Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 9/24 (Daily Dirt). The hiring of former Delware State head coach Keith Walker at Allen University (SC) is now official. Here’s the press release from AU: Allen University President Ernest C. McNealey, Ph.D. and Director of Athletics Jasher Cox has selected highly decorated head coach
Stokes named Head Basketball Coach at Cheney University
Terrell Stokes has been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Cheney University (PA). A former standout at Maryland, Stokes had been an assistant at the University of District of Columbia since 2009. He also worked as an assistant at Loyola (MD), and Elizabeth City State. “Cheyney is a perfect fit to
UVA Wise Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Austin Howard has been named as an assistant coach and Blake Stinson has been elevated to assistant coach at D2 UVA Wise. Austin Howard Howard, originally from Pulaski, Tenn., completed his undergraduate education at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla. from 2013 to 2018, where he was a five-year student-athlete on the basketball team and
Daily Dirt – 9/30/21
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