Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today a contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich. “Joe continues to be an outstanding coach, educator and valued member of the Hofstra community, and we are excited that his successful tenure at Hofstra will continue,” commented Hathaway. “The Hofstra Men’s
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Virginia Basketball Staff Update
Virginia’s Jason Williford has been promoted to associate head coach and Orlando Vandross has been elevated to assistant coach, three-time National Coach of the Year Tony Bennett announced Tuesday (April 17). Williford, who has served as an assistant coach for the past nine seasons under Bennett, has helped the Cavaliers capture three ACC regular-season championships,
Sartor Named Erskine College New Men’s Basketball Coach
Erskine College announced on Monday afternoon the hiring of Lee Sartor as the new head men’s basketball coach. Sartor replaces Mark Peeler, who will become the school’s full-time athletic director. Sartor coached the past fifteen years at Spartanburg Day School where he won three South Carolina Independent Schools Association state championships. Sartor coached the nation’s
Mark Prosser Completes Staff with Brett Ferguson
Western Carolina first-year head coach Mark Prosser has completed his inaugural staff, naming Brett Ferguson as the Director of Basketball Operations. Ferguson, who worked with Prosser while in graduate school at Winthrop, also has experience in the position from his alma mater in Big Ten-member, Michigan State. “We are excited to add Brett Ferguson to
TPG Pro Scout School July 9-10 Las Vegas… Use Code “Hoopdirt” to save $20
TPG is excited to announce Pro Scout School is back for another year in Las Vegas. Pro Scout School is a one of a kind event that is a must-attend for anyone interested in Scouting, Player Personnel, Coaching and Basketball Operations. Last years event was a record-setting sell-out and this year will be even better.
Jason James Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Allen University
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Coach James makes the move over from the Women to the Men’s program Allen University announced that Jason James has been named the head coach of the Yellow Jackets Men’s Basketball Team. “Coach James and I share the same vision for Allen — putting together a competitive team, competing for a Conference Championship and eventually
St. Bonaventure assistant Dave Moore named Head Basketball Coach at West Georgia
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The University of West Georgia announced Dave Moore as its new basketball coach Monday, the ninth head coach in the program’s history. “It is with great pleasure we introduce Dave Moore as our new head men’s basketball coach,” said University of West Georgia Athletic Director Daryl Dickey. “During the interview process on our campus, it
OFFICIAL: Dunne Tabbed Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Gettysburg
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Assistant Vice President for Athletics David Wright has announced the hiring of B.J. Dunne as the newest head men’s basketball coach at Gettysburg College. Dunne was previously the head men’s coach at Vassar College and takes over as the Bullets’ leader following the retirement of long-time coach George Petrie. “B.J. understands what it takes to
OFFICIAL: UCLA replaces recently ousted David Grace with Murry Bartow
UCLA has officially named Murry Bartow as an assistant coach, replacing David Grace who was unexpectedly fired by head coach Steve Alford. In the press release for the new hire, Alford made his first public statement regarding Grace’s ouster; “As head coach, I am responsible for evaluating our season and determining what I feel will
Montana Western Finalists
According to a report by 406 MT Sports, there are three finalists for the head coach position at Montana Western. The final three are: Jerry Olson (head coach Oklahoma Panhandle State); Colby Blane (associate head coach College of Idaho); and Mike Larsen, (assistant coach Dakota State). Each coach will interview for the position on campus
Auburn men’s basketball hires Wes Flanigan as assistant coach
Former Auburn standout Wes Flanigan has returned to his alma mater to join the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Bruce Pearl announced Monday. Flanigan was most recently the head coach at the University of Arkansas Little Rock for the past two seasons. “Auburn basketball is very fortunate to have been able
Ray Stone Elevated to Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Wesleyan
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Athletic director Donny Mayfield did not have to search far for his new head men’s basketball coach. Mayfield announced Monday morning he is handing the keys to the men’s basketball program at Tennessee Wesleyan University over to associate head coach Ray Stone. “When I sat there and thought about which direction to go with the