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Hampton Dirt…

HoopDirt.com can confirm that Hampton University will hire Brian Graves as an assistant coach. He will replace Akeem Miskdeen who became an assistant at Kent State back on May 10th. Graves spent this past season as the head coach at NJCAA Briggs and Stratton College (Va.) where he led his squad to a 19-11 record. He

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OFFICIAL: Reese Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Illinois State

Brian Reese, who won a national championship as a player with North Carolina and was the head coach at Division II Georgian Court University last season, has been hired as an assistant coach at Illinois State, head coach Dan Muller announced Tuesday. Prior to his head coaching stint, Reese served as a collegiate assistant for

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Adkins Resigns as Men’s Basketball Coach at Campbellsville University

Director of athletics Rusty Hollingsworth has announced that after 19 years at Campbellsville University, head men’s basketball coach Keith Adkins has resigned. “It is difficult to put into words how grateful and thankful I am to Campbellsville University for the opportunity to work here over the last 19 years,” said Adkins. “I especially want to say

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Braeuer Named Director Of Basketball Operations at College of Charleston

Matt Braeuer (pronounced BRIAR) has been named director of men’s basketball operations at College of Charleston, as announced by head coach Earl Grant on Tuesday. The former three-year Wichita State starter still ranks in the Top 10 all-time in career three-pointers made and games played as well as ranks 11th in career assists and steals

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Prohm Promotes Neill Berry To Assistant Coach

Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm announced today that he has promoted Neill Berry to an assistant coach on his staff. Berry replaces T.J. Otzelberger, who left to become head coach at South Dakota State. Berry, who spent last season as special assistant to the head coach with the Cyclones, has 11 years

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HoopDirt.com Starting Five presented by FastModel – Toronto Raptors

HoopDirt.com’s Starting Five Presented by FastModel Sports FastModel Sports® is the creator of FastDraw® & FastScout®, the best play diagramming and report building software in basketball. FastDraw is used by all U.S. professional teams, 85% of college teams, and 6,000+ high school and youth teams. Learn more about FastDraw here. By: Wes Kosel / HoopDirt.com Contributor Here are five plays used

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Daily Dirt – 5/31/16

A bunch of things that I heard over the long weekend… DII Queens College (NY) is making progress in their search for a new head coach. Skype interviews wrapped up last week, and on campus interviews begin today. I have heard that they interviewed a mix of candidates, from DI assistants to DIII head coaches,

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MEMORIAL DAY – 5/30/16

As most of us enjoy a day off today, lets not forget why we have this three day weekend. Please take some time today to remember those who have died to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice that they made to ensure our freedom. We have the opportunity to have cookouts, go to the beach, and spend time

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BJ Porter Promoted to Head Basketball Coach at University of Antelope Valley

By Mike DeVader, UAV Director of Athletics Communications University of Antelope Valley President and CEO Marco Johnson revealed today the promotion of lead assistant coach BJ Porter to his new role of head men’s basketball coach, the UAV Athletics Department announced. The Layton, Utah, native was hired as the first assistant coach in Pioneer men’s basketball history

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Western Texas College Promotes Andre Owens to Head Basketball Coach

Andre Owens was promoted to men’s head basketball coach at Western Texas College. Owens is taking over for Larren Silver, who resigned to operate a junior college scouting service and teach Spanish and Business at nearby Jayton High School. “I remember one other time when we elevated an assistant to the head coaching position,” said athletic

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Andre Morgan Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UNCG

UNCG men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller announced the hiring of Andre Morgan to assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. Morgan fills Miller’s coaching staff that includes associate head coach Mike Roberts, assistant coach Chris Parsons and director of basketball operations Pat Flesher. “We are excited to add Andre to our coaching staff,” Miller said.

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BREAKING: Reggie Witherspoon Named Head Basketball Coach at Canisius

Reggie Witherspoon, a Buffalo native and a 20-year veteran of the college basketball coaching ranks, has been named the 24th head coach in Canisius College men’s basketball history, Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced Saturday. Witherspoon, who signed a five-year contract, will be formally introduced at a 10 a.m., press conference in the Koessler Athletic Center on Tuesday, May

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