George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen announced that Pete Hutchins will join his staff as an assistant coach. Hutchins brings a diverse background of experience to the Patriot program which includes assistant coach tenures at the NCAA Div. I and Div. III levels, as well as nearly a decade as a prep
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Towson Dirt…
I can confirm that Towson head coach Pat Skerry has added Cooper Calzonetti to his staff as the Director of Basketball Operations. Calzonetti has most recently been an assistant at DIII Hartwick College. Before that, he spent two seasons in an administrative role at Iona. He is the son of long time DI assistant Mark
Walden Joins Elon Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Elon University head men’s basketball coach Mike Schrage announced Monday, April 29, the addition of Vince Walden to his coaching staff. Walden joins the staff as an assistant coach with 19 years of coaching experience, which include stops at Arkansas State, Liberty and the IMG Academy. “I have known Vince since 2008 when he was
William & Mary Basketball Staff Update
William & Mary head men’s basketball coach Dane Fischer announced his staff on Friday. Fischer added Mike Howland and Jason Kemp to the Tribe program as assistant coaches, while retaining W&M alum and assistant Julian Boatner ’14. “I am thrilled to welcome Mike, Jason and Julian as assistant coaches at William & Mary,” Fischer said.
Schrage Named Head Basketball Coach at Elon
Elon University Director of Athletics Dave Blank announced today the hiring of Mike Schrage as the 18th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Elon Athletics will introduce Schrage (pronounced “SHRAWG-ee”) to the community at a news conference on Monday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert V. Gill Room at Schar Center. The
Mihalich Awarded Contract Extension at Hofstra
Hofstra University Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today a contract extension for Pride Head Men’s Basketball Joe Mihalich. The new extension will take Mihalich through the 2023-24 season. “We are thrilled to make today’s announcement about Coach Mihalich,” commented Cole Jr. “Joe has been a guiding force in the success of our men’s
OFFICIAL: William & Mary Names Fischer Head Men’s Basketball Coach
William & Mary Director of Athletics Samantha K. Huge announced on Tuesday that Dane Fischer will serve as the 31st head men’s basketball coach in Tribe history. Fischer, a 16-year coaching veteran, comes to W&M after spending the last four seasons as the top assistant at George Mason. Fischer will be formally introduced to the
REPORT: Dane Fischer to William & Mary
Earlier this morning in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned George Mason assistant Dane Fischer as the leader at William & Mary. According to a report just posted by Jon Rothstein, it appears to be done, and Fischer will be hired as the new head basketball coach at W&M. Fischer has been at George Mason with
Elon fires Head Basketball Coach Matt Matheny
Elon University Director of Athletics Dave Blank announced today that head men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny will not be retained. A national search for a new head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately. “I want to thank Matt for his leadership over the past 10 years,” Blank said. “He has been an excellent ambassador for Elon athletics and Phoenix
Official Statement from William & Mary on Shaver dismissal
Following up on the earlier news of the firing of Tony Shaver at William & Mary. The college has released the following statement: William & Mary Director of Athletics Samantha K. Hugeannounced today that head men’s basketball coach Tony Shaverwill not be retained. The Tribe season ended Sunday in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Quarterfinals,
Rowe to be retained at James Madison
Heading off any speculation of what the off season may bring for the James Madison men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne released the following statement today announcing his support for head coach Louis Rowe; JMU Nation, As we sit in the heart of March Madness and with our spring sports fully in action,
DI DIRT: Tony Shaver out at William & Mary
I can confirm that Tony Shaver has been released as the head basketball coach at William & Mary. He had been the head coach at W&M since 2003, and compiled a 226-268 record during his tenure. The Tribe finished 14-17 (10-8 CAA) this past season. UPDATE: Shaver has released the following statement: