University of Central Arkansas Head Coach Russ Pennell, announced that Tyler Miller has been promoted to assistant coach after spending previous two seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations and spent the 2014-15 season as a graduate assistant. “Tyler has done a phenomenal job in his time here at Central Arkansas and has earned this opportunity,”
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Browne Added to Thomas College Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
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The Thomas College athletic department has announced the hiring of Jared Browne as an assistant men’s basketball coach for the 2017-18 season. Browne will join head coach Geoff Hensley for his fourth season at the helm of the Terriers. Browne previously led the Winslow High School boy’s program to an 85-34 record from 2011-2017. During
Former Columbia Assistant Koby Altman Named General Manager of Cleveland Cavaliers
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Koby Altman was named General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The announcement was made by Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert. Altman has been a member of the Cavs basketball front office for the past five years, most recently serving as Assistant General Manager, having been promoted to that position in September 2016. He has been an
REPORT: Ferry to Join Penn State Basketball Staff
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.
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