According to a report, former Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry will join the Penn State staff as an assistant basketball coach. Ferry, who was released this past spring at Duquesne, went 60-97 in his five seasons with the Dukes. He also spent ten seasons as the head coach at LIU Brooklyn where he went 150-149.
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Daily Dirt – 7/25/17
Today’s dirt… Cal State Bakersfield assistant JD Pollock will become an assistant coach at CSU Dominguez Hills. He had been on Rod Barnes’ staff at CSUB since 2014, working first as the DBO before being promoted to assistant coach prior to last season. Word on the street is that his wife is a professional beach
OFFICIAL: Pat Monaghan Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Milwaukee
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HoopDirt.com has mentioned this move a couple of times over the last few weeks. It’s now been made official…Milwaukee men’s basketball head coach Pat Baldwin announced the hiring of Pat Monaghan as an assistant coach. The hiring of Monaghan rounds out Baldwin’s coaching staff. “I am very fortunate to have Pat join our Panther family,”
Former USF Head Coach Rex Walters Named Assistant Coach with Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have hired former University of San Francisco head coach Rex Walters as an assistant coach. Walters spent last season as coach of the Grand Rapids Drive (G-League). Prior to that, he spent eight seasons as the head coach at USF where he compiled a 127-127 record including two 20-win seasons and two
Howard Community College hires Joel Dearring to be Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Joel Dearring was recently named men’s basketball head coach for Howard Community College (HCC). Dearring will lead a Dragons’ program, which finished 4-19 overall and 2-12 in the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MDJUCO). “I aim to develop student athletes to reach their potential,” said Dearring. “I am looking forward to positive support from the
Huggins Announces Staff Reorganization at West Virginia
West Virginia University basketball coach Bob Huggins announced today two title changes and a new hire for the men’s basketball staff. Josh Eilert, who enters his 11th season with the WVU men’s basketball program, will serve as Director of Basketball Operations. He spent the first six seasons as the Video Coordinator and the last four
Mark Polsgrove Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Lees-McRae
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Mark Polsgrove has been selected as the Lees-McRae men’s basketball assistant coach, head coach Steve Hardin announced Monday afternoon. Polsgrove comes to Banner Elk after spending the past three years working for Appalachian State’s men’s basketball program in various capacities. “I would like to thank Coach Hardin for providing me the opportunity to become an
Daily Dirt – 7/24/17
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… New Indiana head coach Archie Miller has added Drew Gladstone to his staff as a graduate assistant. Gladstone had been the head coach at St. Luke’s School (CT) since 2014, and also served as an administrative staffer to Steve Masiello at Manhattan. Former Alabama and Providence associate head
Garvin Rejoins Maverick Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Minnesota State men’s basketball coach Matt Margenthaler has announced that Pat Garvin will rejoin the men’s basketball coaching staff as an interim assistant coach. “I am excited to add Pat Garvin to our coaching staff,” Margenthaler said. “He brings a great basketball mind and a willingness to grind in the office. I look forward to
Preston Ingram Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Angelo State
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The Angelo State men’s basketball program announced the addition of Preston Ingram to its 2017-18 coaching staff. Ingram, who hails from Springfield, Missouri, will be joining the Angelo State staff from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. He is joining a staff that has already led the Rams to a sweet sixteen appearance during the
Point Park University Names Gabe Bubon Head Basketball Coach
Point Park University has named Gabe Bubon as men’s basketball head coach. Bubon has been on the Pioneers’ coaching staff for the past 13 years, including the 2016-17 season as interim head coach. Bubon is just the fifth head coach in the 50 years of Point Park men’s basketball. He succeeds Bob Rager, who coached
Ryan Orton Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Texas A&M International
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Texas A&M International University head men’s basketball coach Bryan Weakley announced the hiring of Ryan Orton as an assistant coach. “I have known Ryan over 10 years and I am excited to work with him,” Weakley said. “He is a professional and a great recruiter who is a skilled coach on the floor. He has