I can confirm through multiple sources that David Grace has moved on from his role as the associate head coach on Jerry Stackhouse’s staff at Vanderbilt. Grace, widely recognized as one of the best recruiters in college basketball, had spent just one season at Vandy. Before his time in Nashville, Grace had a long tenure
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Daily Dirt – 5/11/20
A few things to start off the week… Kenny Johnson is out as an assistant at LaSalle. The former Indiana, Louisville, and Towson assistant had been on the Explorers staff since 2018. Johnson helped run Team Takeover (DC) AAU before working at the college level. Jason Shay will add Turner Battle as an assistant and
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: 100 Shot Challenge
This is a great challenge that focuses on multiple different types of shots from our partner Ryan Razooky. While it will be most efficient to execute with Dr. Dish shooting machines, it definitely isn’t required and can be executed at home. Just a hoop and a ball is necessary. This is one of MANY drills/workouts
Mayes promoted to Associate Head Coach at Poiny U (GA)
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Point University is proud to announce the promotion of Rodney Mayes to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach. Head Coach Jake Deer states, “I am excited to announce the promotion of Coach Rodney Mayes from Assistant Coach to our program’s Associate Head Coach. From the time I arrived in West Point, it has been a true
Legendary Three Rivers College Head Coach Gene Bess Announces Retirement
College basketball’s all-time wins leader has retired. After 50 years and 1,300 wins, Three Rivers College men’s basketball coach Gene Bess announced this past season will be his last. “I’ve been realizing the time was near for me to go. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better,” said
Fuscaldo announces retirement at D2 Sonoma State
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Longtime Head Coach Pat Fuscaldo will be retiring as Sonoma State University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Fuscaldo has had a storied career serving as the Head Coach for 26 years and winning 339 games. His teams made 4 NCAA Tournament appearances. and won at least 15 conference games 4 times, including the CCAA Championship
Dawson Community College Names Kyle Lawson Assistant Coach
The Dawson Community College Men’s Basketball team hired Kyle Lawson as an Assistant Coach for the 2020-2021 season. Lawson spent the last two seasons as a Graduate Assistant at NCAA DII Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD working under Head Coach Ryan Thompson. Last season, the Yellow Jackets compiled a 20-9 record and were regular
Moore announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Westmont
Westmont men’s basketball head coach John Moore, the Warriors’ longest tenured and all-time winningest coach, is ending his coaching career after 27 years at the helm of the storied program. Moore will continue to serve as an associate professor of kinesiology and associate athletic director. “It is hard to imagine 27 years have passed since that
Towle named lead assistant at Garden City CC
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During his first month on the job, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Cole Dewey, has adjusted to his new virtual reality. He’s spent hours on the phone, scouring the country for recruits, as well as meticulously putting together his staff. And on Friday, he named Zach Towle as his lead assistant. “Zach has been coaching in
D2 DIRT: Chestnut Hill set to name D3 assistant as new head coach
I can confirm that D2 Chestnut Hill College (PA) will name JJ Butler as their new head men’s basketball coach. Butler has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at D3 Susquehanna University (PA). He is no stranger to Chestnut Hill however – he played his final collegiate season there, and spent 2017-18
OFFICIAL: Byrd tabbed as Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas-Cossatot
Following up on something that I had in today’s Daily Dirt. Robert Byrd’s hiring as the head coach at NJCAA Arkansas-Cossatot has now been made official. Apparently he will serve as the AD and women’s basketball coach as well. Here’s the official release… UA Cossatot hosted a virtual Zoom press conference to introduce Robert Byrd
Badrtalei Elevated to Associate Head Coach at UC Irvine
Ryan Badrtalei, who is entering his 16th year on the UC Irvine men’s basketball staff, has been elevated to associate head coach. “No one has been more a part of our sustained success in men’s basketball at UC Irvine than Ryan, and I appreciate his work-ethic, professionalism and talent. I am happy for him and