Black Hills State University Director of Athletics, Jhett Albers, has announced that Ryan Thompson has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at BHSU. “I am extremely excited to have been selected as the head men’s basketball coach at BHSU. It is an honor to lead this program where so many great coaches and
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Former Xavier Basketball Standout Dante Jackson returns as an Assistant Coach
Xavier University first-year head coach Travis Steele has hired Xavier graduate and former Musketeer basketball standout Dante Jackson as an assistant coach. Jackson, who was a graduate assistant coach on the Xavier staff from 2012-14, won 107 games and played in four NCAA Tournaments as a Musketeer player, including an Elite Eight and two Sweet
OFFICIAL: Rich Miller named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Penn State Berks
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on 6/25 (DIII DIRT)… The Penn State Berks Athletic Department has officially announced the hiring of Rich Miller as the new head men’s basketball coach. Miller becomes just the third head coach in program history since the Nittany Lions became an NCAA Division III member
Regis, head coach Brady Bergeson reach agreement on five-year extension
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Regis University Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics, David Spafford, is excited to announce a five-year contract extension for Head Regis Men’s Basketball Coach, Brady Bergeson. “Coach Bergeson and his staff have made tremendous strides since taking over our men’s basketball program in 2015-16. A solid foundation has been established and we look forward
Manny Adako promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Northeastern
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After serving last season as a graduate manager with the Northeastern men’s basketball program, former Husky forward Manny Adako has been elevated to an assistant coaching position in 2018-19. Adako’s focus will be primarily coaching the Husky forwards. “Manny has done an outstanding job this past season as a Graduate Manager,” said Head Coach Bill
IUPUI names Isaac Loechle Director of Basketball Operations
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The IUPUI Athletics Department and head basketball coach Jason Gardner announced that Isaac Loechle has been named the Jaguars’ Director of Operations, effective immediately. Loechle comes to IUPUI after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at Adrian College in Adrian, Mich. Adrian went 17-9 under head coach Kyle Lindsay last season, led by a pair of All-Michigan
Ortiz named Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech men’s basketball head coach Steve Payne had an easy decision to make when filling the program’s vacancy for director of operations, welcoming back former student manager Jonathan Ortiz to Cookeville to fill the role for the 2018-19 season. “It’s exciting,” Ortiz said. “Tech feels like home. It was really a no-brainer to come
Three named to Tusculum men’s basketball coaching staff
Tusculum University men’s basketball coach J.T. Burton has completed his coaching staff with the appointment of three outstanding assistants for his inaugural Pioneer season. Joining the Tusculum staff are assistant coach Zach Holt and graduate assistant coach Austin “Scooter” Galloway while Darren Higgins was promoted to full-time assistant coach. Holt will serve as Burton’s top
UIndy Hires Spruance as new men’s basketball assistant coach
UIndy men’s basketball head coach Stan Gouard announced the addition of John Spruance to his staff on Tuesday afternoon. Spruance joins the coaching staff for the 2017-18 campaign after spending the past five seasons at Lewis University. During his 152 games on the Flyers’ bench, Lewis boasted a .664 win percentage and won 101 contests.
Indiana Kokomo adds Roosevelt Jones to Men’s Basketball Coaching staff
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Indiana University Kokomo Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Echelbarger has announced that Roosevelt Jones will serve as the Cougars’ new assistant coach. Jones will serve as the programs recruiting coordinator and direct the player development initiatives while assisting with on-court coaching and scouting. Jones, an O’Fallon Illinois native, comes to IU Kokomo after spending the last
Patrick Gayle Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Albany State
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Albany State University announced at a press conference on Tuesday that Patrick Gayle has been named the head men’s basketball coach. Gayle is a coaching veteran that brings over a decade of experience as both a head and assistant coach at the NAIA and high school levels. Gayle was selected from a pool of over
HOT: Trumbauer steps down as Black Hill State Men’s Basketball Coach
Black Hills State University men’s basketball coach, Jeff Trumbauer, will step down after four years at the helm of the Yellow Jacket program. “I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to serve as the head coach at BHSU. This decision is 100% about my family and creating the opportunity to be more present