John Brannen has been named the 27th head coach in University of Cincinnati men’s basketball history, Director of Athletics Mike Bohn announced Sunday, April 14. A formal introduction will take place Monday. Brannen has served as Northern Kentucky University’s head coach since the 2015-2016 season, taking the Norse to unprecedented success as the school’s athletics
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Breaking: Mark Madsen Named Utah Valley University Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Two-time NBA champion, former Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach, and former Stanford University basketball star Mark Madsen will officially be named the men’s basketball head coach at Utah Valley University on Monday, becoming just the third coach for men’s basketball in UVU’s 16-year Division I history. “Mark Madsen has reached the pinnacle of his sport
Daily Dirt: Weekend Edition – 4/14/19
I’m not a hockey guy, but enjoyed watching the Bruins beat the Maple Leafs while sitting in a sports bar in Toronto. A lot of unhappy blue shirts at the end of the night. At least the Raptors played well… Anyway, a bunch of things going on this weekend. A bit of an abbreviated version
Otzelberger Announces UNLV Coaching Staff
UNLV men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger announced his coaching staff Friday as Tim Buckley, Kevin Kruger and DeMarlo Slocum have all been hired as assistants for the Runnin’ Rebels. All three assistant coaches come to UNLV with experience at the highest levels, including at Power 5 institutions and in the NBA, with a proven track
Adam Hooker Named Sterling College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
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.
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