead. Walthall’s career highlights include: · Average of 21 wins per year. · National Coach of the Year & Central Region Coach of the Year (2015). · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year (2015). · Six NCAA Tournament appearances (2012,
Nickleberry added to Georgetown Basketball staff
Georgetown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Patrick Ewing announced the addition of Kevin Nickleberry to his staff on Thursday. A proven talent evaluator, Nickleberry will serve as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Blue & Gray. With more than 25 years of experience in Division I men’s basketball, Nickelberry has worked in all facets of
OFFICIAL: Morehouse removes Whittler’s interim tag
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Following-up on something that I mentioned in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT. The interim tag has now officially been removed from Morehouse head coach Doug Whittler. Here’s the official release from the school: After a season in which Doug Whittler notched 21 wins and tied a school record for consecutive victories (18), athletic director Curtis Campbell removed Whittler’s interim
Offutt named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois State
New Illinois State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced his first addition to his coaching staff in assistant coach Walter Offutt. “Walter has a high-energy personality, and that has translated into his coaching career,” said Pedon. “I’ve known Walter since he was a player, and I worked with him when he was a graduate assistant at Illinois.
HOOP TALK with Adam Nelson & Brian Burton – Season #1 Episode #5
HOOP TALK w/ Adam Nelson & Brian Burton! — Episode #5 — Covering the Madness of March!! Talking tournaments – D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO!
Skinn named Assistant Basketball Coach at Maryland
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A Takoma Park, Maryland native with deep DMV ties and Big Ten and Big East coaching experience, Tony Skinn joined Kevin Willard‘s staff on Thursday. Skinn comes to Maryland after one season at Ohio State. An 11-year coaching veteran known for his recruiting, especially in the DMV area, and player development, Skinn worked with Willard from