Today’s “Dirt”… Sounds like the John Groce to Akron deal is just about wrapped up. The former Illinois head coach is expected to be made official at Arkon as early as today. Interesting tidbit on this search…many believed that the internal candidate to interview for the Zips job was long-time assistant coach Rick McFadden, but
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Ryan Odom Earns Joe B. Hall Award as Nation’s Top First-Year Head Coach
UMBC’s Ryan Odom is the recipient of the 2017 Joe B. Hall Award, which is presented annually to the top first-year coach in Division I. After finishing 7-25 last season, Odom led UMBC (21-13) to its first winning season since 2007-08, when the Retrievers went to the NCAA Tournament. The 21 wins are the second
Change in leadership for men’s basketball program at NAIA William Woods University (MO)
William Woods University has announced that men’s basketball coach Nick Totta has assumed another role within the athletics department. Totta became the Owls’ second men’s basketball coach in the spring of 2010 and served as head men’s basketball coach for six full seasons at William Woods. In his first season, the Owls set a school
Quannas White joins Houston staff as assistant basketball coach
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University of Oklahoma letterman Quannas White has joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program as an assistant coach, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Tuesday. White — whose first name is pronounced kuh-WAHN-us — is no stranger to Sampson, playing for him for two seasons during their time together at Oklahoma from 2001 to 2003.
Dave Rice Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Washington
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University of Washington head coach Mike Hopkins has announced that Dave Rice will round out his coaching staff as he was named an Assistant Coach on Tuesday. Rice has coaching experience as both a head coach and assistant and will join Will Conroy and Cameron Dollar as assistants on Hopkins staff. “Dave is a proven
8 Stops for 2017 USA Basketball Coach Academies
USA Basketball will host eight Coach Academies in 2017 across the country. Coach academies provide valuable insight and education to coaches and administrators of the game. Academy sessions share the USA Basketball curriculum to impart a proper skill development path while teaching the game to players of all ages and ability levels. Additionally, guest speakers
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HOT: Dave Bliss resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Southwestern Christian University
Southwestern Christian University announced today that Dave Bliss will no longer serve the University as the Head of the Men’s Basketball program. In a statement released today, University President Dr. Reggies Wenyika affirmed his commitment to seeking new leadership in a manner that is consistent with the University’s beliefs, standards and policies, as a duty
Mark Linebaugh added to Rice basketball staff
Rice head basketball coach Scott Pera announced the addition of Mark Linebaugh to his staff Thursday afternoon. Linebaugh comes to Rice following three seasons as an assistant coach at Hobart College. “I am pleased to announce that Mark Linebaugh will be joining our staff,” said Rice head coach Scott Pera. “Mark brings so many qualities
Chad Dollar Named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Florida
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University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory announced Chad Dollar as the latest addition to the Bulls’ coaching staff. A former student-athlete on the USF men’s basketball team (1990-93), Dollar played on the Bulls’ 1991 NIT and the 1992 NCAA Tournament teams. He brings strong southeast ties to the Bulls program as
OFFICIAL: Matt Figger to be introduced as Austin Peay’s head men’s basketball coach
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Austin Peay State University athletics will hold an 11 a.m., Thursday, press conference to introduce Matt Figger as the 12th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Figger comes to Austin Peay on the heels of a whirlwind Final Four run as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator under Frank Martin at South Carolina.
OFFICIAL: Patrick Ewing Named Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown
Georgetown University announced today that Patrick Ewing (C’85) has been named its new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Ewing comes back to Georgetown after serving for 15 years as an assistant head coach in the NBA. He served as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards (2002-03), Houston Rockets (2003-06) and Orlando Magic (2007-12) and most