Back on 7/11, HoopDirt.com mentioned that former Newbury College (MA) head coach Jelani Townsell had been offered the job at Roxbury CC (MA) (Daily Dirt – 7/11/16). I can now confirm that Townsell has indeed accepted RCC’s offer and is now the new head coach there. He had spent the past five seasons as the
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Matta Adds Alan Major to Ohio State Basketball Support Staff
Alan Major begins his second stint on the Ohio State men’s basketball staff this week after most recently spending five years as the head coach at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. When Thad Matta took over the Ohio State program in 2004-05, Major joined the Buckeyes after coaching with Matta at Xavier the
Dixon announces the hiring of Tom Herrion and Thomas Montigel
TCU’s new men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon arrives Tuesday, March 21, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins)
TCU head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon put the finishing touches on his staff with the hiring of Tom Herrion and Thomas Montigel. Herrion will take over as a special assistant, while Montigel will become the Horned Frogs’ operations coordinator after spending the last couple of seasons as a graduate assistant within the program. Herrion
Guy Furr Named Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Valley CC
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Guy Furr will begin his 15th year at Trinity Valley Community College in a new role. He has been promoted to become the 10th head men’s basketball coach in school history. Furr replaces Kris Baumann, who resigned earlier this week after a four-year tenure to join the men’s basketball coaching staff at University of Texas
Shawn Finney Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Manhattan
Manhattan Head Coach Steve Masiello has announced the addition of former Tulane Head Coach Shawn Finney as an assistant coach. He will be involved in all aspects of the program including but not limited to game preparation, recruiting and scouting. “Shawn Finney brings 30 years of coaching experience to the Manhattan program,” said Masiello. “He has
Scott Cherry Inks Four-year Extension at High Point
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High Point University athletic director Dan Hauser announced Thursday that men’s basketball head coach Scott Cherry has signed a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2019-2020 season. The architect of four straight Big South regular season championship teams, Cherry has led the Panthers to four consecutive postseason appearances and 44 wins over the past
Justin Bell Promoted to Associate Head Coach at UC Riverside
UC Riverside Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dennis Cutts announced that Justin Bell has been promoted to associate head coach of the Highlanders. “I have enjoyed watching Justin’s development as a coach over the past three seasons, and know he will be successful in this new role,” said Cutts. “He has been a terrific coach and
UNH Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Josh King has been hired as an assistant coach at the University of New Hampshire. He replaces Marc Kuntz who became the head coach at DII Post University earlier this month. King played at East Carolina for current UNH head coach Bill Herrion, and also served as an assistant coach at
Ernst to lead Olivet College men’s basketball on interim basis
Stephen Ernst has been tabbed as the interim head men’s basketball coach at Olivet College, according to an announcement by Athletic Director Ryan Shockey. Ernst, who was hired in April 2016 to be an assistant men’s basketball coach, will assume all responsibilities for the program for the 2016-17 season. At the conclusion of the season,
South Florida Assistant Resigns; NCAA Probe Underway
According to multiple reports, University of South Florida assistant coach Oliver Antigua has resigned. ESPN reported earlier today that the NCAA investigating the USF men’s basketball team for possible academic fraud issues. Shortly after that story broke, the news of Antigua’s resignation was confirmed by school officials. South Florida also released the following statement: “The
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Yaklich Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Illinois State
Luke Yaklich, entering his fourth season on the Illinois State men’s basketball staff, has been promoted to associate head coach, it was announced by head coach Dan Muller Tuesday. “Luke has exceeded all expectations since his arrival three years ago,” Muller said. “From our academic success, to on-the-court coaching, to recruiting, Luke has grown at