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
D2 DIRT: Salem University (WVa) Opens…
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Salem University (WVa) has opened as head coach Robert Ford has departed for a new position. Ford had been the Tigers head coach for the past past two seasons, going 18-8 in year one, and 6-6 this past year in the COVID shortened season. He also
Morehouse Head Coach Grady Brewer passes away
The Morehouse College community is mourning the loss of head basketball coach Grady Brewer ’80, who passed away on Saturday, May 29 following an illness at the age of 63. “The past several decades can only justly be described as the Grady Brewer era at Morehouse,” said David A. Thomas, Ph.D., Morehouse College president. “The
Daily Dirt – 5/27/21
Daily Dirt compiled by: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick hitters from the D1 level… I have heard that Boston University Director of Basketball Operations Al Paul will be hired as an assistant at Yale. Paul has been at BU for the past three seasons, where he began as the video coordinator before being elevated
Johnson promoted to Associate Head Coach at UAM
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Department of Athletics has announced a promotion for Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Kris Johnson to the position of Associate Head Coach. The promotions is a reflection of Johnson’s continued investment in his role and responsibilities in his position as he continues to bolster the student-athlete experience on and off the
Rodgers named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Newberry
Newberry head basketball coach Jason Taylor announced the hiring of South Carolina native Stephen Rodgers as an assistant basketball coach. “Stephen is going to do a great job for our program and Newberry College,” Taylor said. “His familiarity with the state growing up nearby and having played for one of the best coaches at any