Ralph Davis and Jim Shaw have been named as assistant men’s basketball coaches at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Ralph Davis Davis arrives at The Island University after spending the last three seasons at New Mexico. He also served at New Mexico Military Institute as the Broncos head coach. “I’m very pleased to have Ralph on staff.
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Luke Murray added to UConn MBB Staff
UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley has announced the hiring of Luke Murray as assistant coach, pending the completion of the university’s employee onboarding process. Murray brings 13 years of college coaching experience with him to Storrs, including two stints under Coach Hurley at his previous head coaching positions at Wagner and Rhode Island. Most recently, Murray
Cotton named Associate Head Coach at Austin Peay
The first member of a talented coaching staff being put together by Austin Peay State University head men’s basketball coach Nate James has been announced, with Michael Cotton joining the program as associate head coach. A veteran across the collegiate landscape, Cotton has spent over a decade climbing the collegiate ranks after a decorated collegiate career which
D2 DIRT: Burke named Head Coach at Chowan University (NC)
Rob Burke has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Chowan College. The former UNCW interim head coach played at Chowan for his father Bob, who was the long-time head coach there (and has the court named after him). Rob spent last season at Colorado College, and has also worked at Georgia
Argenal Rejoins Musselman as Arkansas Assistant Coach
Gus Argenal, who worked two seasons at Nevada for Razorback head coach Eric Musselman, will rejoin his mentor as an assistant coach fat the University of Arkansas. Overall, Argenal brings 17 years of collegiate coaching experience. “I have known Gus and his strong reputation in the basketball community for many years,” Musselman said. “He was
Indiana Welcomes Mike Stump as Team and Recruiting Analyst
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that Indianapolis native Mike Stump will join the program as a team and recruiting analyst. The Cathedral graduate comes to IU after serving as an intern and coaching associate with the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants since September of 2019. Following his graduation from the University of Kentucky,
Indiana State Basketball Staff Update
First-year Indiana State head basketball coach Josh Schertz announced the addition of Zak Boisvert and Matt Cline to his staff Monday. Boisvert (pronounced Bo-Vair) will serve as an assistant coach while Cline will serve as special assistant to the head coach. “I am beyond excited to work alongside both Zak and Matt. While players are the
Clemson responds to allegations against Brad Brownell
The Clemson University athletics department has looked into allegations of verbal abuse by head basketball coach Brad Brownell, which were alleged in a social media post by the father of walk on O’Neil McBride. According to a statement released last night by a CU spokesperson, “Athletics administrators were made aware of an interaction that took
St. Joe’s (ME) assistant Ryan Rogers passes away
OBITUARY FROM DIGNITYMEMORIAL.COM: It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing from this life to the next of Ryan Conner Rogers, surrounded by his adoring family and girlfriend in the comfort of his childhood home in Falmouth. Ry left this world to be with The Lord on April 23, 2021 at the age
OFFICIAL: Alfred U (NY) opens
Following up on something that I mentioned back on 4/29 (D3 DIRT). Alfred University (NY) has released the following press release on the change that has been made within their men’s basketball program: Russell Phillips, head coach of the Alfred University men’s basketball team since 2014, will remain in the Alfred University family as he
Battle joins MTSU MBB Staff
Middle Tennessee Men’s Basketball didn’t have to wait long to find its new Assistant Coach as 14-year coaching veteran Turner Battle has joined the program, Head Coach Nick McDevitt announced. Battle brings with him experience from stops at four different Division I programs, including two in the state of Tennessee and one in Conference USA. “I am
Kent State mourns the passing of Men’s Basketball DBO Brian Barnes
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Kent State University has released the following statement on the passing of Director of Basketball Operations Brian Barnes: Kent State Athletics mourns the loss of men’s basketball Director of Basketball Operations, Brian Barnes. Brian will be dearly missed by all and our thoughts are with Brian’s family and friends during this very difficult time. “My