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
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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
Niagara extends Paulus through 2024-25
Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has announced the contract extension of Greg Paulus through the 2024-25 season. “Greg’s passion for Niagara Basketball can be felt daily,” Gray said. “He has made an immediate impact on our student-athletes, around our campus, and in the greater community. There is a lot of momentum in our
Torres named as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Pensacola State
Pensacola State College has announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Dan Torres to the Men’s Basketball Program. Torres spent the last four seasons at NAIA Cardinal Stritch University in his home town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he coached five all conference performers. Torres was also a well known basketball trainer in the Milwaukee area training
Jordan Kerner Joins IU Southeast Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Jordan Kerner has joined the IU Southeast men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2020-21 season, head coach Wiley Brown announced today. “I’m incredibly excited and honored to be a part of such an amazing program with a tradition of winning,” Kerner said. “We have filled our championship banner with amazing achievements, and there is room for
Steele Named Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at South Carolina
University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Monday that former Gamecock Brian Steele has returned to the program as the team’s video coordinator. Steele joins the staff after serving the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Queens University in Charlotte. “Having Brian Steele back around our program is going
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Star Shooting with Coach Tony Miller
In Coach Tony Miller‘s 14th Dr. Dish Drill of the week, he demonstrates a great team shooting drill called star shooting. Star shooting combines conditioning and shooting into one quick drill! Check out the full breakdown of this drill below. With the basketball season just around the corner (hopefully), players should be gradually increasing their fitness
Wichita State investigating allegations of abuse against Gregg Marshall
Wichita State is conducting an internal investigation into the behavior of men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall according to a report first released by The Athletic. The Athletic detailed multiple alleged incidents involving Marshall verbally and physically abusing players, staff, and WSU students. Allegations include punching former player Shaq Morris during practice in 2015, choking assistant