Multiple sources have told me that UMBC Director of Recruiting/Program Development Griff Aldrich is the leader at Longwood. The Lancers Blog reported this first earlier today. Aldrich has been on Ryan Odom’s staff for the past two seasons, and is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College (located 6 miles from Longwood). Aldrich is an interesting story…he
Scott Cherry and High Point Mutually Agree to Part Ways
High Point University athletics director Dan Hauser and Scott Cherry have mutually agreed to a change in the head coach leadership of the men’s basketball program, effective immediately. “I would like to thank Scott Cherry for his leadership and commitment to our men’s basketball program and the High Point community over the last nine years,”
OFFICIAL: Jayson Gee Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Longwood
Following up on some “dirt” that HoopDirt.com reported earlier today. It’s now been made official that Longwood University head basketball coach Jayson Gee has resigned. Longwood Athletics Director Troy Austin made the announcement a short time ago. “After a number of conversations between Coach Gee and myself, we agreed it is time to give someone else
BREAKING DI DIRT: Jayson Gee out at Longwood
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Jayson Gee is no longer the head coach at Longwood University. Gee had been the Lancers head coach for the past five seasons where he compiled a 42-120 record (7-26 this past season). Before being hired at Longwood, Gee worked as the associate head coach at Cleveland State (2006-13), St. Bonaventure (2003-06)
Winthrop Announces Contract Extension for Head Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey
A new five-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey will run through 2022, Winthrop Athletics announced. “Over the past five seasons, Coach Kelsey has led our men’s basketball program to unparalleled growth in a systematic and methodical manner,” said athletics director Ken Halpin. “Through his leadership our program experienced incredible success on
Rick Duckett Named Assistant Head Basketball Coach at Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern head men’s basketball coach Barclay Radebaugh announced on Tuesday that Rick Duckett will join the Bucs’ program as assistant head coach. Duckett most recently spent five seasons as the associate head coach at Miami (Ohio), and comes to CSU with an extensive resume featuring over 30 years of experience. Known as a strong
McDevitt Adds Long to UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
UNC Asheville men’s basketball head coach Nick McDevitt recently announced the hiring of Wes Long as an assistant coach. Long comes to UNC Asheville after spending the past couple of seasons at VCU. He also spent two seasons working at Chattanooga before joining the staff at VCU. “I am very excited to have Wes Long
Campbell University Basketball Staff Update
Campbell University head men’s basketball coach Kevin McGeehan has announced the promotion of Peter Thomas to Associate Head Coach, Ander Galfsky to Director of Basketball Operations, while also adding Kevin Anderson to the staff as Assistant Director of Basketball Operations. Thomas was McGeehan’s first hire when he was named head coach in April 2013. Since
Frank Young Joins Presbyterian Men’s Basketball Staff
Frank Young has been added to the Presbyterian College men’s basketball staff, head coach Dustin Kerns announced. Young has spent the last three seasons on the staff at the University of North Florida “I am excited and honored to be joining the staff with Coach Kerns here at Presbyterian,” said Young. “I love the energy
Patrick Moynihan Added to Presbyterian Basketball Staff
Presbyterian College and men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns rounded out the staff with the addition of Patrick Moynihan, who spent last season at Troy as a graduate assistant. “I am extremely grateful to be joining the Presbyterian family,” said Moynihan. “I’d like to thank Coach Kerns for this amazing opportunity. I am ready to
Kenneth White Promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Campbell
Kenneth White has been promoted to assistant men’s basketball coach at Campbell University, head coach Kevin McGeehan announced. White has spent the last two seasons on the Fighting Camel staff, including the 2016-17 campaign as director of basketball operations. “Kenneth White is an excellent basketball coach,” said McGeehan, who is entering his fifth year in
Tommy Brown Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Presbyterian
Presbyterian College and men’s basketball head coach Dustin Kerns announced Thursday the addition of Tommy Brown as an assistant coach. He brings 22 years of coaching, including 18 as a head coach, and has amassed almost 400 wins during his career. “I am thrilled about the opportunity to be part of the men’s basketball program