HoopDirt.com can confirm an earlier tweet by Jon Rothstein – Towson head coach Pat Skerry has hired Parfait Bitee as the Tigers new Director of Student Athlete Development. The hiring will be made official later this week. Bitee played at URI when Skerry was an assistant there in the mid-2000’s. Following his graduation, he played
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HoopDirt.com can confirm that Towson head coach Pat Skerry will hire University of Southern California Director of Basketball Operations Pat O’Connell as an assistant coach. He will replace Bruce Shingler who departed earlier this spring for a spot on Frank Martin’s staff at South Carolina. O’Connell is a Baltimore native who had previously spent three seasons
Lamar Barrett Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced the addition of Lamar Barrett to the position of assistant coach with the Pride. Barrett replaces Akbar Waheed, who departed in May to accept an assistant coaching position at Georgetown. “Lamar is a great addition to the Hofstra Basketball coaching staff,” commented Mihalich. “He has extensive
J.D. Powell Promoted To Assistant Coach at C of C
J.D. Powell has been promoted to assistant men’s basketball coach as announced by College of Charleston head coach Earl Grant on Wednesday. Powell recently completed his second season as director of men’s basketball operations for the Cougars, who went a much-improved 17-14 overall in Grant’s second year at the helm of the program. They also
Joe Mihalich Extended Through 2020-21 at Hofstra
Following a season in which the program won 24 games, captured the regular season Colonial Athletic Association Championship and earned an automatic bid to the National Invitation Tournament, Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich agreed to a contract extension with the University, it was announced today by Vice President and Director of Athletics
OFFICIAL: Delaware Parts Ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Monté Ross
The University of Delaware has decided to part ways with Monté Ross, head coach of the men’s basketball team, effective today, March 18. Matthew J. Robinson, acting director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation services, said, “At this time I believe it is best that the University start a new chapter with the men’s basketball program.
BREAKING: Monte Ross Out as Head Basketball Coach at Delaware
Monte Ross is no longer the head basketball coach at Delaware. The move was confirmed by Ross a few minutes ago on Twitter: Monte Ross @CoachMonteRoss 7m7 minutes ago I had a great run at UD (10 years)…Thanks to UD for the opportunity, really appreciate you guys, you were great to me and my family!
HOT: Earl Grant Inks 2-year Extension at College of Charleston
College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season, Director of Athletics Joe Hull announced on Thursday. “I am pleased and proud to announce that we have extended Coach Grant’s contract through the 2019-20 season,” Hull said. “Earl, his coaches and our student-athletes have earned this extension.
OFFICIAL: Drexel Parts Ways With Head Basketball Coach Bruiser Flint
Drexel University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach James “Bruiser” Flint have parted ways, effective immediately. “I would like to thank Bruiser for his 15 years of service to Drexel University,” Dr. Eric Zillmer, Drexel’s director of athletics, said. “We appreciate all that he has done for the University and how his student-athletes have performed on the
BREAKING: Bruiser Flint out at Drexel
Multiple sources have now told HoopDirt.com that following a meeting this morning with AD Eric Zilmer, head basketball coach Bruiser Flint has been relieved of his duties at Drexel. ESPN.com is also reporting the move. The firing is not unexpected – Flint’s Dragons struggled to a 6-25 record this past season. He will wrap up
Skerry Receives Extension at Towson Through 2020-21Season
Towson University has extended men’s basketball coach Pat Skerry’s through the 2020-2021 season, the school has announced. The extension comes after the Tigers posted their second 20-win season in three years under Skerry’s leadership. “Our men’s basketball program has excelled under the leadership of Coach Skerry and we’re thrilled to extend his contract through the 2020-21 season,”
Ishmael Turner Named Video Coordinator at College of Charleston
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Ishmael Turner has joined the College of Charleston men’s basketball program as video coordinator, as announced by head coach Earl Grant on Tuesday. Prior to C of C, Turner served as incumbent manager of basketball operations and player personnel for the Charleston Southern men’s basketball program and head coach