Jason Hart and Cody Fueger have been added to Mark Pope’s new staff at Kentucky as assistant men’s basketball coaches. Here are the official releases on each hire: JASON HART Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope has named Jason Hart, a nine-year NBA veteran with extensive coaching experience at the high school, collegiate and
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Zeigler named Assistant Basketball Coach at Creighton
Trey Zeigler is returning to The Hilltop as an assistant coach with the Creighton men’s basketball program, head coach Greg McDermott announced. Zeigler (ZIG-ler) spent the 2022-23 season as a graduate manager with the Bluejays, during which time Creighton won 24 games and reached the Elite Eight. He played in integral part of player development of All-BIG
OFFICIAL: Lavall Jordan added to DePaul Basketball Staff
This one has been out there for a few weeks – it’s finally been made official. Former Butler head coach Lavall Jordan has been added to new head coach Chris Holtmann’s staff at DePaul. Here’s the release: DePaul men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann has tabbed former Butler and Milwaukee head coach, Lavall Jordan, to
Florida SouthWestern Head Coach Eric Murphy resigns; Heads to Western Kentucky as an assistant
After leading the Florida SouthWestern Men’s Basketball program for the past six seasons, Eric Murphy has stepped down as the Bucs Head Coach to take an Assistant position at the NCAA Division I level with Western Kentucky University. Murphy led the Bucs to a 143-34 record the past six seasons and a 61-15 mark across
D2 DIRT: Quincy U set to hire current JUCO Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that D2 Quincy University (IL) intends to hire Brad Hoyt as their new head men’s basketball coach. Hoyt has spent the past 13-seasons as the head coach at NJCAA D2 John Wood Community College (located in Quincy, IL). In his time at JWCC, he put
McGhee elevated to Head Basketball Coach at North Park
Edwind McGhee has been appointed as head coach for North Park University Men’s Basketball, as announced Friday morning by Director of Athletics, John Born. “Coach McGhee is the best candidate to lead the North Park men’s basketball team moving forward,” said AD Born. “Ed has been instrumental in every aspect of the program from the day
Simpson hires Kyle Jones as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Marty Bell announced today that Kyle Jones has been named the College’s 24th head men’s basketball coach. Jones’ appointment comes following an extensive nationwide search. Jones spent the last three years as the top assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The Titans were 57-26 during that span, winning two regular season
Jacksonville Basketball Staff Update
Jacksonville University has added Mychal Covington as an assistant coach and promoted Stuckey Mosley to Director of Player Development. The Covington move was announced by press release (below), and the Mosley promotion was posted via social media HERE. Jacksonville men’s basketball head coach Jordan Mincy has announced that Mychal Covington has joined his staff as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Lee named Assistant Basketball Coach at Siena
I mentioned this one back on 4/1 (DAILY DIRT) – it’s now been made official. Ben Lee has been hired as an assistant at Siena. Here’s the release: New Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Gerry McNamara has announced the hiring of Ben Lee as an assistant coach. The Long Island native joins the Saints after spending the past two
DeLeon resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Baptist College
Trinity Baptist College Athletic Director John D. Jones has accepted the resignation of Men’s Basketball coach Nate DeLeon, effective immediately following his one season at the helm. “We would like to thank Nate for the leadership he provided the young men in our basketball program, and the excitement that their play on the court generated,” said Jones. “Nate
DAILY DIRT – 4/22/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of things from the small college level… I can confirm that Rich Casey will take over for this season as the head basketball coach at D3 Rosemont College. Casey, who is also the AD at Rosemont, had previously served as the head coach at Rowan College South Jersey Gloucester,
Drill of The Week
Coach Tony Miller demonstrates a great small group drill to get reps up in a fun and unique way. Check out the full breakdown in the video below. Team shooting games are a fun way to compete during block training. It gives our players a quick rest from competing in small-sided games or 5-on-5. 4 Spot, 4