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
Albany Basketball Staff Update
In the DAILY DIRT back on 3/18, I mentioned that Vermont assistant Hamlet Tibbs and Roman Catholic (Philly) head coach Matt Griffin were in the mix for spots on Dwayne Killings staff at Albany. Those two hirings have now been made official. The official release is below. *I’m still hearing that Stetson DBO Luis Guzman
OFFICIAL: Killings named Head Basketball Coach at Albany
The University at Albany and Director of Athletics Mark Benson have announced the hiring of Dwayne Killings as the 16th head men’s basketball coach in program history and third during UAlbany’s Division I era. We are thrilled to announce the addition of Team Killings, Dwayne, Ana, Alecia, and Tristan, to the UAlbany family. His experience
OFFICIAL: Brown and UAlbany agree to mutually part ways
Following-up on our report from earlier this morning. Here is the official release from Albany: “After nearly 20 years coaching at UAlbany, I have decided that it is time for me to seek a new challenge and after meeting with Mark Benson, we have agreed to mutually part ways,” said head men’s basketball coach Will
Will Brown out at Albany
According to multiple reports, and now confirmed by HoopDirt.com, Will Brown is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Albany. He met with university officials earlier this morning and was informed of the decision. Brown went 315-295 (.516) in his 20 seasons at Albany, which included 5 America East tournament championships and 5 NCAA
Dempsey out at Binghamton; Sanders tabbed interim for 2021-22 season
Binghamton University athletics will have a new men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday. Tommy Dempsey will not have his contract renewed after nine years at the helm. Assistant coach Levell Sanders will be elevated to interim head coach for the 2021-22 season. A search for a permanent replacement will be conducted in Spring 2022.
UMBC’s Odom tabbed as America East Coach of the Year
UMBC Head coach Ryan Odom was named as the America East Coach of the Year today. Quick facts: Chosen Coach of the Year for the first time. Just the second UMBC head coach to earn the honor joining Randy Monroe (2007-08). Helped the Retrievers earn a share of the America East regular-season title and the
Herrion becomes all-time wins leader at UNH
University of New Hampshire head coach Bill Herrion became the winningest coach in program history Wednesday night by leading the Wildcats to a 77-70 victory against the University of Maine. Herrion, who is now in his 15th season at UNH, has amassed 186 wins at the school. He passed Gerry Friel who served as the
America East issues reprimand to Maine Men’s Basketball Coach Richard Barron
The America East Conference has issued a reprimand to University of Maine men’s basketball head coach Richard Barron for his public criticism of officiating, Commissioner Amy Huchthausen announced today. Barron made comments criticizing the officials during a televised halftime interview in Maine’s game vs. Vermont on January 22. Barron’s squad was trailing UVM 28-26 at
Hartford’s Gallagher signs contract extension
Hartford head men’s basketball coach John Gallagher has signed a multi-year contract extension, Interim Director of Athletics Maria Feeley announced Thursday morning. The deal will keep Gallagher with the Hawks though the 2022–23 season. “I am honored and humbled to continue to lead the University of Hartford’s men’s basketball program,” Gallagher said. “Hartford is a
Binghamton Basketball Staff Update
Binghamton head men’s basketball coach Tommy Dempsey has locked in his staff for the 2019-20 season. Set to join the Bearcats are former Seton Hall standout and international coach Levell Sanders and former Southern Vermont College head coach and familiar UMBC assistant Brian Johnson. Additionally, local product Patrick Norris has been promoted to coordinator of
REPORT: Ryan Odom to remain at UMBC
A report today from the Baltimore Sun confirms that Ryan Odom will remain at UMBC next season, and will not be heading to Virginia Tech. Earlier today, the Washington Post reported that Odom would be announced as the Hokies new head coach today. UMBC finished 21-13 (11-5 AE) record this past season, and lost to