After four seasons at the helm of the Framingham State University men’s basketball program, Peter Mugar has stepped down as head coach effective immediately. During Mugar’s four seasons the Rams made three appearances in the MASCAC Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament. Mugar has resigned to pursue other opportunities. “I want to thank the players, current and
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University of Minnesota Duluth Hires Assistants
The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball coaching staff is starting to take shape under first-year head coach Justin Wieck. Casey Bruggeman and Tanner Kretchman were announced as the new assistant coaches on Thursday. Bruggeman most recently served as St. Cloud State University men’s assistant basketball coach for two months before joining the Bulldogs. A native of Pelican Rapids, Minn., Bruggeman
Fedor Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris University head men’s basketball coach Andrew Toole announced Thursday that Dave Fedor has been named an assistant coach with the Colonials. “We’re excited to have Dave join our staff at Robert Morris,” Toole said. “What stood out with Dave is he is a bright, energetic coach who is going to be a valuable
New Mexico State adds McClurg as Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator
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New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans announced the hiring of Sean McClurg as his newest video coordinator Thursday afternoon. “We are excited to announce the hiring of Sean McClurg,” said Jans. “Sean is a very intelligent young man who is well versed in video and basketball analytics. He will definitely add significant
Huck named head men’s basketball coach at Ecclesia College
The Ecclesia College athletic department has announced the hiring of Tanner Huck to the position of Head men’s basketball coach. Huck comes to EC from Barclay College in Haviland, Kansas where he most recently served as an assistant basketball coach for the 2017-2018 school year. Last season, Barclay logged one of its most successful men’s
OLLU Names Chris Dial as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
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Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) has announced that Chris Dial is the new men’s basketball head coach effective immediately. OLLU Athletic Director Shane Hurley commented, “It is exciting for our athletic program to bring in someone with such a deep breadth of basketball experience on so many levels. He is a true teacher
Merrill Named Middlebury College Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Middlebury College has announced the hiring of Connor Merrill as an assistant men’s basketball coach. The Panton, Vermont native joins the Panther program after spending the last two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Springfield (Mass.). “I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Middlebury men’s basketball program and strive to continue the
OFFICIAL: Danals Named Head Basketball Coach at Sliver Lake College
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Following-up on an item that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 7/17 (DAILY DIRT)… Silver Lake College of the Holy Family has named Brandt Danals director of athletics and head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to have Brandt lead our growing athletics program and join our College,” said Dr. Robert B. Callahan, president of Silver
Virginia Tech Names Stous as Director of Men’s Basketball Administration
Virginia Tech has announced the hiring of Baylie Stous as the Director of Administration for the men’s basketball program. Stous comes to Blacksburg from Wichita State University, where she served one year as men’s basketball’s Program Assistant. She spent the previous two years as a graduate assistant in the WSU athletic department. “Baylie Stous is
Tim Kisner named new assistant men’s basketball coach at John Brown University
The John Brown University men’s basketball program has hired Tim Kisner as assistant coach, head coach Jason Beschta announced on Wednesday (Aug. 1) Kisner makes his way to Siloam Springs after spending six of the past seven seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA II Lake Superior State (Mich.) under head coach Steve Hettinga. In
Gordon Promoted to Associate Head Coach at SEMO
Adam Gordon was elevated to Associate Head Coach of the Southeast Missouri men’s basketball program Wednesday. Gordon assumes his new role after spending the last three years as an assistant coach on Rick Ray’s staff. “I am happy to announce that I have named Adam Associate Head Coach,” said Ray. “I have known Adam since
Sommer Named Director of Basketball Operations at Portland State
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Scott Sommer has joined the Portland State Vikings as the new director of basketball operations for the start of the 2018-19 season. He previously worked as the DOBO for Cal State Northridge men’s basketball from 2016-18. “We were fortunate to add Scott to our program. He came highly recommended by several of my coaching peers,” said