With the expansion of the roster for the men’s basketball program, Peru State head coach Ludwig has announced the hiring of Reggie Kindle to his staff. Kindle was hired as an assistant coach and will also have the primary responsibility for the new junior varsity program for the 2019-2020 season. Ludwig stated, “We are absolutely
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Daily Dirt – 6/3/19
Catching up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard… I have heard from a great source that Drew Gibson will be hired as an assistant at Navy. He would replace David Harris who left to become an assistant at Northern Kentucky. Gibson has been an assistant at DII Augusta University (GA) for the past
Capital University Basketball Staff Update
Capital University Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Damon Goodwin has announced a reorganization of the coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. Anthony Gholson will return for his sixth year with the Capital men’s basketball program and has been elevated to top assistant coach. He will now take the lead with Capital’s recruiting efforts, assist with
Burcar Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Northern Arizona
Shane Burcar has been elevated to the position of interim head coach of the Northern Arizona University men’s basketball program for the 2019-20 season, by NAU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Marlow. Burcar’s promotion follows the news that Jack Murphy has accepted the associate head coach position at the University of Arizona. “We are
Murphy bolts NAU; Named Associate Head Coach at Arizona
Arizona Basketball and head coach Sean Miller have announced the addition of former Northern Arizona head coach Jack Murphy to the Wildcats’ staff as associate head coach. Murphy brings a wealth of experience at both the college and professional ranks, while bringing deep Wildcat ties back with him to Tucson. “It’s very exciting to welcome
DIII DIRT: Manhattanville opens
I can confirm that DIII Manhattanville College has opened as Pat Scanlon has resigned. The veteran head coach has accepted a teaching and coaching position an Greenwich Country Day School (CT). Scanlon had spent the past fifteen seasons as the head coach at his alma mater Manhattanville where he went 198-192, including an 11-14 mark
The often overlooked “little things” that make a big difference
When you are looking for ways to improve your program, what do you look for? Colleague insight? Books? Clinics? Film? Most programs look to these methods of getting better, but top teams aren’t stopping there and know that all of the “little things” add up. It can’t just be about the X’s and O’s. Sometimes
Clemson Dirt…
Brad Brownell has two vacant spots on his staff at Clemson after contract of assistant coach Steve Smith was not renewed, and director of recruiting Lucas McKay became an assistant at UMKC. It sounds like he has found the replacement for both of those guys. I have heard from multiple sources that Quinnipiac assistant Anthony
Marwan Elrakabawy Named Schreiner University Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Schreiner University Director of Athletics, Bill Raleigh, has announced that Marwan Elrakabawy has been named the interim head men’s basketball coach for the 2019-2020 season. “I am pleased to have Coach Elrakabawy transition into the role of interim head coach of our men’s basketball program,” said Raleigh. “With his leadership we hope to continue the
Xavier Extends The Contract Of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Travis Steele
Xavier University Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that Xavier extended the contract of men’s basketball head coach Travis Steele, adding a year to his agreement that now runs through the 2024 season. “This extension reflects the confidence I have in the direction of our program,” said Christopher. “Working with Travis
UCF’s Dawkins Signs Extension Through 2024-25
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ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) – Following a historic season, leading the Knights to the NCAA Tournament and earning the program’s first tourney victory, head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Orlando through the 2024-25 season, UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Friday. “As impressive
DeMeo, Pressey added to St. John’s Basketball staff
New St. John’s head basketball coach Mike Anderson has added Steve DeMeo to his staff as an assistant coach, and Paul Pressey as the special assistant to the head coach. Steve DeMeo Possessing three decades of experience across all levels of the college game, Queens native DeMeo most recently served as the head coach of