South Suburban Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Pigatti announced the hiring of three new assistant basketball coaches; Antonne Samuels, Cobri Gilbert, and Tevin Parker. Antonne Samuels enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs. Samuels comes to South Suburban after working on the Chicago State men’s basketball staff under Head Coach Tracy
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JUCO DIRT: Western Texas set to replace Owens
Last week, I mentioned that NJCAA DI Western Texas head coach Andre Owens was headed to Sam Houston State as an assistant (SHSU DIRT). I can now confirm that he will be replaced at WTC by recently hired assistant coach Kyle Cooper. Cooper joined the Westerners staff back in July after spending one season as
Perry Ellis to complete degree then join the KU men’s basketball staff
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Kansas men’s basketball All-America Perry Ellis has returned to campus to complete his undergraduate degree. “Many People have seen Perry on campus this semester. He is here to complete his internship hours toward his undergraduate degree (in sport management). Upon completion, in the next month, we look forward to him joining the men’s basketball staff
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball Coaches Clinic – October 12th, 2019
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The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team will host a special coaches clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Hooper Eblen Center from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. The event is open to all high school, junior college, middle school and AAU coaches looking to pick the brains of Golden Eagle head coach John Pelphrey
Gayle joins GCU Basketball Staff
Chad Gayle has joined the Georgian Court University Men’s Basketball coaching staff. “I am very excited to add a coach of Chad Gayle’s caliber to our program,” stated head coach Terrence Stewart. “He is extremely well respected for his ability to develop players and has an excellent feel for the game and the student-athlete. He
Brooks added to Southeastern Louisiana Basketball Staff
The Southeastern men’s basketball team added Jordan Brooks as assistant coach, first-year SLU head basketball coach David Kiefer announced. Brooks’ hiring is pending approval from the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. The Largo, Maryland native comes to Southeastern after coaching the previous two seasons at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Brooks helped guide Howard to the MEAC
Brown Joins Niagara County Community College Staff
Kareem Brown has been appointed an assistant men’s basketball coach at Niagara County Community College following a six-year stint at nearby NCAA Div. 1 Niagara University. “We’re excited to welcome Kareem to the Wolfpack,” Beilein said. “His vast hardwood experiences will greatly impact our program. He is a teacher of the game and a tremendous
Guzman Named Stetson University Director of Operations for Men’s Basketball
Luis Guzman has been named as Director of Operations for Stetson men’s basketball, head coach Donnie Jones announced today. Guzman, a former standout on the court at Temple, comes to Stetson after spending the last year as an assistant coach at Monroe College in New Rochelle, N.Y. “Luis brings a lot of experience to our
D3 DIRT: Plattsburgh State set to announce new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Plattsburgh State will hire Mike Blaine as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The official announcement will be made later this afternoon. Blaine has been the head coach at Medaille College (NY) for the past five seasons, where he has compiled an 84-55 record. He was tabbed as the AMCC Coach
Emory & Henry College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
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Emory & Henry College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben Thompson is bringing some familiar faces to the bench this season to round out his coaching staff. “I couldn’t be more excited about the staff that we have hired for this upcoming season,” said Thompson. “Beyond basketball, they have such high character and are great role
Kay promoted to DBO at Rider
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Rider University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Baggett has announced the promotion of Ben Kay to Director of Basketball Operations. Kay spent the 2018-19 on the Broncs’ staff as Director of Player Development as Rider finished tied for second in the MAAC regular-season standings. In 2017-18, Kay was Head Coach at Penn State Brandywine, leading
Contract Extended for Chattanooga Men’s Basketball Coach Lamont Paris
The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball staff recently went through a little makeover, now it’s time to address the head coaching position. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Mark Wharton announced the contract extension of Coach Lamont Paris through the 2024-25 season Thursday morning. Paris just completed the second season in his original deal. This extension