Head Coach Earl Grant has announced the addition of Logan Stutz as the program’s director of player development. Stutz comes to Boston College after serving as head coach and general manager of the Sudbury Five in the NBL Canada. “We are excited to add someone of Logan’s character and experience to our staff. He has
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OFFICIAL: Erickson named Head Basketball Coach at Nichols
Nichols College President Glenn Sulmasy and Director of Athletics Eric Gobiel have announced the hiring of Brock Erickson as the 21st men’s basketball head coach in program history. Erickson most recently worked at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he spent the 2020-21 campaign as an assistant coach. Erickson was both the recruiting coordinator
Fermin named Head Basketball Coach at Porterville College
Porterville College has announced the appointment of Amaurys Fermin as the new Pirates Head Men’s Basketball Coach. After competing at the High School level at John F. Kennedy High School in Bronx, NY, Fermin began his career at the Junior College level at Missouri State and Hagerstown Community College. He then went on to play
UTRGV Men’s Basketball Adds Jovan Austin as Assistant Coach
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Figger announced on Wednesday the hiring of assistant coach Jovan Austin, who brings prior experience in the Western Athletic Conference after serving as a graduate assistant at New Mexico State from 2017-19. This past season, Austin was an assistant coach at Panola College, where he helped his
Rundles, Rodenbiker round out St. Thomas Men’s Hoops coaching staff
Head coach Johnny Tauer has rounded out his St. Thomas Men’s Basketball coaching staff with the addition of two familiar names in local basketball circles. Twin Cities native Cameron Rundles comes on board as an assistant coach, while former Tommie player and assistant Josh Rodenbiker takes on an expanded role as Tauer’s Director of Men’s Basketball Operations. Earlier
D3 DIRT: Nichols College set to hire D1 assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Nichols College will name UIC assistant Brock Erickson as their new head men’s basketball coach. Erickson was first mentioned as a finalist by HoopDirt.com back on July 9th (DAILY DIRT). Shortly after that report, he was offered the job. Before joining the UIC staff prior to last season, Erickson had spent
Barnes receives contract extension at Tennessee
The University of Tennessee has announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes. Barnes has led the Volunteers to appearances in each of the last three NCAA Tournaments, while restoring Tennessee’s status among the nation’s top collegiate basketball programs. Tennessee’s recruiting under Barnes has risen to unprecedented heights, as he has signed
Emporia State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Emporia State head coach Craig Doty has announced three additions to the Hornet men’s basketball staff. Tyler Long and Maurice Jackson join the staff for the first time while Justin Tucek returns to the Hornets after a year away. “We would like to welcome Tyler Long and Maurice Jackson to our staff and welcome home Justin
Bailey joins Sam Houston State MBB coaching staff
Sam Houston State men’s basketball coach Jason Hooten has announced the addition of Justin Bailey to his staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. Bailey spent the past two seasons an assistant coach for Pittsburg State and was promoted to associate head coach during the 2020-21 campaign. The Gorillas went 22-30 while he
D3 DIRT: Mount Aloysius College (PA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Mount Aloysius head men’s basketball coach Will Cabrera has resigned (more on his landing spot soon…). Cabrera had been the head coach MAC since 2017. He led the Mounties to three straight AMCC Tournament appearances in his first three seasons, before the COVID shortened
JUCO DIRT: Wade departs Angelina; Takes over at Lee College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Angelina College (TX) head coach Nick Wade has resigned and will take over at Lee College (TX). Wade was elevated to head coach at Angelina back in 2018 after serving as the Roadrunners assistant coach for two seasons. Prior to that, Wade spent three years as an assistant at Lee. While
OFFICIAL: Chambers joins LSU Basketball Staff
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Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported back on 7/9 (DAILY DIRT). LSU has officially announced the hiring of Brandon Chambers. Here is the release: LSU Head Basketball Coach Will Wade announced on Tuesday that Brandon Chambers is joining the men’s basketball staff as Assistant to the Head Coach. Chambers has served the past