Nelson T. Jones begins his first year as an assistant coach with the Patriot men’s basketball program. A native of Columbia, S.C., Jones is a 2008 graduate of Francis Marion University, where he earned a B.B.A. in business marketing and was a member of the 2006-07 basketball squad. He is currently pursuing a M.B.A. in
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Good Steps Down as Manchester University Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Gerad Good has stepped down as the head coach of the Manchester University men’s basketball program. Coach Good led the Spartans for four seasons and compiled an overall record of 38-65. MU qualified for the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament in 2016 and 2017. Good was also a former student-athlete for the Spartans and was
Silver Lake College Basketball Staff Update
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family men’s basketball coach Brandt Danals has announced a couple staff changes. Kyle Hoffman, who served in a part-time capacity last season has been promoted to full-time and will also serve as the Recruiting Coordinator for the entire athletic department. Jalen Karenke has also been tabbed as a Volunteer
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UNCG Dirt…
With the departure of associate head coach Mike Roberts to Indiana, I have heard from multiple sources that UNC Greensboro will elevate Director of Basketball Operations Chris LePore to the role of assistant coach. LePore is entering his sixth season on Wes Miller’s staff at UNCG, where he began as a graduate assistant back in
New Orleans Dirt…
I have heard that the University of New Orleans will hire J.A. Anglin as their new Director of Basketball Operations. He would replace Corey Schmidt who is headed to Wake Forest as the Demon Deacons new Video Coordinator. Anglin spent last season at NAIA LSU Shreveport, where he helped lead the Pilots to a 23-11
College of Southern Idaho Coaches Clinic – September 21st
The 3X NJCAA National Champion, College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles will be putting on one of the top Fall coaching clinics in the country! WHEN: Saturday, September 21st from 9am-4pm SPEAKERS: Jeff Reinert (Head Coach, College of Southern Idaho), Mike Boynton (Head Coach, Oklahoma State), Leon Rice (Head Coach, Boise State), Dan Monson (Head
Madsen announces hiring of Jarred Jackson to UVU staff
Head coach Mark Madsen has announced the hiring of Jarred Jackson as an assistant coach on his men’s basketball staff at Utah Valley. Jackson comes to UVU after working as the director of operations at UT Arlington last season. “Jarred Jackson has brought a winning culture everywhere he’s worked and was a key contributor to
Cornett named Interim Head Basketball Coach at ALC
Alice Lloyd College has named Scott Cornett as the interim head men’s basketball coach for the 2019-20 season. Cornett, an alumnus of ALC, played both basketball and baseball during his college career. The Eagle mentor has served as either a head coach or assistant coach in both sports with over 25 years of experience. Cornett replaces JR Hammond, who
Evans named Director of Basketball Operations at IUPUI
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The IUPUI Athletics Department and head basketball coach Jason Gardner have announced the hiring of Aaron Evans as the men’s basketball program’s Director of Operations. Evans comes to IUPUI on the heels of helping nearby Marian University to back-to-back NAIA National Tournament appearances, including a Final Four berth in 2019. All total, he spent the
Former Hoosier Roberts tabbed as Assistant Basketball Coach at Indiana
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Indiana University men’s basketball coach Archie Miller has announced the addition of former Hoosier Mike Roberts to his coaching staff. Roberts, a native of Terre Haute, comes to IU after spending the last eight seasons as Associate Head Coach at UNC Greensboro. “Mike is someone who I think can have a great impact on our
Lafayette Basketball Staff Update
Lafayette men’s basketball head coach Fran O’Hanlon announced the addition of Sean Hanna to the program as the Director of Basketball Operations earlier this week. Hanna takes over for Andrew Radomicki, who has been promoted to Assistant Coach within the program. Hanna spent the last two seasons as a graduate assistant at his alma mater,