I can confirm that Jason Henry is no longer the head basketball coach at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. His team was informed of the coaching change last night, but no explanation was given. Henry, who has been the head coach at SD Mines for the past thirteen seasons (162-207), will be replaced
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DIII DIRT: Lesley University set to hire former player as new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that former Lesley University player Devon Mayo will be named as the Lynx new head basketball coach. I mentioned in yesterday’s Daily Dirt that I believed he was the choice and that has now been confirmed. The 24-year old Mayo was a captain during his playing days, and scored over 1,000 points.
DIII DIRT: Kean University set to announce new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Kean University will name Adam Hutchinson as their new head men’s basketball coach. Hutchinson was most recently an assistant at his alma mater Amherst College. Prior to that, he spent fourteen seasons as the head coach at Washington & Lee University. Hutchinson also spent two seasons as the head coach at
Daily Dirt – 10/15/18
Big day today, as the DIII’s finally start practice. A few things that I’ve heard… Ball State assistant Brian Thornton has departed for a job in enforcement with the NCAA. Thornton, who played at Vanderbilt and Xavier, had been at BSU for the past four seasons. He has also been the DBO at Xavier and
UIC’s McClain and FastModel caught in violation of Ethics Act
Illinois-Chicago head coach Steve McClain watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-73. (AP Photo/James Crisp) ORG XMIT: OTKJC120
Two years ago, Steve McClain (Head Coach – University of Illinois at Chicago) violated the state’s Ethics Act when he received $2,500 from a Chicago company that sells software to UIC and other colleges. The Ethics Act prohibits state employees from taking gifts from vendors. This finding (HERE)— which got very little, if any, public attention
Sacramento Kings Point Guard, Frank Mason III Visits the Dish Lab
Since we built the Dish Lab a few years ago we’ve been very fortunate to have many great players stop by to work out while utilizing Dr. Dish machines. Recently, we had Frank Mason III travel directly from Panama City where he was playing for USA Basketball to join us in the Dish Lab to
Purdue’s Painter Signs Contract Extension Through 2023-24
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Purdue University and head men’s basketball coach Matt Painter have agreed on a two-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. In addition, effective July 1, 2019, Painter’s contract will convert to a rolling five-year term via automatic one-year extensions that could extend the agreement beyond 2023-24. “Matt Painter is a proven winner, and he wins with integrity,”
Jason Newkirk named Video Coordinator / Graduate Assistant at Milwaukee
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Jason Newkirk has been named as the Video Coordinator / Graduate Assistant for the Milwaukee men’s basketball program. Newkirk comes to Milwaukee following last season as the assistant coach at Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas. In his only year, the Trojans went 20-12 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Region VI Tournament. Prior
Luis Guzman Tabbed as Monroe Mustangs Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
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Monroe College Mustangs men’s basketball head coach Jeffrey Brustad has announced the hiring of Luis Guzman as assistant men’s basketball coach. Guzman most recently served as Director of Player Development at NCAA Div. I Rider University under head coach Kevin Baggett. “I am grateful for the wonderful opportunity,” said Guzman. “It’s an honor and a privilege to
Dumars added to West Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Staff
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West Texas A&M men’s basketball coach Tom Brown has announced the addition of Tez Dumars to his coaching staff. The former Buff returns to Canyon to join a coaching staff that led WT to a program record 32 wins and appearance in the Final Four last season. “I was privileged enough to coach Tez for one season. I wish
Former NBA Player Cedric Henderson Named Head Basketball Coach at Southwest Tennessee CC
Former University of Memphis star and NBA veteran Cedric Henderson has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Henderson is no stranger to the Saluqi basketball program, having served as an assistant coach during the 2012-13 season. A product of East High School in Memphis where he was a
Furman Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Furman University is set to name William Jewel College (MO) associate head coach Jimmie Williams as an assistant. He would replace Trey Meyer who departed the Paladins staff earlier this fall to become the Director of Recruiting / Player Development at the College of Charleston. Williams, who