Dr. Bob Davies, President of Murray State University, announced that the Board of Regents approved his recommendation to extend the contracts of Director of Athletics Allen Ward, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt McMahon, and Head Women’s Golf Coach & Senior Woman Administrator Velvet Milkman. “These are three key positions within the Department of Athletics and
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Veteran Basketball Coach Jay Pivec Retires
Assistant coaches Michael (Mike) Keating (left) and Jay Pivec laugh following the NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship game March 19, 2016 at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Va. The University of St. Thomas Tommies defeated the Benedictine University Eagles by a final score of 82-76.
After working in basketball as a head or assistant coach for 1,132 games over 40 seasons, Jay Pivec is ready for life’s next chapter. Pivec told St. Thomas head coach John Tauer this week of his plans to retire from the bench. Family, friends and fishing will help fill the void. Pivec — or Piv
Morosco Named Men’s Basketball Assistant at Barry University
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Bill Morosco joins the men’s basketball coaching staff as assistant coach, director of athletics Michael L. Covone announced today. He brings extensive experience in basketball coaching and analysis at several levels of collegiate competition. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that Coach (Butch) Estes and Athletic Director Michael Covone have given me,” Morosco said.
Levin returning to Grinnell as assistant men’s basketball coach
Aaron Levin ’14 is returning to his roots. The former Grinnell College men’s basketball standout is rejoining the Pioneer program, now as an assistant coach as well as the department’s assistant strength and conditioning coordinator. Levin played 64 games in his career despite missing a season for medical reasons. He scored 805 and grabbed 247
OFFICIAL: Lawson Named Head Basketball Coach at Emmanuel College
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Following-up on something that I mentioned in yesterday’s New England DIII Dirt… Following a national search, the Emmanuel College Athletic Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Lawson as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. Lawson becomes just the third head coach in the program’s 17-year history and will assume
UVU announces new six-year contract for coach Mark Pope
Utah Valley University men’s basketball coach Mark Pope has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Wolverines through the 2023-24 season. The new contract is a six-year agreement that replaces Pope’s previous five-year deal that was set to expire in 2020. “We’ve got some real momentum going at Utah Valley University and
Daily Dirt: New England DIII Search Updates…
A few updates on some New England DIII searches as I prepare to join all of the old folks at the Hall & Oates concert tonight… Emmanuel College: The Saints have wrapped up their search for a new head coach. I have heard from multiple sources that Danny Lawson is the leader here, and the
Men’s Basketball Staff Change at Montana State
Erick Jackson is no longer an assistant basketball coach at Montana State. Head coach Brian Fish released the following statement: “I want to thank Eric for his service to the Bobcat basketball program. I wish him the best of luck in the future.” Jackson had been on the Bobcats staff since 2016. Before that, he
Hernandez Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Johns Hopkins
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Johns Hopkins men’s basketball coach Josh Loeffler has announced the hiring of Ricky Hernandez as an assistant coach for the Blue Jays. Hernandez replaces Maurice Williams, who is now an assistant coach at Division I Longwood. “We are very excited to have Ricky join our program,” said Loeffler. “Ricky has been a part of championships
OFFICIAL: Campbell out; Foley in at Chipola
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Following up on a report that HoopDirt.com published earlier today (JUCO DIRT)… Chipola College officials held a press conference Wednesday, June 6, to announce the hiring of Brendan Foley as the new head coach of men’s basketball. Chipola Athletic Director Jeff Johnson, said, “Today is a bittersweet day. We’re closing one chapter in Chipola history
SLU Extends Ladner’s Contract Through 2020-21
Southeastern Louisiana University has extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner through the 2020-21 season, Southeastern Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced Wednesday. Ladner’s extension is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Artigues commended Ladner’s progress and the growth of the program. “Getting Coach Ladner signed to
Seattle University Dirt…
I have heard from a great source that Sam Kirby will become an assistant coach at his alma mater Seattle University. He will replace Ryan Madry who departed for Santa Clara a few weeks ago. Kirby has spent the past six seasons on the staff of former Seattle head coach Joe Callero at Cal Poly