Francis Marion University officials have announced that the interim tag has been removed from Patriot men’s basketball head coach Jake Zehnder‘s title. The announcement was made before the team in a raucous locker room following Friday’s 87-75 win over local-rival Coker University – a victory that upped the Patriots’ season record to 7-4. “Athletic director Murray
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OFFICIAL: St. Lifer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida Southern
Back on 10/12, I mentioned that Bryant DBO Luke St. Lifer was on the move (DAILY DIRT). Here’s the official release from Florida Southern announcing his hiring: Florida Southern College Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Mike Donnelly, added a familiar face to the sideline for the 2022-23 season after the departure and four years of service from
Wallace joins Cal State East Bay Basketball staff
Dee Wallace has joined the men’s basketball coaching staff at Cal State East Bay for the 2022-23 season. Prior to joining the Pioneers, Wallace served one season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Dominican University of California. Before Dominican, he was an assistant coach at Humboldt State in the role of recruiting coordinator, was
Mathews named Assistant Basketball Coach at McKendree
McKendree University men’s basketball coach George Suggs has announced the addition of Peoria, Ill., native Hank Mathews as his new assistant coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “Hank brings a great passion for the game of basketball. He is a proven winner, both as a collegiate player and coach and understands what it takes to be successful,” Suggs said.
OFFICIAL: Watts named Interim Head Coach at D2 Mercy College
I mentioned this one last night – it’s now been made official by Mercy College. Here’s the release: Mercy College Director of Athletics Matt Kilcullen Jr. has announced the promotion of Chris Watts to Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Watts replaces Michael Maczko who has resigned his position at Mercy to accept a full-time assistant men’s basketball position at
D2 DIRT: Mercy’s Maczko departs for assistant spot
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Mike Maczko has resigned as the head basketball coach at D2 Mercy College (NY), and has accepted an assistant job D3 Baruch College (NY). Maczko took over at Mercy back in 2017, following a stint as an assistant at D2 Post University. He also served as a
Hudson added to Oklahoma Baptist Basketball Staff
Head coach Jason Eaker has announced the addition of Steve Hudson as the men’s basketball assistant coach. Hudson completes the support staff of two after the hiring of Mitch Hollis in August. Hudson comes to Oklahoma Baptist after spending the last two seasons with GAC affiliate East Central, where he served as an assistant coach. He brings 38 years of coaching
Fudala named first-ever Head Basketball Coach at D2 USC Beaufort
The University of South Carolina Beaufort Department of Athletics announced that Ron Fudala has agreed to become the first-ever men’s basketball coach. Fudala comes from IUP (Indiana University Pennsylvania, NCAA Division II school, PSAC [Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference] member) as he has been the Associate Head Coach for the Crimson Hawks for the last four
Zehnder elevated to Interim Head Coach at D2 Francis Marion
Jacob Zehnder has been elevated to Interim Head Basketball Coach at Francis Marion University for the 2022-23 season. He replaces long-time head coach Gary Edwards, who announced his retirement this past Tuesday. Zehnder had served as an assistant under Edwards since 2020. Last season, he helped the Patriot program to a 10-win improvement over the
Long-time Francis Marion Head Coach Edwards announces retirement
Long-time Francis Marion University men’s basketball head coach Gary Edwards announced his retirement on Tuesday (Oct. 11) prior to the beginning of the 2022-23 season. FMU officials have named assistant coach Jake Zehnder as the interim head coach for the upcoming campaign. A native of Virginia Beach, Va., Edwards graced the FMU sidelines for the past 16
Johnson promoted to Head Coach at Caldwell University
Caldwell University President Matthew Whelan, Ed.D and Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Mark A. Corino have announced the promotion of long-time assistant coach Dean Johnson as the next head coach for the men’s basketball program effective immediately. “I am pleased to announce that Dean Johnson, a 30-year member of the Caldwell family and long-time softball coach and assistant basketball coach has accepted
Knight named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Anderson U (IN)
The Anderson University athletics department, Athletic Director Marcie Taylor and Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach Carter Collins have named Dijon Knight as Anderson’s head men’s golf coach and assistant men’s basketball coach. Knight arrives at Anderson after spending the last four years as an assistant men’s basketball coach at North Central College. Collins, who previously