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Getter Named Director of Recruiting/Player Development at Virginia
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Kyle Getter has been named director of recruiting/player development for the Virginia men’s basketball program, three-time National Coach of the Year Tony Bennett announced. Getter joins the Cavaliers after serving the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Liberty under former UVA associate head coach Ritchie McKay. The Flames went 43-29 over the past
Kaufman Joins Westminster Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Head coach Norm Parrish has announced that Benjamin Kaufman has joined the Westminster College men’s basketball team as an assistant coach. Kaufman recently completed his third season at Regis University, working with head coach Brady Bergeson to complete a remarkable revitalization of the Ranger program. Kaufman helped guide the team to a 2017-18 season record
Liberty Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Liberty men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay announced the hiring of Kevin Anderson, joining the program as an assistant coach. In addition, McKay has promoted Brad Soucie to associate head coach for the Flames. “I remember watching Kevin as a player and how much I appreciated his game. I admire what he was and is
Brian Dutcher Inks Extension Through 2022-23 at San Diego State
San Diego State men’s basketball head coach Brian Dutcher has signed a contract extension that will keep him on The Mesa through the 2022-23 season. The extension comes five months after Dutcher led the Aztecs to the program’s Mountain West-leading 11th conference title and to the NCAA tournament. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity
Kohnke Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Millsaps College
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Sam Kohnke has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Millsaps College. Kohnke was a member of the Millsaps men’s basketball team the last two seasons after transferring from Loyola University in New Orleans. During his 2017-18 senior season, he was named the Majors’ team captain and played in all 26 games, averaging
John Wardenburg Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Southern Utah
Southern Utah University head men’s basketball coach Todd Simon has announced the promotion of John Wardenburg to Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2018-19 season. Wardenburg has served on Simon’s staff both seasons in Cedar City as an Assistant Coach. He was hired in May of 2016. “Coach Wardenburg has been a tremendous leader for
Dale Layer Named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams has announced that Dale Layer has been hired as special assistant to the head coach. Though new to the Hokies, Layer and Williams have a long history of working together, including stops at Colorado State and Marquette. This will be the third time the two coaches have
Michael Prather Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Louisiana College
Louisiana College Athletic Director and men’s basketball Head Coach Reni Mason announced today the hiring of Michael Prather as assistant men’s basketball coach. Prather, who spent last season as an assistant at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., is no stranger to the American Southwest Conference and the style of play and athletes that compete within
Ansar Al-Ameen Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Florida Memorial
Ansar Al-Ameen has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Florida Memorial University. He replaces Artis Maddox who had spent the past four seasons as the head coach at FMU. Still awaiting an official release from the school, but the the full report from WPLG Local 10 can be found below:
NAIA DIRT: Change made at Middle Georgia State
I have heard that Scott Moe is no longer the head basketball coach at Middle Georgia State University. Moe had been the head coach at MGSU for the past four seasons and spent 11-seasons as the head coach at Middle Georgia College before that. Last season, he led his squad to a 15-13 (9-9 SSAC)
Texas A&M International Names Johnson Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Texas A&M International University head men’s basketball coach Joel Taylor announced that Michael Johnson has joined the Dustdevil staff as an assistant coach. “Coach Michael Johnson will be a fantastic addition to the Dustdevil family. Not only does he bring high level of energy and passion to our program, he also brings championship experience. Coach Johnson was