Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D3 Marywood University (PA) head men’s basketball coach Enrico Mastroianni has departed and will become the Director of Athletics at Abington Heights High School (PA). Mastroianni had been at Marywood for the past seven seasons, and compiled a 59-98 (.376) during that time. Prior to his stint in Scranton, he served
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Totten named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley
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Athletics in the Totten Family is a way of life, so when Trasity Totten decided to become a basketball coach, it was a given. The twist in her story is that she has been named a new assistant coach with the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team. The 23-year-old Greenwood High graduate who played her college
Sautter named Head Basketball Coach at Frank Phillips College
Jason Sautter has been named the new Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Frank Phillips College, President Glendon Forgey announced Wednesday. “Jason is an accomplished basketball coach and experienced administrator. We are elated to have him lead our athletic department and the men’s basketball program,” said Forgey. “He is a highly experienced NJCAA
Harris joins Salem University Basketball Staff
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Salem University head men’s basketball coach Brett Rector has announced that Maverick Harris will join the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Harris spent the 2021-22 season at NCAA Division II member Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota. Prior to Bemidji State, Harris spent three seasons on the men’s basketball coaching staff at NCAA Division II member Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. “I am extremely excited to add Maverick
BIG SOUTH DIRT: Staff moves at Longwood
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm a bunch of recent staff changes on Griff Aldrich’s staff at Longwood. The Lancers, coming off of a 26-7 season (Big South champs), and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, have made the following moves: Quinn McDowell has been hired as an assistant coach. The former player at
JUCO DIRT: Harcum’s Kelly becomes D1 Assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Long-time Harcum College (NJCAA D1) head coach Drew Kelly has resigned, and has become an assistant coach at Northern Illinois. Kelly will be replaced at Harcum by current associate head coach John Ball. In his 17-seasons at Harcum, Kelly put together a 429-102 (.808) record, including a 32-2 mark in 2021-22.
Eilert Named West Virginia University Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Josh Eilert, who has spent the last 15 seasons on Mountaineer basketball staff, including serving as an interim assistant coach during the 2016-17 season, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University, coach Bob Huggins announced today. Eilert moves into the coaching role after serving as Assistant Athletics Director for Basketball Operations. He
Allison named Men’s Basketball Chief at Drexel
Drexel Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zach Spiker has named Jason Allison as Chief of Staff. Allison came to Drexel after spending the last eight seasons at Appalachian State. The 2022-2023 will be his 16th season on a Division I bench. Allison will work with all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scouting, scheduling, player development and game preparation. “We
Daily Dirt – 7/19/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On vacation this week – headed from the golf course yesterday to the beach today. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… I have heard that Austin Peay will add Stephen Peoples as their Director of Men’s Basketball Operations. He will replace Carl Little who was promoted to assistant coach
Ewing Elevates Nickelberry to Associate Head Coach
Georgetown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Patrick Ewing announced the elevation of Kevin Nickelberry to associate head coach on Monday. The announcement comes on the heels of an offseason that saw some big moves on the recruiting trail and in the NCAA transfer portal following the hiring of Nickelberry in late March. ON THE RECORD“I’m
Carl Little Promoted to Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Austin Peay
Austin Peay State University head men’s basketball coach Nate James announced the promotion of Carl Little to assistant coach for the 2022-23 season, Monday. As a director of operations for the Govs during the 2021-22 campaign, Little assisted the coaching staff in compiling scouting reports while coordinating game-day operations and travel. Little will serve as an assistant coach while continuing to handle
Jordon Bronner Named Assistant Coach for Maine Men’s Basketball
University of Maine head men’s basketball head coach Chris Markwood has announced the hiring of assistant coach Jordon Bronner. “We are excited to have Jordon joining our program,” Markwood states. “Jordon is a bright, young coach, who knows the America East inside and out. He was a captain and a very good player in this league