I can confirm that Moberly Area CC (MO) assistant coach Rusty Elmore will be named as the new head basketball coach at Colby CC (KS). He will replace Rusty Grafel who is headed to Texas Tech in an administrative role. Elmore joined the MACC staff after serving as an assistant at Vincennes University. He has
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OFFICIAL: Growe named Assistant Basketball Coach at Furman
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Following up on something that HoopDirt.com reported back on 6/21 (FURMAN DIRT). It was made official earlier this week that Furman head coach Bob Richey has added Jeremy Growe to his staff as an assistant basketball coach. Furman released the following statement announcing the hiring: Furman head coach Bob Richey rounded out his staff with
Dalonte Hill joins Southern Miss Basketball Staff
Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner has announced heralded recruiter Dalonte Hill as the third assistant on his inaugural staff, joining Kyle Roane and Clarence Weatherspoon. “We had a great pool of candidates for this spot,” Ladner said. “Dalonte’s reputation, experience and respect from everyone I talked to proves we are getting one of the
Slessinger inks contract extension at New Orleans
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Following a third consecutive postseason appearance, University of New Orleans head men’s basketball coach Mark Slessinger signed a contract extension through the 2025-2026 season Thursday. The extension was approved by the Louisiana System Board of Regents. “I can’t begin to express my gratitude to Dr. John Nicklow, our Director of Athletics Tim Duncan, and our administration for this contract
Whatcom CC hires Jenkins as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Whatcom Community College Athletics announced on Thursday that the Orcas have hired Jerome Jenkins as the new head men’s basketball coach. Jenkins begins his duties with the Orcas immediately. “We are thrilled to welcome Jerome to the Orca family,” said Whatcom Community College Director for Athletics and Recreation Danny Day. “Jerome’s love for the game
Archey named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Mobile
I mentioned this one on Twitter late last week. The announcement came a few days later than I thought it would, but here it is… The University of Mobile has named Darnell Archey as head men’s basketball coach, according to an announcement today from Athletic Director Mike Jacobs. “Coach Archey has a strong record of
Gerdeman tabbed as Head Basketball Coach at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler announced the hiring of Kyle Gerdeman as the new head coach of the Lindenwood men’s basketball program. Gerdeman arrives at Lindenwood after spending the previous seven years as an assistant coach at Central Michigan University. “We are very excited to bring Kyle Gerdeman on staff here at
Oakland Associate Head Basketball Coach Hipsher Retires
Oakland Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach Dan Hipsher announced his retirement Wednesday effective June 30. “I would like to thank Greg Kampe, the athletic department and Oakland University for three enjoyable years,” said Hipsher. “It has been great being a part of Grizz Nation. With that said, my wife and I are looking forward to
OFFICIAL: Curle resigns at Plattsburgh State
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported yesterday (DIII DIRT). Plattsburgh State has issued the following press release on the retirement (resignation) of head basketball coach Tom Curle: Plattsburgh State head men’s basketball coach and associate athletic director Tom Curle, the winningest coach in program history at 292-152 overall, has announced his retirement
Brown University Basketball Staff Update
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Brown men’s basketball coach Mike Martin has named Cooper Handelsman and Sam Hershberger to his 2019-20 coaching staff, with Handelsman being named Assistant Coach and Hershberger the Director of Basketball Operations. “Our program is very fortunate to be adding Cooper and Sam to our coaching staff,” said Martin. “They both have all of the requisite qualities to have outstanding
Laird Named Head Basketball Coach at OPSU
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics has announced that veteran collegiate coach Mark Laird will be the Aggies’ next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Laird brings a total of 14 years of college coaching expertise to Panhandle State, the most recent of which has been the past two seasons at fellow Sooner Athletic Conference-member Southwestern Christian University.
Former Winthrop standout Andre Smith joins Young Harris College men’s basketball staff
Young Harris College head men’s basketball coach Jeremy Currier announced former Winthrop University standout Andre Smith will be joining his staff as an assistant coach. Smith comes to the Enchanted Valley after spending the last two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Winthrop. Prior to that Smith played professional basketball overseas with played professionally