Steve Hayn, who spent the past two seasons as head coach at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, has been named Senior Advisor to Rutgers University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell. Hayn arrives “On the Banks” with 23 years of coaching experience, including 17 seasons as a head coach at the collegiate level. “Steve
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Anderson University Adds Two To Men’s Basketball Staff
Anderson University has added two members to its men’s basketball coaching staff. Head coach Owen Handy has announced the additions of assistant coaches Peyton Wyatt and Drew Messmer. Wyatt spent the past four seasons playing basketball at Elmhurst College reaching the round of 32 in the NCAA Division III tournament his junior and senior year.
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HoopDirt.com can confirm that Julius Allen has been named as an assistant basketball coach on Shawn Walker’s staff at Grambling State University. Allen is a veteran DI assistant coach who spent last season as an assistant at DIII Sarah Lawrence College (NY). The New York native has also served as the head coach at Pratt
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 10 Quotes Every Coach Should Live By
Coaches have a tremendous impact on the lives of their players. The interactions I had with my middle school basketball coach are still very vivid today and I still employ some of the lessons he taught me about the value of hard work to this today. As the summer comes to a close and basketball season
Evans Returns to UAlbany Men’s Basketball as Video Coordinator
Former standout Great Dane and professional player DJ Evans has returned to UAlbany to serve as the video coordinator for the men’s basketball team beginning in the 2016-17 season. “I am excited to add former Great Dane point guard DJ Evans to our staff,” said UAlbany head coach Will Brown. “DJ was a terrific player
Southern Mississippi Staff Update
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Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Doc Sadler has announced the hiring of Golden Eagle legend Clarence Weatherspoon and previous Director of Operations Chris Croft to his 2016-17 coaching staff. “I am excited about Chris and Spoon joining Southern Miss basketball as assistant coaches,” Sadler said. “In hiring new coaches, I wanted people that love
New Mexico Highlands Names Sean Pryor Associate Head Basketball Coach
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New Mexico Highlands basketball coach Craig Snow has announced Sean Pryor as the Associate Head Coach for the 2016-2017 season. Pryor comes to New Mexico Highlands after spending the past five season as an Assistant Coach at Division I Chicago State. “I’m very excited to help a program that is on the rise. I think
DIII DIRT: Adrian College set to name Kyle Lindsay as new head basketball coach
HoopDirt.com has learned that Kyle Lindsay will become the next head basketball coach at Adrian College (MI). Lindsay has been an assistant coach at conference foe Trine University (IN) since 2011. The Adrian College alum also spent time on the Bulldogs staff after graduation, and served as an assistant coach at Illinois College during the
Holy Cross Names Dave Metzendorf Director of Men’s Basketball Operations
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The College of the Holy Cross has named Dave Metzendorf its new director of men’s basketball operations, as announced by head coach Bill Carmody. Metzendorf’s primary responsibilities will include serving as the team’s travel and video coordinator, in addition to assisting with recruiting efforts, summer camps and day-to-day office duties. Metzendorf comes to Holy Cross
Jake Shechtman Named Temple University Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator
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Jake Shechtman, who served as a graduate manager with the Temple men’s basketball program the last two seasons, has been named the Owls’ video coordinator, announced head coach Fran Dunphy. “Jake has proven to be a tremendously hard worker over the last two years and he demonstrated that he is more than ready to handle
Dan O’Dowd Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at North Texas
SAN ANTONIO, TX – NOVEMBER 5, 2015: The University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners defeat the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm 92-81 at the UTSA Convocation Center. (Photo by Jeff Huehn)
North Texas head basketball coach Tony Benford announced the addition of 30-year coaching veteran Dan O’Dowd to his staff. “We are extremely excited to have Dan O’Dowd and his family join our North Texas family,” Benford said. “I’ve known Dan for over 20 years. He has a tremendous amount of coaching experience and has great
JUCO DIRT: Kevin Ledoux to be named Head Basketball Coach at Miami Dade College
Kevin Ledoux will be named as the next head basketball coach at Miami Dade College. He will replace Stephen Cowherd who became an assistant at Louisiana Monroe back in June. Ledoux has been an assistant at Miami Dade for the past three seasons. The New Hampshire native and former player at MCI also played at