The Morehouse College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that Douglas Whittler who has served as the associate head coach with the basketball program since 2015, will serve as interim head basketball coach for the 2021-22 season following the untimely passing of head coach Grady Brewer in late May. “With the passing of Coach Grady Brewer
Daily Dirt – 7/9/21
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Summer recruiting is in full swing, but coaches are still on the move. Here are some things that I’ve heard… I’ve heard from great sources that Texas Southern assistant Brandon Chambers will be hired as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach at LSU. Chambers had been at TSU for the
Sahibzada promoted to full-time assistant at Simon Fraser U.
Adeel Sahibzada has been promoted to full-time assistant coach with the Simon Fraser University men’s basketball program, Head Coach Steve Hanson announced. Sahibzada, who joined the program last year in a part-time role, brings over a decade of playing and coaching experience to SFU. Sahibzada spent the past five years as an assistant at Chicago
OFFICIAL: Rector named Head Basketball Coach at Salem U.
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported last night (D2 DIRT), Brett Rector has officially been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Salem University (WVa). Here is the official release from the university: Salem University Athletic Director Steve Potts has announced University of Charleston Head Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Brett Rector as the new
D2 DIRT: Salem U (WVa) set hire D2 assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that D2 Salem University (WVa) intends to hire University of Charleston (WVa) assistant Brett Rector as their new head men’s basketball coach. He would replace Robert Ford, who was named as the head coach at NAIA Saint Xavier University (IL) at the beginning of June.
DePriest returns to MSSU MBB program
The Missouri Southern men’s basketball program has added a familiar face to the coaching staff as Jamahl DePriest returns to MSSU as an assistant coach for the Green and Gold. DePriest replaces Paul McMahon who left the program to pursue other career opportunities. “I’m excited to bring Coach DePriest back to Missouri Southern,” said head
Jones tabbed as Assistant Coach at Northwood (MI)
The Northwood University men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of of former NU standout Maurice Jones as an assistant coach. He replaces Carlos McMath, who recently was named the head coach at Schoolcraft Community College. “I am very excited to have Maurice back at Northwood as an assistant coach,” said Lonnie Griffin, who is
Art U. adds Palmquist-Clark to MBB staff
Academy of Art University Athletics has announced Gabe Palmquist-Clark as its new assistant coach for men’s basketball. Bringing more than nine years of experience across the junior college and NCAA Division II levels with a stint at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M most recently, Palmquist-Clark will join Head Coach Scott Waterman and his staff ahead of the Urban
Daily Dirt – 6/17/21
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from a great source that UC Riverside will add Rob Jones as an assistant basketball coach. Jones has most recently served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Men’s Basketball at his alma mater Saint Mary’s (CA). He will replace Wayne Hunter, who became the recruiting coordinator at Washington
UNC Pembroke MBB staff update
UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Drew Richards announced a pair of staff changes on Tuesday morning with the promotion of Dory Hines, as well as the addition of Corey Hendren. Hines will enter his third season alongside Richards after serving on UNCP’s staff during the abbreviated 2020-21 season, as well as during Lander’s run to
Shakir named Assistant Basketball Coach at Emory & Henry
Emory & Henry College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben Thompson has announced the hiring of Khalil Shakir as an assistant coach. Shakir joins the E&H staff after spending the 2020-21 academic year as an assistant boys’ basketball coach at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington, South Carolina. He helped lead the Titans to the SCISA 3A
Mincey added to Montevallo Basketball Staff
The Montevallo men’s basketball has brought in Byron Mincey to serve as the head assistant coach, head coach Danny Young announced Wednesday. Mincey joins Montevallo after serving as an assistant coach for six seasons at Central Georgia Technical College in Macon, Georgia under head coach Reco Dawson. “I’m grateful for the opportunity God has given me to make an impact