Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on 9/16 (SMU DIRT). It’s now been made official that Yaphett King has been named as an assistant at SMU. The following release was issued earlier today: Yaphett King was named an assistant coach by Head Coach Tim Jankovich. King comes to SMU after four seasons at Louisiana Tech,
Crawford Named Cincinnati Men’s Basketball Director of Player Personnel
Former University of Cincinnati player and Fordham associate head coach Rodney Crawford has joined the Bearcats’ men’s basketball staff as its director of player personnel head coach John Brannen announced Wednesday. Crawford, who attended Cincinnati’s Withrow High School and played at UC under Bob Huggins for two seasons (2001, 2002), returns to the Bearcats’ program
Tulane Basketball Staff Update
Tulane men’s basketball head coach Ron Hunter has announced his complete coaching staff ahead of his first season at the helm of the program. Ray McCallum has been named associate head coach and Claude Pardue will serve as assistant coach. Both held the same titles on Hunter’s staff at Georgia State. Kevin Johnson has also
Cincinnati Associate Head Basketball Coach Larry Davis Announces Retirement
After more than 30 years in the college coaching profession, including the past 12 seasons as an associate head coach with the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball program, Larry Davis is announcing his retirement. “I want to thank Coach Cronin and the University of Cincinnati for affording me the great opportunity to work for one
UCF Extends Dawkins through 2023-24
After two successful seasons at University of Central Florida, men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins has signed a contract extension to keep him with the Knights through the 2023-24 season, UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Wednesday. “I am thrilled to have Johnny Dawkins leading our men’s basketball program,” White
Gudino Joins Wichita State Basketball Coaching Staff
Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall announced the hiring of Lou Gudino as an assistant coach. “Lou is a bright young man whom I’ve known for many years,” Marshall said. “He comes highly recommended by Greg Lansing at Indiana State and by my former assistant Chris Jans at New Mexico State. Lou was a tremendous
Ekey Named Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at SMU
Jon Ekey was named Video Coordinator by SMU Head Coach Tim Jankovich. Ekey is entering his third season with the Mustangs after two years as a graduate manager. Ekey played three season at Illinois State, the first two under Jankovich. He finished his collegiate career as a graduate transfer at Illinois. Ekey then played professionally
Larry Dixon Named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Florida
University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory today announced the addition of Larry Dixon to the Bulls’ coaching staff. Dixon joins Tom Herrion and Scott Wagers as assistant coaches on Gregory’s staff for his second season at the helm of the USF program. “We are excited to welcome Larry to Tampa and to our
Ken McDonald Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Tulsa
The University of Tulsa head men’s basketball coach Frank Haith announced on Thursday that he has added Ken McDonald to his coaching staff as an assistant coach, effective April 16. McDonald, who has nearly 25 years of coaching experience in the collegiate, professional and international ranks, replaces former assistant coach Danny Henderson, who recently left
Memphis Basketball Staff Update
University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added two more members to his initial staff. Hardaway announced that former Tiger basketball player Dwight Boyd and former Tennessee State assistant basketball coach Rodney Hamilton, both Memphis natives, will join the staff. Boyd will become Director of Player Personnel, and Hamilton will serve as Director of Operations.
OFFICIAL: Joe Dooley Named Head Basketball Coach at East Carolina
After leading Florida Gulf Coast to five conference titles and five consecutive 20-win seasons, former ECU head men’s basketball coach Joe Dooley will return for a second stint at the helm of the Pirates’ program announced athletics department officials Wednesday. Dooley, who was ECU’s head coach from 1995 to 1999, has agreed to terms on
OFFICIAL: Dan Hurley Named Head Basketball Coach at UConn
University of Connecticut Athletics Director David Benedict announced today that Dan Hurley has been selected as the 19th head coach of the UConn men’s basketball program. Hurley and the university have agreed to a six-year deal, with a compensation of $2.75 million in the first season. Hurley will be introduced to the university community and