Jon Borovich was named director of recruiting operations for the Michigan State men’s basketball program, Head Coach Tom Izzo announced on Monday afternoon. Borovich started his coaching career at Michigan State as a graduate assistant from 2001-03 under Izzo. “I’m very excited to welcome Jon back to Michigan State. Jon got his start here as
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Chappell Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at The University of Texas
Brandon Chappell has been named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at The University of Texas, Head Coach Chris Beard announced Monday. Chappell brings nine years of collegiate coaching experience to the Longhorns’ staff, including serving as an assistant at UNLV last season. Texas returns five rotational players from Chris Beard‘s first season in Austin, when the
Felton Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at New Mexico
The New Mexico men’s basketball program announced Monday that Tarvish Felton is joining the program as an assistant coach. Felton comes to UNM after spending the last four seasons at Fresno State, the last two as associate head coach. Felton brings over 20 years of coaching experience to New Mexico, including a decade in the
Daily Dirt – 8/1/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard as we roll into August… Bucknell assistant Joe Meehan has departed the staff. He had been at Bucknell since 2015 – first as the DBO, and was promoted to assistant coach prior to the 2016-17 season. Meehan has become the the Director of Scouting/Recruiting for
OFFICIAL: Sales takes over at D3 Rose-Hulman
Following-up on something that I first back on 7/28 (D3 DIRT). Nick Sales has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Rose-Hulman. Here’s the release from the school: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has named nationally regarded Nick Sales as its next head men’s basketball coach. Sales comes to Rose-Hulman after serving
2022 USA Basketball Coach Academy Clinics
The USA Basketball Coach Academy – presented by Nike – is a basketball coaching clinic that provides coaches with practical insight and education on how to teach the game to players of all ability levels. Whether you are a first year coach or a 30-year veteran, a coach of elite-level talent or beginners, these professional development
Justin Heckenlaible named USF Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Justin Heckenlaible, the Harrisburg, SD native will be joining the University of Sioux Falls as assistant men’s basketball coach. The past six years he has worked as a basketball skills trainer with Warwick Workouts here in Sioux Falls, SD. Before coming to the University of Sioux Falls, Heckenlaible served as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Heath-Granger promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Fairmont State
Fairmont State men’s basketball head coach Tim Koenig has promoted Devin Heath-Granger to associate head coach of the Fighting Falcon men’s basketball program. “I am pleased to announce Devin’s promotion to Associate Head Coach. We have showcased excellence both on the court and in the classroom these past three years,” said Koenig. Heath-Granger enters his fourth season on Koenig’s
CCRI’s Harris will not return; Douthit named Interim Head Coach
The Community College of Rhode Island today announced Rick Harris will not return as head men’s basketball coach for the 2022–23 season. Marcus Douthit, a former Providence College standout who played professionally for 14 seasons and joined CCRI in 2019–20 under Harris, will begin the upcoming season as the men’s interim head coach. “Rick has had an
UC Riverside Basketball Staff Update
UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo bolstered his coaching staff this week with the additions of Dustin Yoder and Troy Hammel as assistant coaches and Matt Hurwitz as the program’s new director of operations. Hammel returns to the Inland Empire after a two-year graduate assistantship under then-head coach David Patrick, when Magpayo served as an assistant. Under Patrick, Hammel helped with player development,
JUCO DIRT: Des Moines Area CC to name NAIA assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on something that I mentioned earlier today in the DAILY DIRT. The search at Des Moines Area CC has wrapped-up, and they will name NAIA William Penn University associate head coach Blake Sanduist as their new head basketball coach. The official announcement is expected later this evening. Sandquist, a native
Papadinis named Assistant Basketball Coach at Bowdoin
The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has hired Tyler Papadinis as assistant coach for the Polar Bear Men’s Basketball Team. A veteran Division III coach, Papadinis was most recently the head coach at Rhodes (Tenn.) College from 2018-2020. “I’m excited to be welcoming Coach Ty to our program,” said head men’s basketball coach Alex Lloyd. “He has experience with