Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard… Veteran assistant Nima Omidvar has landed on the staff at North Carolina Central replacing Garrett Bridges (departed for Pacific). Omidvar had most recently been an assistant at Coastal Carolina, and has also worked at Fordham, George Washington, South Alabama, Maryland, and NC State. Josh Baskin is
Reznikoff joins Sarah Lawrence College Basketball Staff
Charlie Reznikoff has joined the Sarah Lawrence College men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Reznikoff graduated from Concordia University of Chicago in 2020 with a BA in Sociology before earning his MS in Sports Leadership (Concentration: Collegiate Athletic Administration) from Northeastern University in 2024. He has been a member of the Jewish Coaches Association since
Randolph College Basketball Staff Update
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Evan Kee has announced three additions to his coaching staff as he begins his first season with Randolph. They are Justin Dalton, Zamir Clifton, and Roderick Williams. Dalton brings more than 20 years of coaching experience at various levels. He was previously the Associate Head Coach at Virginia Episcopal School for
Bokosky announces retirement at D3 Chapman; Krikorian elevated to Head Basketball Coach
After 31 seasons and over-500 wins, Mike Bokosky has announced that he is retiring as the Head Coach of the Chapman University men’s basketball team. Longtime assistant and Chapman University alumnus Dan Krikorian ’07 has been named as his successor. “It is impossible to put into words the impact that Coach Bokosky has had on Chapman University and the student-athletes
DAILY DIRT – 8/2/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Been quiet at HoopDirt on the DIRT front over the last month – sometimes life gets in the way. As many of you know HD is not my full-time job. Even though I’m done coaching, I still work in college athletics. Recently however, I assumed a bit of a new role
D3 DIRT: Elms College expected to hire Nebraska Wesleyan assistant as next Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that D3 Elms College (MA) intends to hire Nebraska Wesleyan assistant Chris Piscioneri as their new head men’s basketball coach. Last season was Piscioneri’s first and only season on the staff at NWU. The North Adams, MA native has previously worked as an assistant at Elmira,
Einhorn departs Dartmouth staff; Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Brandeis
Josh Einhorn has joined the Brandeis University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season, head coach Jean Bain announced today. “We are thrilled to add Josh to our staff,” sad Bain. “He will bring a great amount of experience and knowledge having been an assistant at the division 3 level and at Dartmouth college the last
MacKinnon named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Connecticut
Western Connecticut State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Guy Rancourt has announced the hiring of Brendan MacKinnon to the position of assistant coach, replacing Steven Rudd who served in the same position in 2023-24. MacKinnon departs the Dayton University Flyers’ men’s basketball program where he learned under Head Coach Anthony Grant’s tutelage the past four years. “Brendan MacKinnon is a proven
Butler named Interim Head Basketball Coach at D3 St. Scholastica
Christian Butler has been named Interim Head Coach following long-time St. Scholastica men’s basketball coach David Staniger’s departure. “First and foremost I would like to thank Coach Staniger for bringing me onto his staff a year ago. He has been amazing to work for and I’ve truly enjoyed our time together. I wish him the
Staniger resigns as Head Basketball Coach at St. Scholastica
After 24 seasons as the Head Coach for St. Scholastica men’s basketball, David Staniger has resigned his position. “It is always sad when one of our own decides to depart. Coach Staniger has been a vital catalyst in our community for over 24 years. We will miss his dynamic energy and sincere dedication to CSS Athletics and
Smith resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 SUNY Morrisville
Men’s basketball coach and assistant athletic director Joe Smith, has announced his resignation from SUNY Morrisville after 15 years at the helm of the program. Smith departs Morrisville to pursue another administrative opportunity within intercollegiate athletics. “First and foremost, we are incredibly proud and happy for Joe as he takes this next move,” said SUNY Morrisville Director
King named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Trinity (CT)
Trinity College Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Peter King as new assistant Men’s Basketball coach for the 2024-25 season, announced by Trinity College Director of Athletics Drew Galbraith. King joins the Bantams coaching staff after serving as assistant coach at Springfield College during the 2023-24 season. A defensive-minded coach, King helped orchestrate