Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on 7/20 (DIII DIRT)… After a national search, the Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Department of Athletics has selected Jeff Slanovec as its next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am so honored and excited to be named the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach at FDU-Florham,” Slanovec said. “I’d like
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Nick Smith named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at SMSU
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Southwest Minnesota State University head men’s basketball coach Brad Bigler has announced that Nick Smith has been named the new assistant men’s basketball coach at SMSU. Smith has been on the coaching staff at SMSU the past four seasons, including two seasons as a graduate assistant and the past two seasons as a part-time assistant.
How to Solve the Recruiting Puzzle With Live Analytics
This past summer, while recruiting a D1 transfer student, Coach Jeff Curtis had an ace up his sleeve. Curtis cut his teeth as an assistant coach under the player’s dad before taking the reins of the Northwood women’s basketball team, which helps explain how he was able to get an audience with such a coveted
Pointers Add Hockett to Basketball Staff
UW-Stevens Point athletics and head men’s basketball coach Bob Semling announced today (July 20) the addition of Matt Hockett as an assistant coach for the Pointers. Hockett comes to UWSP from the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he was an assistant for the Bulldogs the last three seasons. While at UMD, he coached three all-conference
DIII DIRT: FDU Florham set to tab DIII assistant as new Head Coach
I have heard from great sources that Gettysburg College (PA) assistant Jeff Slanovec will be named as the new head basketball coach at FDU Florham (NJ). Slanovec had spent the past four seasons on the Gettysburg staff. He started his coaching career back in 2012 as an assistant at his alma mater Misericordia University (PA).
Penn State Shenango Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Two area veteran basketball standouts and well-respected coaches have joined the Penn State Shenango Men’s Basketball coaching staff. Geoffrey Evans, former assistant coach for the Hickory Hornets, and David Jackson, former Penn State Nittany Lion basketball player, will unite with Penn State Shenango Head Basketball Coach Andre Smith to share his vision for the campus’s
JUCO DIRT: Coaching Change at Northwest Tech (KS)
Northwest Kansas Technical College head coach Jeremy Johnston has departed and will become an assistant at DII Metropolitan State University of Denver. Current NW Tech assistant coach Nathan Padia has been promoted to replace Johnston. Johnston had been the Mavericks head coach since 2014 and led his squad to a 18-13 record this past season.
Former La Salle Head Coach John Giannini returns to Rowan
Dr. John Giannini, most recently head coach of La Salle University’s men’s basketball program, has returned to Rowan University to lead the new Center for Sports Communication & Social Impact. The Center will examine the role that sports communication and media play in relating the sports world to broader issues, promote positive cultural change and
Brownell, Clemson Extend Agreement
Mar 23, 2018; Omaha, NE, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the semifinals of the Midwest regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at CenturyLink Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Head men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell has agreed to a new six-year, $15 million contract through 2024, Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced today. The terms of the contract were approved by the Clemson University Board of Trustees Compensation Committee. “We have a tremendous amount of momentum and excitement in our basketball program and that
Ryan Shay Named Head Basketball Coach at Pitt Bradford
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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s basketball program has named Ryan Shay its head coach, according to an announcement by Bret Butler, director of intercollegiate athletics. “I am extremely excited that Coach Ryan Shay has accepted our offer to become head men’s basketball coach. Ryan has a very impressive basketball background as a player
Bemidji State Names Tim Wagner Assistant Basketball Coach
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Bemidji State University men’s basketball Head Coach Mike Boschee has named Tim Wagner to the second assistant coach position on the coaching staff. Wagner completed his collegiate playing career after two seasons at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. “Tim is a hard-working, young coach with a bright mind,” Boschee said. “He just finished his playing
The Coach’s Insight, featuring Chico State Assistant Coach Mark Darnall
Coach Mark Darnall, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Chico State, discusses the evolution of of utilizing the ball screen and the intricacies involved in using it effectively (including details on the handlers, space guys, and bigs). View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s DirtKing Adam Nelson Episode 2: Cal State Fullerton Associate Head Coach