Scott Spinelli has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Chicago State. Spinelli, widely regarded as one of the top assistant coaches and recruiters in the country, brings a wealth of coaching experience to Chicago State with more than 20 years as an assistant, associate or head coach at the Division I level,
OFFICIAL: Gillion named Head Basketball Coach at Chicago State
Chicago State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Elliott Charles announced today the hiring of Samford University assistant men’s basketball coach Gerald Gillion as the new head coach of the Cougars men’s basketball team. “Coach Gillion is a tremendously talented recruiter and mentor to students,” said Charles. “Gerald has proven that academic, career and leadership development and social engagement of student-athletes are
REPORT: Chicago State to name Gillion as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a TWEET from Jeff Goodman, Chicago State will hire Samford assistant Gerald Gillion as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Lance Irvin, who mutually parted ways with CSU back on July 1st. Gillion was hired as an assistant at Samford as part of Bucky McMillian’s new staff back in April
BREAKING: Chicago State and Lance Irvin agree to mutually part ways
Chicago State University, a member of the Western Athletics Conference (WAC), and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Lance Irvin have mutually agreed to part ways it was announced today by Director of Athletics Elliot Charles. The termination was without cause and the terms of Irvin’s contract will be honored. “I want to thank Lance for his service to
Daily News & Notes – 12/30/20
Today’s news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Liberty basketball coach Ritchie McKay has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and will miss this week’s games at Lipscomb. He received the positive test result earlier this week and has experienced some mild symptoms. Since learning of the positive test result, McKay has
Chicago State suspends Men’s Basketball for remainder of 2020-21 season
The Chicago State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today that it is suspending all men’s basketball competition-related activities for the 2020-21 season to focus on the health, safety, and academic pursuits of the Men’s Basketball student-athletes. The remaining 14 programs, including Women’s Basketball, will continue with their regular schedule and competitions. “It was a difficult
Daily News & Notes – 12/15/20
Today’s news & notes from around the college basketball coaching world… University at Buffalo men’s basketball coach Jim Whitesell will miss the next few games. Whitesell came in close contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. He’s going to self-quarantine, despite testing negative this past week. Assistant coach Angres Thorpe will coach the
Chicago State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
It’s been a wild ride over the past month for the men’s basketball staff at Chicago State…. As Previously reported, Head Coach Lance Irvin decided to opt out of coaching this season. Irvin has twice been diagnosed with cancer, and had a bone marrow transplant back in 2012. In a report by Stadium, he said,
REPORT: Chicago State’s Irvin intends to opt out of season
According to a report by Stadium, Chicago State head men’s basketball coach Lance Irvin intends to opt out of coaching during the 2020-21 season. Irvin told Stadium, “I’m not comfortable coaching this season because my doctor suggested that it wasn’t the right thing to do for my health. She said it’s not worth the risk
Bowen named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Chicago State
Chicago State head men’s basketball coach Lance Irvin announced today the hiring of Justin Bowen as an assistant coach. “When hiring a coach, I look for someone articulate, knowledgeable and hardworking. Justin Bowen checks all of those boxes,” Irvin said. “Not only is he a great person, but he is also a good ‘X’ and ‘O’ coach.
OFFICIAL: Strine tabbed as Assistant Basketball Coach at Chicago State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on August 13th (DAILY DIRT). Tommy Strine has officially been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Chicago State. The school released the following today: Chicago State head men’s basketball coach Lance Irvin announced today the hiring of Tommy Strine as an assistant coach. “We’re fortunate to have
DAILY DIRT – 8/13/20
Catching-up on a few things… I have heard that Niagara head coach Greg Paulus is finalizing his staff – it sounds like he may have two spots to fill. The names that I’ve heard here are former UAB assistant Kevin Devitt, and a current staffer in the A-10. Should be official shortly. Kevon Davis is