The University at Albany men’s basketball team welcomes KJ Baptiste back to the program. Baptiste re-joins the staff as an Assistant Coach, having previously served as the team’s Director of Recruiting and Video during the 2021-22 season. “We are thrilled to welcome KJ back to the Capital Region,” said Head Coach Dwayne Killings. “KJ is a rising
Albany’s Killings to be arraigned Monday on assault charge in Kentucky
According to multiple reports, Albany head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings is expected to be arraigned in a Kentucky court on Monday on an assault charge. This stems from an incident that took place in the locker room back in November 2021, when he was accused of assaulting one of his players before a game
Former Albany Head Coach Will Brown steps down from TBL job
The Albany Patroons (TBL) and Will Brown announce that Brown is transitioning from his position as General Manager and Head Coach after having successfully led the revival of the organization and re-energized the fanbase as the Patroons completed a season for the first time since 2019. Brown has worked alongside the new Team Market Owners,
OFFICIAL: Jordan named Assistant Basketball Coach at Albany
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 8/4 (Daily Dirt). Bobby Jordan has officially been named as an assistant at Albany. Here’s the release from the school: The University at Albany men’s basketball team welcomes Bobby Jordan to its staff. Jordan joins the program as an Assistant Coach, having most recently served at Saint
Albany Basketball Staff Update
The University at Albany men’s basketball team welcomes two new members to its staff – Director of Basketball Operations Luis Guzman and Graduate Assistant Conner McBride. In addition, Dan Madhavapallil has been promoted from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Coach. I am so thrilled with the additions to our staff. Not only do
Albany’s Killings Suspended + Fined
The University at Albany has concluded its investigation into the men’s basketball program. Albany released the following brief synopsis of the resolution: On Feb. 27, 2022, the University received a complaint against head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings. The University immediately began an investigation and took timely and appropriate action at each stage as new information
UPDATE: Albany issues statement on Killings situation
Earlier today, news surfaced on an investigation surrounding Dwayne Killings at Albany (more HERE). Albany has since released a statement addressing the situation: More on this story as it continues to develop.
Albany’s Killings on leave pending investigation
According to a report by Jeff Goodman, and our own digging, Albany head coach Dwayne Killings is currently on paid administrative leave due to an investigation into an altercation involving a player. The incident, which reportedly occurred after an early season game involved Killings allegedly striking one of his players. It is unclear at this
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 11/23/21
The Citadel’s Duggar Baucom collapsed 63 seconds into his team’s game at Duke last night. The school later said in a statement that the 61-year-old Baucom is “alert and in good spirits” and will remain in the hospital overnight for further evaluation. He’ll return with the team Tuesday morning to Charleston, South Carolina. More HERE.
REPORT: Former Albany head coach Will Brown set to take TBL job
According to a report from the Albany Times Union, former University at Albany head basketball coach Will Brown will be named as the new head coach and GM of the Albany Patroons (TBL). Brown will be officially introduced at a 2pm presser tomorrow. Brown had spent the past 20 seasons as the Great Danes head
Cioce named MBB Graduate Assistant at Albany
The University at Albany Men’s Basketball Team has officially announced Matt Cioce as the team’s Graduate Assistant for the 2021-22 season. Cioce joins the Great Danes after previously serving at Christ School in Arden, North Carolina. “Matt Cioce comes to our program with a wealth of experience at a young age,” said UAlbany Head Coach Dwayne
Killings finalizes staff at Albany
University at Albany men’s basketball head coach Dwayne Killings has filled out his staff with three additional hires. Joining Killings’ inaugural staff is Dannton Jackson, Dan Madhavapallil, and KJ Baptiste. The new personnel arrive two weeks following Killings’ first hires in assistant coaches Hamlet Tibbs and Matt Griffin. Jackson joins the staff as Killings’ final assistant
