The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Figger announced on Tuesday the hiring of assistant coach Dean Cooper, who has been working with NBA organizations since 1999, including the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls. Cooper has coached some of the best offenses and defenses in the NBA. During
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JUCO DIRT: Arkansas State assistant to take over at Tallahassee CC
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tallahassee CC will name Arkansas State assistant Rick Cabrera as their next head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Zach Settembre, who became an assistant at Coastal Carolina earlier this spring. Cabrera has been as ASU for the past two seasons, and spent the previous two seasons
D2 DIRT: Salem University (WVa) Opens…
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Salem University (WVa) has opened as head coach Robert Ford has departed for a new position. Ford had been the Tigers head coach for the past past two seasons, going 18-8 in year one, and 6-6 this past year in the COVID shortened season. He also
Daily Dirt – 6/1/21
Daily Dirt compiled by: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching up on a few things following the long weekend… East Carolina associate head coach Steve Roccaforte is headed to Texas A&M as an assistant coach / recruiting coordinator as reported by Hoist the Colours. Roccaforte will reunite with Buzz Williams, who he had previously worked with at
Ayers named DBO at William & Mary
William & Mary men’s basketball head coach Dane Fischer announced the addition of Cameron Ayers as the program’s director of basketball operations. Ayers, who enjoyed a stellar career at Bucknell and played six years professionally, spent last season as a graduate manager at Temple. “We are extremely excited to add Cameron Ayers as the director of
Morehouse Head Coach Grady Brewer passes away
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The Morehouse College community is mourning the loss of head basketball coach Grady Brewer ’80, who passed away on Saturday, May 29 following an illness at the age of 63. “The past several decades can only justly be described as the Grady Brewer era at Morehouse,” said David A. Thomas, Ph.D., Morehouse College president. “The
Drill of the Week
Former 3x NBA Champion and NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott demonstrates a great drill centered around shooting options for pin-down screens using the Dr. Dish Home machine. Throughout this drill players should focus on their footwork, and staying on balance while executing at game speed. Check out the full demonstration in the video below! https://www.youtube.com/embed/NGhoSLdyV0U The
Akeem Miskdeen Rounds Out Florida Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Florida men’s basketball coach Mike White announced the hiring of assistant coach Akeem Miskdeen on Saturday, completing the Gators’ coaching staff. “We’re really excited about what Akeem will bring to the Florida program,” White said. “He has proven himself everywhere he’s been and will fit well with everyone here in our building. We’re really glad to
JUCO DIRT: Miami Dade College opens
I can confirm that Kevin Ledoux has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Miami Dade College. Ledoux had spent the past five seasons as the Sharks head coach, and served as an assistant in the program for three seasons before that. During his tenure at MDC, Ledoux compiled a 57-78
Painter Announces Staff Additions at Purdue
Purdue men’s basketball head coach has announced that Spike Albrecht and Tommy Luce will join the Boilermakers’ staff as graduate assistants, while P.J. Thompson will remain on the staff and be elevated to director of player development. “Spike, Tommy and P.J., will all be welcome additions. We are excited for them to be part of
Cox named Assistant Basketball Coach at Dodge City CC
The Dodge City Conquistador men’s basketball staff will have a new look on the sidelines next season with the addition of Timothy “TJ” Cox to the athletic department. Cox comes to Dodge City with a wide range of junior college experience and is seen as one of the top recruiters at this level in the
Solomon returns to Notre Dame as Associate Head Coach
Glenn and Stacey Murphy Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Brey has announced the return of Anthony Solomon to his coaching staff as Associate Head Coach for the 2021-22 season. A veteran of the Atlantic Coast, BIG EAST and Atlantic 10 conferences, Solomon’s 32-year career has established him as one of the most well-respected educators in