In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that Justin Gray was the “name to keep an eye on” at Western Carolina. Now, there are multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, which say that Gray will in fact be named as the new head basketball coach at Western Carolina. Gray had been an assistant on Pat
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Walsh Joins Utah Men’s Basketball Staff as Director of Operations
Utah head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith continues to build his staff as he reunites with Curran Walsh, who will join the Runnin’ Utes basketball program as the director of basketball operations. “We are thrilled to announce that Curran will be joining the Runnin’ Utes basketball family,” said Smith. “Curran is an elite communicator and a
Lusk Joins Purdue Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter has announced that a familiar face will return to the Mackey Arena sidelines, as Paul Lusk has been named an assistant coach for the Boilermakers. Lusk’s return marks his second stint with the Boilermakers, serving as an assistant coach / associate head coach for seven years from 2005-11. During
Steve Eck to step down at Hutchinson CC after NJCAA Tourney
When the Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team’s run at the 2021 NJCAA Tournament ultimately ends, the Steve Eck era with the Blue Dragons will come to a close. Blue Dragon men’s basketball’s all-time winningest coach, Eck announced on Monday that he will step down as Hutchinson’s head coach after the conclusion of the 2021
OFFICIAL: Gainey named assistant at Tennessee
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Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes on Monday announced that veteran assistant coach Justin Gainey has joined the Volunteers’ staff. Gainey boasts 15 years of Division I coaching and administrative experience in the ACC, Pac-12, Big East and beyond. “I coached against Justin when he was the point guard at NC State,” Barnes said. “He was an incredibly tough
Tennessee Martin Basketball Staff Update
Less than two weeks after he was named the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Ryan Ridder has unveiled an impressive coaching staff. Matt Sligh is joining the Skyhawks as the associate head coach while Denver Cobb and Tim Peete have signed on as assistant coaches. “We’ve worked really hard,
HoopDirt.com 2020-21 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 12, 2021 For the third time in just six years, Northwest Missouri State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben McCollum has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions. McCollum qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of
UMBC hires Jim Ferry as new Head Basketball Coach
Former Penn State interim head coach Jim Ferry has been named as the new head coach at UMBC. He will replace Ryan Odom who became the head coach at Utah State earlier this month. The formal introduction will take place this Wednesday. The coaching veteran has spent 20-seasons as a head coach, with stops at
Stan Heath named Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Michigan
An Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball alumnus is coming home. A three-year letterwinner from 1985-87 and 17-year head coaching veteran, Stan Heath is returning to the Ypsilanti campus to become the program’s 30th head coach. Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee made the announcement today, April 12. Heath will be formally introduced to the EMU
Daily Dirt – 4/12/21
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… I can confirm that Army assistant Zak Boisvert is headed to Indiana State. Boisvert had been at Army since 2016, and has also worked at Maine, Iona, and FDU. An official announcement is expected shortly. Word on the street is that Texas A&M University-Kingsville head coach Johnny Estelle
Dunson named Associate Head Coach at Denver
University of Denver men’s basketball head coach Jeff Wulbrun announced the first addition to his coaching staff on Monday, with Brandon Dunson coming on board as Associate Head Coach. Dunson will begin his role immediately for the Pioneers. “Brandon is the only person I thought of when it came to hiring an associate head coach
Penn State Basketball Staff Update
Penn State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry continues to assemble his staff with the addition of Mike Farrelly as an assistant coach. Shrewsberry also announced Talor Battle, assistant to the head coach, and Nick Colella, chief of staff, will remain on staff. “Mike is going to be very impactful in our program,” said Shrewsberry. “The