Following a national search, the Sterling College Athletic Department has named Adam Hooker as the next head men’s basketball coach. “We are excited to announce Adam as our new head men’s basketball coach and welcome him and his family to Sterling College,” said Director of Athletics Justin Morris. “Adam is an outstanding leader and coach.
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Kelly Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Catholic
On Saturday, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Sean Sullivan announced that Aaron Kelly, a 2006 graduate with 13 seasons of experience as an assistant coach, including 11 at Division I, has been named the 21st head men’s basketball coach at Catholic University. Kelly has spent the last four years at nearby George Mason
Daily Dirt II – 4/12/19
Busy day. Wanted to clear a few things off my plate with a second Daily Dirt of the day. Headed to sunny Toronto in the morning for a week… Obviously a lot of talk surrounding Northern Kentucky’s John Brannen at Cincinnati. A couple of other names making the rounds right now are former Vanderbilt head
Auburn and Bruce Pearl agree to new five-year contract
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Auburn Athletics has agreed to terms with men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl for a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced Friday. The deal will take his contract through the 2023-24 season. “Under Bruce’s leadership, our basketball program has reached new heights. Our young men continue to thrive in the classroom and on
UTEP Basketball Coach Rodney Terry Tabs Kenton Paulino as Top Assistant
UTEP Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rodney Terry named Kenton Paulino to his staff Friday. “We’re really excited about Kenton Paulino joining our staff,” UTEP Basketball Head Coach Rodney Terry said. “He’s a guy who comes to us with a wealth of playing experience and coaching experience. He’s won at every level and is a winner.
Air Force signs Pilipovich to three-year extension
Air Force Director of Athletics Nathan Pine announced today that men’s basketball coach Dave Pilipovich has agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2022-23 season. Pilipovich has one year remaining on his current deal. “Coach Pilipovich is a talented coach and he embraces the mission of the Academy and his players exhibit that
Jamil Jones resigns as Assistant Basketball Coach at Wake Forest
Wake Forest announced the resignation of assistant men’s basketball coach Jamill Jones. Jones had been on leave from the school since August 10. “I believe it is in the best interest of both the team and me personally that I resign from my position,” said Jones. “It is my sincerest hope and desire that stepping
Gurganus promoted to Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Huntingdon
Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West and athletic director Mike Turk officially announced on Friday that David Gurganus will lead the men’s basketball program as head coach. Gurganus spent the past season as an assistant men’s basketball coach for the Hawks and helped lead the program to a 13-13 record and a berth in the
Nebraska Basketball Staff Update
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Fred Hoiberg’s first Nebraska coaching staff will feature people familiar with his system as well as Husker basketball, as Hoiberg announced four members of his 2019-20 staff Friday afternoon. The coaching staff will feature a pair of new hires in assistant coaches Matt Abdelmassih (pronounced Abdel-massey) and Doc Sadler, while Armon Gates will stay on
Chris Artis hired as Director of Basketball Operations at UIW
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Conference championship, finished with a 21-7 record, and was ranked 26th among NAIA Division 2 teams. Calumet produced several all-conference players, one of whom, Wilfredo Escobar, was named Honorable Mention All-America in 2010-11.University of the Incarnate Word men’s basketball coach, Dr. Carson Cunningham, has announced the hiring of Chris Artis as director of basketball operations.
Vraney resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DIII Beloit College
Brian Vraney has resigned from his post after 12 seasons as the head coach of the Buccaneer men’s basketball program. Vraney’s last day at Beloit College will be Friday, April 12. “I am very thankful for the opportunity to lead the Men’s Basketball program here at Beloit College over the past 12 years,” said Coach
Tulane Basketball Staff Update
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Tulane men’s basketball head coach Ron Hunter has announced his complete coaching staff ahead of his first season at the helm of the program. Ray McCallum has been named associate head coach and Claude Pardue will serve as assistant coach. Both held the same titles on Hunter’s staff at Georgia State. Kevin Johnson has also