Following-up on a rumor from earlier today… Former University of Illinois-Chicago head coach and former Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore has been added to the Wisconsin men’s basketball coaching staff and will return to Madison, as announced by interim head coach Greg Gard on Tuesday. Moore, a 16-year collegiate coaching veteran, returns to his
Michigan Extends John Beilein’s Contract Through 2020-21Season
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Michigan interim Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Jim Hackett announced Wednesday (Nov. 4) a contract extension that will keep U-M men’s basketball head coach John Beilein in Ann Arbor through the 2020-21 season. “John is one of the most respected coaches in the country and revered
Rutgers Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Rutgers Head Men’s Basketball Coach Eddie Jordan today announced changes to the Scarlet Knights’ coaching staff. Mike O’Koren will transition to senior advisor, Dalip Bhatia will serve as assistant coach and Corky McMullen has been promoted to director of basketball operations. “It is integral for a coach to not
Maryland Dirt…
I can confirm that Maryland will hire Mark Bialkoski as their new video coordinator. He had spent the previous three seasons working for Alan Major as the Director of Basketball Operations at Charlotte. He also worked at Charlotte as a graduate manager and program assistant before that. Expect the official announcement shortly. Also, a quick note on
Brett Burman Named DBO at Indiana
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Boasting a variety of experiences in the NBA and major college basketball, Indiana Head Coach Tom Crean has tabbed Brett Burman as the program’s Director of Operations. He joins the Hoosiers after spending a season in a similar role at the University of Tulsa. “I like to have somebody
Michigan State Names David Thomas Director of Basketball Operations
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Michigan State University men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo announced that David Thomas will become the Director of Basketball Operations for the men’s basketball team after working with the women’s team last season. Thomas, who was a member of the 2000 Spartan men’s basketball national championship team, spent last season with
Minnesota Extends Richard Pitino
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Gopher Athletics today announced that the University of Minnesota has agreed to new contract terms for three of the athletic department’s head coaches – men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino, women’s basketball coach Marlene Stollings and softball coach Jessica Allister. We’re excited to announce new contract agreements for Richard, Marlene
Illinois to Name Court After Lou Henson
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that the basketball court at State Farm Center would from now on be called “Lou Henson Court.” The “Lou Henson” signature on the floor is accented by his patented orange blazer and a pair
Tim Miles Adds Phil Beckner To Nebraska Staff
University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Tim Miles announced Saturday the hiring of Phil Beckner as an assistant coach for the Husker basketball program. Miles believes that Beckner’s coaching experience on the collegiate and professional levels, as well his player development skills, made him a great addition to the Nebraska coaching staff. “I believe hiring
Penn State Dirt…
I can confirm that Penn State associate head coach Brian Daly has left the program. He has been at Penn State for the past four seasons, and also worked with Nittany Lions head coach Patrick Chambers at Boston University. Before joining Chambers at BU, Daly was a prep coach in the Philadelphia Area. It sounds
Bowling Green Dirt…
Pretty interesting search going on at Bowling Green as AD Chris Kingston scrambles to replace recently fired head coach Chris Jans. I’ve talked to a bunch of people surrounding this one, and keep getting the same names – all Big Ten assistants plus one internal candidate. I have not heard of any current head coaches mentioned at