Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com reported back on 6/2 (CLEMSON DIRT)… Philip Pearson, who brings more than 20 years of coaching experience working with multiple Division I programs, has officially been named as Clemson University men’s basketball director of recruiting, head coach Brad Brownell announced. Pearson has two decades plus of collegiate coaching
Virginia Tech Basketball Support Staff Update
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young announced the additions of six support staff personnel, including chief of staff Stephanie Ballein, special assistant to the head coach Kevin Giltner, special assistant for recruiting Matt Olinger, senior director of strength and conditioning David Land and director of sports medicine Hisham Ziyout, while retaining director of
Clemson Dirt…
Brad Brownell has two vacant spots on his staff at Clemson after contract of assistant coach Steve Smith was not renewed, and director of recruiting Lucas McKay became an assistant at UMKC. It sounds like he has found the replacement for both of those guys. I have heard from multiple sources that Quinnipiac assistant Anthony
Rex Walters joins Wake Forest Basketball Staff
The Wake Forest men’s basketball program announced Monday (May 13) the addition of Rex Walters as an Associate Head Coach. Walters joins the program after spending last season as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Nevada. “First and foremost, I am excited about working for Danny Manning,” said Walters. “Coach Manning is someone
Clemson does not renew the contract of assistant coach Steve Smith
Clemson has decided not to renew the contract of assistant basketball coach Steve Smith. Last week, Smith was heard on wiretap in a New York courtroom discussing the recruitment of Duke star Zion Williamson, and Clemson’s football program. Clemson released the following statements: STATEMENT FROM CLEMSON ATHLETICS: Clemson Athletics has not renewed the contract of
Jamil Jones resigns as Assistant Basketball Coach at Wake Forest
Wake Forest announced the resignation of assistant men’s basketball coach Jamill Jones. Jones had been on leave from the school since August 10. “I believe it is in the best interest of both the team and me personally that I resign from my position,” said Jones. “It is my sincerest hope and desire that stepping
Mike Young Named Head Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Dr. Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced on Sunday that Mike Young has accepted the men’s basketball head coaching position at Virginia Tech. The Radford, Virginia native joins the Hokies after a record-setting 17-year tenure at Wofford. The Terriers posted a 30-5 overall record in 2018-19, including a perfect
Virginia Tech Pays Tribute to Buzz Williams
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock confirmed on Wednesday that men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams has accepted the same position at Texas A&M. “Coach Williams made a very positive impact on the culture of our basketball program at Virginia Tech,” Babcock said. “We appreciate all that Buzz and his staff did for our
Danny Manning will Return to Wake Forest
Wake Forest University men’s basketball head coach Danny Manning will return for the 2019-20 season, Athletic Director Ron Wellman announced on Friday (March 22). The 2019-20 campaign will be Manning’s sixth season leading the program. “Following the season, Danny and I had an extensive series of meetings to discuss the future of the program,” said
UNC Announces Contract Extension for Roy Williams
Three-time national champion and Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach Roy Williams has signed an eight-year contract extension with the University of North Carolina, Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham announced today. UNC has signed or is announcing:• contracts and/or contract extensions with 11 head coaches, including Williams’ extension, which runs through 2027-28;• personal service contracts
NC State approves new 6-year deal for Kevin Keatts
The NC State Board of Governors approved Friday a new six-year contract for second-year men’s basketball Kevin Keatts. Keatts new term will run through the 2023-24 season. He originally signed a six-year agreement to become head coach of the Wolfpack in March 2017 and rolled over a year on his original contract by returning NC
Arena at Reynolds Coliseum to be named for Legendary NC State Head Coach Jim Valvano
Historic William Neal Reynolds Coliseum will now share its name with another icon of NC State Athletics, as former men’s basketball head coach Jim Valvano will join Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Kay Yow in being recognized at the famed venue. At a ceremony on December 5 prior to NC State’s Heritage Game, James.