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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
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 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.
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
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.
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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,
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
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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
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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.
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
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
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Indiana Tech men’s basketball head coach John Peckinpaugh has resigned, effective immediately, to take an assistant coaching position at his alma matter, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) for the Fort Wayne men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Debbie Warren announced. “Coach Peckinpaugh has done a good job here at Indiana Tech, positioning us to
