Ray Giacoletti has been elevated to the role of assistant men’s basketball coach at Saint Louis University, head coach Travis Ford announced today. Giacoletti was a member of the Billikens’ staff last season, serving as assistant to the head coach. “I am appreciative of Coach Ford and the SLU administration for this opportunity,” Giacoletti said. “Last year was a
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NCAA: UMass provided impermissible financial aid in two sports, including men’s basketball
The NCAA released the findings today from their investigation in to the UMass Athletics Department. According to a release by the NCAA: The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, impermissibly provided 12 student-athletes in men’s basketball and women’s tennis with financial aid that exceeded full cost of attendance, according to a decision released by the Division I
OFFICIAL: Dehority named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Finlandia
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on October 6th (D3 DIRT). Finlandia University has officially named Allen Dehority as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here is the release from the school: Allen Dehority has been named head coach of the Finlandia University men’s basketball team. He is set to start his
Villarreal Added to PVAMU Men’s Basketball Staff
Prairie View A&M Men’s Basketball officially announced the addition of Caleb Villarreal as assistant coach. The addition rounds out the 2020-21 PVAMU coaching staff. “He came highly recommended,” Head Coach Byron Smith said of Villarreal. “Caleb has either been a manager or worked as a video coordinator or a special assistant to the head coach
North Alabama Men’s Basketball Staff Update
University of North Alabama men’s basketball head coach Tony Pujol has announced the addition of three staff members set to join the Lions for the 2020-21 season. Brandt Danals has been named director of basketball operations, Ryan McTavish takes over as the strength and conditioning coach and Ben Singletary is the new video coordinator. “These three guys
Texas State releases Kaspar resignation letter
Texas State released former head basketball coach Danny Kaspar’s resignation letter under a public records request from The Associated Press. Portions of the letter were redacted. Kaspar was placed on leave from TSU in early June following allegations of insensitive racial remarks by a former player. He officially resigned on September 22nd.
Former D1 Assistant named AAC Associate Commissioner for Basketball
Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced the hiring of Brian Thornton as Associate Commissioner for Basketball at the American Athletic Conference. Thornton will serve as the primary administrator for The American’s men’s and women’s basketball programs, including oversight of scheduling, officiating and game operations as well as compliance with NCAA governance. He will serve as the
Daily Dirt – 10/15/20
Back in the “old days” 10/15 was a big day – the official start of practice! A little different now, but still a special day to me. Anyway, wanted to catch up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Will Braden has been added as the assistant men’s basketball
Johansen Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Cardinal Stritch U.
Max Johansen will take on his new role as the Cardinal Stritch University men’s basketball assistant coach after serving as an assistant coach on a volunteer basis in the 2019-2020 season. “We are pleased that Max will be part of our staff here at Cardinal Stritch,” Head men’s basketball coach Anthony Houston said. “Max’s organizational
Bailey promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Pitt State
Pittsburg State University head men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson announced today (Oct. 14) that Justin Bailey has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Bailey is beginning his second year in the Pitt State program after serving as head coach at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith during the 2018-19 season. “We are excited to promote
OFFICIAL: Hutchinson promotion opens basketball job at Kean
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported last week (D3 DIRT: Kean U Opens). Kean University has released the following statement on the promotion of Adam Hutchinson, and the opening of the men’s basketball job: Adam Hutchinson has been promoted to Assistant Director of Internal Affairs and Student Athlete Development as announced by
Engeman Named Whitman Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Ethan Engeman joins the Whitman men’s basketball staff as assistant coach, announced by Blues head coach John Lamanna. “I am excited to welcome Ethan to Whitman College,” said Lamanna, who enters his first season as Whitman’s head coach. “Ethan’s experience and shared vision aligned specifically with Whitman’s mission and the men’s basketball program’s vision. I