Multiple outlets are reporting that Siena’s Jamion Christian will become the next head coach at George Washington. In his only season at Siena, Christian led the Saints to 17-16 (11-6 MAAC) record. Before being hired at Siena, he spent six seasons as the head coach at Mount Saint Mary’s where he went 101-95. More on
OFFICIAL: St. Joe’s parts ways with Martelli
Following up on the report from earlier today, St. Joe’s has issued the following statement on the dismissal of long-time head basketball coach Phil Martelli: Today, Saint Joseph’s University announced its decision to make a leadership change in its men’s basketball program. The University will immediately begin a search for a new head coach, with
BREAKING: St. Joe’s Fires Phil Martelli
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that St. Joe’s has fired Phil Martelli. He was informned of the decision yesterday. The official announcement is expected today. Martelli had been the head coach of the Hawks since 1995. In his 24 seasons, he compiled a 444-328 record. He was the 2004 Consensus National Coach of the Year
REPORT: Three UMass Assistants Relieved of Duties
We’ve been following this one for a few days. Now, multiple sources, including the Daily Hampshire Gazette are confirming that UMass head coach Matt McCall has fired all three of his assistant coaches. This rumor first surfaced at the A-10 Tournament, and now has been made a reality. Associate head coach Cliff Warren, assistant coaches
OFFICIAL: Joseph released at George Washington
George Washington University Director of Athletics and Recreation Tanya Vogel announced today that Maurice Joseph will not return as head coach of the men’s basketball program. In three seasons, Joseph compiled a 44-57 record, including 9-24 in 2018-19. GW saw its season end on Thursday with a loss in the second round of the Atlantic
REPORT: Joseph out at George Washington
George Washington has parted ways with head basketball coach Maurice Joseph according to a report by Jon Rothstein. Joseph was elevated to head coach at GW back in September of 2016 after Mike Lonergan was fired. In his three seasons at the helm, he compiled a 44-57 record including a 9-24 (4-14 A10) this past
Kelley Hired as Men’s Basketball Director of Operations and Recruiting Coordinator at George Washington
Austin Kelley has been hired as GW men’s basketball’s Director of Operations and Recruiting Coordinator, head coach Maurice Joseph announced Monday. Kelley comes to GW after spending the past two years as the Elite Director with Hoop Group, a basketball company in New Jersey that runs camps, clinics, leagues and tournaments. In that role, Kelley
URI Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The Rhode Island men’s basketball staff is complete, with Head Coach David Cox announcing promotions for T.J. Buchanan and Jerrell Coleman, as well as the retention of assistant coach Tyron Boswell. Boswell will enter his second season as an assistant coach for the Rams. He was part of the staff that won the first regular-season
OFFICIAL: Hueber Named Video Coordinator at Temple
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 7/12 (DAILY DIRT)… Mark Hueber, already a familiar face to Temple men’s basketball after spending the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons as a graduate manager for the program, has now been hired by head coach Fran Dunphy as the team’s video coordinator. “Mark has proven to
Former La Salle Head Coach John Giannini returns to Rowan
Dr. John Giannini, most recently head coach of La Salle University’s men’s basketball program, has returned to Rowan University to lead the new Center for Sports Communication & Social Impact. The Center will examine the role that sports communication and media play in relating the sports world to broader issues, promote positive cultural change and
Macon Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Louis
Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford announced today that Van Macon has been promoted to associate head coach. Macon was hired at SLU as an assistant coach in April 2016, a month after Ford was hired. Macon has been an integral part of the Billikens’ recruiting efforts, and he remains responsible for on-the-court
URI Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Rhode Island men’s basketball head coach David Cox has added veteran assistant coaches Kevin Sutton and John Carroll to his 2018-19 staff. Ryan McCloskey has been added to the staff as the team’s video coordinator, and Chase Campbell was named as the team’s Director of Basketball Performance. “We have assembled a strong staff that has