After leading the school to a historic victory over Kentucky and its first NCAA Elite Eight in eight seasons, head coach Bruce Weber has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2022-23 season, continuing his leadership of the Kansas State men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced on Friday (May 25). The
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Harris Adler Departs Auburn Basketball Staff
Auburn assistant basketball coach Harris Adler is leaving the program to work in his family’s business as a licensed pharmacist. The Philadelphia, Pa. native has decided to return home and continue his career choice from 20 years ago. “I appreciate the contributions that Harris has made to bring credibility and excellence to Auburn’s basketball program,”
OFFICIAL: G.G. Smith joins High Point Basketball Staff
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned last month (Daily Dirt – 4/2/18)… High Point University men’s basketball head coach Tubby Smith announced that G.G. Smith has joined the program as the Panthers’ associate head coach. Smith comes to High Point after serving five years as the head coach at Loyola University Maryland. He
Former Butler Star Khyle Marshall Named Video Coordinator at FGCU
Khyle Marshall, who was a three-year starter and a key member of Butler’s 2011 national runner-up team, has been named the new video coordinator for the FGCU men’s basketball program. Marshall joins recent offseason assistant coaching hires, Justin Furr and Donnie Marsh, for new FGCU men’s basketball head coach Michael Fly, who took the reins of
JUCO DIRT: Manor College makes its choice…
I can confirm that NJCAA Manor College (PA) will hire Dave Ellerbee as their new head men’s basketball coach. Ellerbee, who played collegiately at Elizabeth City State University, coached the Bluejays women’s team last season. He is also the Athletic Coordinator at the college, and coaches the men’s and women’s cross country teams. He will
Daily Dirt – 5/25/18: Staff additions at Cleveland State, San Francisco, and VMI
Some DI DIRT as we slide in to the Memorial Day weekend… I have heard that former Pitt assistant Sam Ferry will join the staff at Cleveland State. Last season was his first on Kevin Stallings staff at Pitt after spending six seasons as an assistant at Monmouth. He had also worked in an administrative
Neill Berry named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Texas
An assistant coach at Iowa State University for the previous two years, Neill Berry has been named assistant coach at The University of Texas. The 36-year-old Berry brings 13 years of experience at the Division I level, including nine seasons as an assistant coach. He replaces Mike Morrell, who became the head coach at UNC
Bergstraser Named Minnesota State University Moorhead Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
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Minnesota State University Moorhead head men’s basketball coach Chad Walthall has announced that Tim Bergstraser has been named as an assistant coach on the Dragon staff. Bergstraser is no stranger to MSUM men’s basketball, having served as a graduate assistant from 2015-17. During his time at MSUM,, the Dragons went 54-12, won two division championships
Daily Dirt – 5/24/18
Here are a few things that I’ve heard… The Director of Administration for Men’s Basketball job at UAB was posted yesterday. I have heard that the posting is actually a formality and that Blazers head coach Rob Ehsan is just shuffling some titles of current staffers. More when the changes here are official. Iowa State
Casey Coons Named Head Basketball Coach at Ohio Christian University
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Ohio Christian University has announced Casey Coons as the new Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball program. Coons is a graduate of Taylor University in Upland, IN. During his time there, he achieved a multitude of accolades. Some of the most notable being ranked 2nd all-time scorer at Taylor University with 2,138 points. He also
Cal State Northridge Basketball Staff Update
CSUN Men’s Basketball head coach Mark Gottfried finalized his coaching staff with the additions of former National Coach of the Year Jim Harrick, 30-year collegiate coach Jeff Dunlap and NBA champion Mo Williams. The trio will serve as assistant coaches for the 2018-19 season. “I’m excited that we’ve put together a strong, experienced staff where
Matt Wise Added To Walker’s Coaching Staff
Little Rock head basketball coach Darrell Walker has announced the addition of Matt Wise to the Trojan basketball staff. Wise will serve as an assistant coach for Little Rock with an emphasis on player development. “Matt is a great addition to our staff,” Walker said. “He’s young, he’s hungry and he has proven himself when