University of Toledo Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk announced the promotions of Justin Ingram and Jordan Lauf on Wednesday to men’s basketball assistant coach and director of operations, respectively. “The promotion of Justin and Jordan to their new roles was an extremely easy decision for me and will lead to a seamless transition for our program,” Kowalczyk
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REPORT: Nickelberry, Howard University sued by two former players
According to a Washington Post report, Howard University and Head Basketball Coach Kevin Nickelberry have been named in a lawsuit by two former players. The suit alleges that Nickelberry “misled the players about the nature of the program and showed gross negligence that led to physical, emotional and financial harm.” Also, according to the report,
Lewandowski Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Point Park
Point Park University has hired Joe Lewandowski as men’s basketball interim head coach, announced Director of Athletics John Ashaolu. Lewandowski has been steeped in coaching basketball for many years, and he takes over the Pioneers’ program ahead of the upcoming season. Point Park’s first game is Nov. 1 at home versus Wilberforce (Ohio). Ashaolu is
Jeremy Jones Named Dillard University Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
The Dillard men’s basketball program has hired Jeremy Jones as the assistant coach, as announced Monday by head coach Mike Newell. “We wanted to find someone with experience that knows the Dillard way,” Newell said. “Jeremy is young, energetic and wants to get better at his craft and I look forward to working with him.”
BREAKING: Sachs Placed on Leave, McDermott Named Interim Head Coach at Salisbury
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Salisbury University Director of Athletics and Recreation Gerry DiBartolo has announced that Brian McDermott has been named the Interim Head Coach of the men’s basketball program. An SU alumnus who earned his bachelor’s in physical education in 2000, and a master’s in education in 2002, McDermott has served three stints as an assistant coach with
South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
South Suburban Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Pigatti announced the hiring of two new assistant basketball coaches; Eddie Denard, and Kamrein Street. Eddie Denard heads into his first season as an assistant for the South Suburban Bulldogs after most recently being the head coach of the Chicago Ballers in the Junior Basketball Association. Before coaching
DIII DIRT: Framingham State to hire former DI head coach
I can confirm that Bill Rayor has been hired as the new head basketball coach at Framingham State University. Following his tenure as the head coach at Holy Cross (1995-1999), Raynor had a great run at the JUCO level, guiding MassBay CC to four Regional titles, and capturing four state Coach of the Year, and
Mugar Joins Caltech Men’s Basketball Staff
Peter Mugar has been named as the lead assistant for the Caltech men’s basketball program. Mugar’s primary roles include coordinating the Beavers’ defense, advanced scouting of opponents, practice and game preparation, on-the-floor coaching, and game-related tasks. “We are very fortunate to add Coach Mugar to our staff,” Head Coach Dr. Oliver Eslinger said. “I’ve known him for more
OFFICIAL: Bain Named Head Basketball Coach at Brandeis
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Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported first back on 9/29 (DIII DIRT)… Brandeis University has hired Jean Bain, the associate head coach at Columbia University, as the 11th men’s basketball head coach in program history, Interim Athletic Director Jeff Ward announced today. “I can’t wait to come back home to New England
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Pop Wing Drift Corner Shooting
At Dr. Dish Basketball, we’re very fortunate to work with many of the best basketball coaches and trainers in the world! One of these trainers is Joe Abunassar – the Founder of Impact Basketball. Joe is widely regarded as one of the best NBA trainers in the world and has worked with countless NBA All-Stars
DIII DIRT: Ivy League Assistant set to be named Head Coach at Brandeis
I can confirm that Columbia University Associate Head Coach Jean Bain will be named as the next head coach at Brandeis University (MA). Bain, a native of nearby Medford, MA, had been an on the Columbia staff for the past two seasons. He also spent four seasons as the Associate Head Coach at Dartmouth, and
Daily Dirt: SATURDAY EDITION – 9/29/18
A couple quick things on a Saturday morning… I mentioned last week that College of Charleston assistant Matt Braeuer is headed to North Texas. This move has kicked off a bit of a chain reaction as practice gets under way. Earl Grant has promoted DBO Mantoris Robinson to assistant coach replacing Braeuer (Robinson is now