Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Towson will hire D2 Millersville University assistant Chris Conway as the Director of Player Development. Conway joined the Milersville coaching staff as a graduate assistant in 2017 and was elevated to the program’s full-time assistant coach prior to the 2019-20 season. Before coming to
Alaska Anchorage Men’s Basketball Staff Update
With the start of official practice just weeks away, Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball head coach Rusty Osborne announced a pair of staff additions to the Seawolf program, welcoming assistant coach Jalon McCullough and volunteer assistant coach Ryan Engebretsen. “I’m excited to welcome both Jalon and Ryan – two home-grown Alaskans – to round out our
Illinois Springfield adds Bethel as new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
The University of Illinois Springfield men’s basketball program announced that Nate Bethel is the team’s new assistant coach for the 2021-22 season. “We are very excited to add Nate to our staff,” said head coach Matt Brock. “He was a team leader who had a lot of success on the court as a player and knows
Daily Dirt – 9/24/21
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick things that I’ve heard… I can confirm that Manhattan assistant Doug Thibault has departed the Jaspers staff and has accepted a role at IMG Academy in Florida. Thibault had spent the past three seasons at Manhattan, and also spent ten years as an assistant at Longwood. No word
DeAtley promoted to Head Assistant Coach at D2 Lynn U
Lynn University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Price has promoted Nick DeAtley to Head Assistant Coach. DeAtley joined the Fighting Knights as a Graduate Assistant in 2018. In that season, Lynn finished 25-7 overall and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The following season, DeAtley was brought in as a Volunteer Assistant Coach.
Gaines named Assistant Coach at Central State University
Kelvin Gaines has been named Central State University’s assistant men’s basketball coach as announced by CSU head coach Antonio O. Davis. “We are thrilled to have Coach Gaines on our staff,” Davis says. “With his knowledge of the game, ability to recruit and previous coaching experiences, Coach Gaines is a great addition to our program. As we prepare
Blow signs contract extension at Virginia State
Virginia State University is proud to announce that Trojans’ head men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow, Jr. has signed an extended contract with the University and will remain as head coach through 2023. Coach Blow joined the VSU Trojan family in 2013. Since his arrival as head coach, he led VSU to an overall record of
Carrington added to ECSU Men’s Basketball Staff
Elizabeth City State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shawn Walker has added Marque Carrington to the coaching staff. Coach Carrington brings 19 years of coaching experience to the Vikings Men’s Basketball program, along with a lifetime of knowledge of the game. Most recently, Carrington completed his third season as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Southeast
Interim tag removed as Sloan becomes Head Men’s Basketball Coach at WVWC
Derek Sloan has officially been named as the next head coach of the West Virginia Wesleyan men’s basketball program after the interim tag was removed, WVWC Athletic Director Randy Tenney announced. “We are pleased to announce Derek Sloan as our new head men’s basketball coach,” Tenney said. “This creates the best scenario for our men’s basketball
Kay tabbed as top assistant at D2 West Chester
West Chester University men’s basketball head coach Damien Blair has announced that former assistant, Ben Kay, has returned to the Golden Rams as his top assistant for the 2021-22 campaign. Kay replaces Dane Watts, who stepped down from coaching in August. Kay spent two seasons on Blair’s coaching staff from 2015 to 2017, before leaving
Jordan named Associate Head Coach at Morehouse College
Alfred Jordan has accepted the associate head basketball coach position at Morehouse College. Jordan most recently served as the head coach at Clark Atlanta University. Jordan replaced George Lynch as the head coach at CAU back in July of 2020. The Clark Atlanta alum, had been on Darrell Walker’s staff at Little Rock for two
Wellington named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lane College
Lane College head men’s basketball coach Andre Turner has announced the hiring of Barry Wellington as assistant coach for the Dragons program. Wellington has spent the past two seasons at Christian Brothers University. Before his stint at CBU, Wellington served as assistant coach at the University of the Cumberlands for two seasons where he was also