Following a standout career at UMass and an 11-year professional career overseas, Ricky Harris is coming home. The 2010 Massachusetts alum is returning to Amherst as the Director of Player Personnel/Assistant to the Head Coach, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, head coach Matt McCall announced on Friday. “When you talk about wanting to get
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Tyler Parker Promoted at South Alabama
University of South Alabama head men’s basketball coach Richie Riley made the announcement Thursday that current assistant coach Tyler Parker is being promoted to the program’s recruiting coordinator. Parker — who has been involved in all coaching duties since his elevation to an assistant position on the staff two years ago — not only is
Cleveland State Names Cline Special Assistant to the Head Coach
Cleveland State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates has announced the addition of Matt Cline to the team’s coaching staff, joining the Vikings as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Cline replaces Dickey Nutt who accepted a position as Gaston College’s head men’s basketball coach. “I’m thrilled to welcome Matt Cline to our coaching staff,”
Official: Jackson Resigns at Pittsburgh Greensburg
The University of Pittsburgh Greensburg announced that Brody Jackson has resigned as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Jackson accepted as position as Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at his alma mater Manchester High School in Akron, Ohio. Jackson, who finished his fourth season as head coach, was named the 2019-20 AMCC Coach of the
Tulsa Men’s Hoops Announces Will Bartlett as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations
Will Bartlett was named the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at The University of Tulsa, it was announced today by Head Coach Frank Haith. Bartlett brings to Tulsa over 15 years of experience with men’s basketball at the Division I level. He has spent the last two years at St. John’s University as the Director of
EKU Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Mike Allen Promoted to Recruiting Coordinator
Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball assistant coach Mike Allen has been promoted to recruiting coordinator, head coach A.W. Hamilton announced on Thursday. “Mike is one of the best coaches I’ve ever been around,” Hamilton said. “His ability to recruit, coach, build relationships, and develop young men is a gift not many have. He’s been a key
Kevin Sutton Joins FGCU Men’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Kevin Sutton, a 36-year coaching veteran, has been announced as an assistant coach for the FGCU men’s basketball program by head coach Michael Fly today. Sutton joins the Eagles after a three-year stint at Rhode Island and has worked overall at programs in the ACC, the A-10, the Big East and the CAA. “I am extremely
Long promoted to Assistant Coach at Marist
Dorian Long has been promoted to assistant coach in the Marist men’s basketball program, it was announced by head coach John Dunne on Thursday. “My time here has been a great experience specifically because of my relationships with the staff and players,” Long said. “We’ve brought in great guys and I’m extremely excited about the future
Georgia Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Wade Mason and J.D. Powell have joined the Georgia Bulldogs’ staff as assistant coach and director of recruiting and operations, respectively, head coach Tom Crean announced on Thursday. “Wade and J.D. are big-time additions to our staff,” Crean said. “We are extremely excited to have them, and I am confident their contributions will be immediate
OFFICIAL: Polsgrove resigns at D3 Eastern Nazarene
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported back on June 8th (D3 DIRT). The resignation of Scott Polsgrove as the head coach at D3 Eastern Nazarene College has been made official. ENC released the following statement earlier today: Eastern Nazarene College Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Track & Field Scott Polsgrove has
Chris Gerlufsen Named University of San Francisco Associate Head Coach
Former Hawaii assistant coach Chris Gerlufsen has been named the new associate head coach for the University of San Francisco men’s basketball team, as announced by third year head coach Todd Golden on Tuesday. Gerlufsen served as the top assistant to head coach Eran Ganot at Hawaii for the last two seasons and brings more than
USW welcomes back Voight
The University of the Southwest Athletic Department is very excited to name James Voight as the newest Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Voight graduated from the University of the Southwest in 2011. Coach Voight was a member of the Men’s Basketball program from 2009-2011. He was named to the NAIA Daktronics Academic All-American Team in 2011. Voight