New University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant has announced that he has assembled his coaching staff for his first season as Flyer head coach. They are Associate Head Coach Anthony Solomon, assistant coach James Kane, assistant coach Ricardo Greer and Assistant to the Head Coach Darren Hertz. “I’m very happy to announce our
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Former LSU Head Coach Johnny Jones Named Associate Head Coach at Nevada
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Former Louisiana State University head coach Johnny Jones has been named associate head coach of Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball by head coach Eric Musselman. Jones joins the staff after one of the most successful seasons in Wolf Pack history. “We are absolutely thrilled that coach Jones has joined our staff,” said Musselman. “I saw
Donnie Jones Joins Wichita State Basketball Staff
Wichita State has hired veteran Donnie Jones to fill its men’s basketball assistant coaching vacancy, head coach Gregg Marshall announced Wednesday. Jones, 50, worked as a college scout for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers during the 2016-17 season. Prior to that, he spent nine years as a Division I head coach, first at Marshall University
Bellarmine welcomes back Thelen as assistant coach
Bellarmine University Head Basketball Coach Scott Davenport announced today that former Knights All-American Jake Thelen has been added to the full-time coaching staff. “Jake Thelen is much more than a tremendous young coach, he represents what the game of basketball/life needs, he is a great teacher!” said Davenport. “His loyalty to Bellarmine is in one word, phenomenal.
Kirk Resigns as Men’s Basketball Coach at Clark College
Clark College Men’s Basketball Coach Alex Kirk announced to the team and the athletics staff over the weekend that he has resigned from his position. Kirk took a leave from the team in November to focus on the birth of his daughter. At that time, he thought he would return to Clark, but stated, “As
JUCO DIRT: Potomac State Head Coach Justin Anderson Resigns
HoopDirt.com can confirm Potomac State College (WVa.) Head Coach Justin Anderson has resigned. In his five seasons at the college, Anderson compiled an overall record of 97-40. In 2014, he guided the program to the NJCAA DII Region 20 Championship, along with an NJCAA DII national tournament appearance.
Interim tag removed; Derrick Price named Head Basketball Coach at Bluefield State
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Bluefield State College has announced the permanent hiring of Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach Derrick Price. Coach Price has been the Head Coach for the Big Blues for one season after being at rival, Bluefield College for 5 seasons as an Assistant. During his interim year as Coach, Price led the team to 8 wins,
SFCC names new head basketball coach
The State Fair Community College Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Matt Brown as the new men’s basketball head coach at the April 18 meeting. Brown will be the sixth head coach in the program’s history. “I know about SFCC from recruiting former Roadrunner Mike Gholston,” said Brown. “SFCC has recruited talented players who
Derek Kellogg Named Head Basketball Coach at LIU Brooklyn
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In an announcement today at Barclays Center, LIU Brooklyn announced the choice of Derek Kellogg to serve as the 14th head men’s basketball coach in the program’s history. Kellogg previously served for nine seasons as the head coach of the University of Massachusetts in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Before that, he served for eight seasons
Chattanooga Staff Update
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Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris announced the first members of his staff. Tanner Bronson and Walter Offutt join the first-year head coach in Gig City. “I’m really excited about both of these guys,” Paris shared. “It’s great to get two good coaches ready to hit the ground running and be able to sprint.
Jensen named Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Whittier College
Mark Jensen, former Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball for the past twelve years was moved into the Interim Head Coaching Position following the stepping down of former Head Coach Rock Carter. “I am extremely humbled and honored to have the opportunity to lead our Men’s Basketball program going forward,” Jensen stated. “It’s something I’ve dreamed
NAIA DIRT: Peru State Head Coach Resigns
Following up on a tweet that I sent over the weekend… Peru State Head Basketball Coach Eric Behrens has resigned and will return to Omaha Central HS where his son plays. Behrens went 53-41 during his three seasons at Peru State and had spent 13 seasons at Omaha Central (283-58) before that. An official announcement