Lewis University head men’s basketball Scott Trost has announced the promotion of Nick Rocco to the position of associate head coach. “I’d like to thank coach Trost, Dr. Planek, and the university for trusting me in this new role,” Rocco said. “I’m so fortunate to have worked under two esteemed head coaches, coach Ping and coach Trost, during my career.
D2 DIRT: Coaching change made at Mount Olive
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Dory Hines is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 University of Mount Olive (NC). He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Zach Grant. Hines was hired back in April 2020 at UMO, following a stint as an assistant at league foe Pembroke. In his
Texas A&M International Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The Texas A&M International University Athletic Department has announced the addition of Gabi Laurent & Sam Harrison to the coaching staff as the new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches. With impressive backgrounds in collegiate basketball, Gabi & Sam bring a wealth of experience to the team. Gabi Laurent’s coaching journey has been marked by dedication and
Henderson State Basketball Staff Update
Maurice Heade and Jayce Cravens have been added to the men’s basketball staff at D2 Henderson State University. Maurice Heade A native of Detroit, Michigan, Heade comes to HSU from Jarvis Christian University, where he served as an assistant for the 2022-23 campaign. In his one year, JCU reached its conference tournament for the first time since
Smith named Assistant Basketball Coach at Tuskegee
Tuskegee men’s basketball head coach Benjy Taylor announced Monday the hiring of Mike Smith as assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. Smith brings nearly 20 years of coaching experience to the Golden Tiger program after spending the past five seasons as an assistant at NAIA member Dalton State. He has also previously made stops at Southeastern Louisiana, Centenary, Mississippi
O’Dowd named Assistant Basketball Coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State
SWOSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brett Weiberg has announced the hiring of Dan O’Dowd as his assistant. “I am so pleased and thankful that we have been able to hire Coach O’Dowd,” said Coach Weiberg. “I have known him since 2006 and in every interaction, I have always walked away impressed. He possesses great character, and our players will learn
Andrews named Assistant Basketball Coach at Colorado Mesa
Head Coach Mike DeGeorge and the Colorado Mesa men’s basketball program have announced the addition of B.J. Andrews to the staff as an assistant coach. Andrews joins the CMU staff after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at San Diego City College. The Knights have a current nine-season streak of reaching the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
Rollinson added to Missouri-St. Louis Basketball Staff
University of Missouri-St. Louis head men’s basketball coach Bob Sundvold has announced the hiring of Rob Rollinson as an assistant coach. Rollinson comes to UMSL from University of Texas at Tyler where he spent last season as an assistant coach. “We are excited to have Rob join our UMSL Men’s basketball program,” Sundvold said. “He comes highly recommended and is
Malone University Basketball Staff Update
Malone University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Charlie Wallrapp has announced his staff for the 2023-2024 season. TJ Schlenvogt, Jordan Lindesmith, and Henry Wallrapp will serve as assistant coaches while John Quam will be a graduate assistant. “I am extremely excited about the staff that we were able to put together in a short period of time,” Coach
Fisher promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Western Oregon
Bryan Fisher has been promoted to associate head men’s basketball coach at Western Oregon University. Fisher in the three seasons he’s been at WOU (one year wasn’t played due to the pandemic), the Wolves have qualified for the GNAC postseason each season and are 28-26 in GNAC play over that stretch. “I want to thank athletic
D2 NEWS: Clarke named Assistant Basketball Coach at Arkansas Monticello
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chad Tapp announced the hiring of Rodney Clarke as the newest member of the Weevils coaching staff. Clarke comes to Monticello after a 4 year stint at Lynn Camp High School in Kentucky, where he coached girls and boys basketball from 2019-2023. Before Lynn Camp, the Mobile, Alabama native had a
RECAP: 2023 College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) With September 1st right around the corner, it’s just about time to button up the 2023 HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker. Here’s a look at all of the changes by the numbers – they are very similar to last year across all levels, and close to 2021 as well (with