Getting busy this week. A few things that I’ve heard…. Interesting press release from Binghamton yesterday where they announced Levell Sanders as their new head coach. There was no mention of “interim” in his title, even though after Tommy Dempsey was not retained last week, the University announced that Sanders would serve as the interim
Baitey joins Emory U MBB staff
Emory Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jason Zimmerman has announced that former Eagle Gebereal Baitey has joined the staff as assistant coach. Baitey replaces Kevin Sullivan who took a job in the private sector. Baitey competed for Emory from 2015-16 through 2018-19, appearing in 105 games and drawing 54 starting assignments. When he wrapped up his
D3 DIRT: Wilson College (PA) opens
Brian Zoeller is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Wilson College (PA). He had served as the Phoenix head coach since 2015, and complied a 57-71 (.445) record during his tenure. Zoeller was the second head coach in program history. His best season came in 2017-18, when he led the Phoenix to
Coaching Change made at D3 Adrian College
Kyle Lindsay is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Adrian College (MI). He has been replaced by assistant coach Tim Kaiser, who coached the team in their 85-80 win over Alma on Saturday, and their MIAA opener last night (59-57 loss at Calvin). Lindsay had been the Bulldogs head coach since 2016, and
Gimbel tabbed as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Washington College
Washington College head men’s basketball coach Aaron Goodman has announced that Joe Gimbel has joined the Shoremen as assistant coach. “I am excited to welcome Joe Gimbel to our Shoremen Basketball Family!” stated Goodman. “He has a terrific pedigree, working alongside legendary, Big 5 Hall of Fame Coach, Fran Dunphy, and current coach and Temple basketball
FDU Florham Men’s Basketball Staff Update
A few additions to the men’s basketball staff at D3 Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham: Boye Akinsiku Akinsiku spent last season as an Assistant Coach at City College of New York. His primary responsibility was in recruiting, leading the Beavers recruiting in the tri-state area as well as their national junior college recruiting efforts. On the
Milburn promoted to Associate Head Coach at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary’s College of Maryland head men’s basketball coach Chris Harney has announced the promotion of Dominic Milburn from assistant coach to associate head coach of the Seahawks. “It’s an honor to have a coach like Dominic Milburn on our staff and he is much deserving of this promotion to associate head coach,” stated Harney. “He’s
OFFICIAL: Scott headed to Keuka, Maxwell named interim head coach at SUNY Cobleskill
SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Director Marie Curran-Headley announced today that head men’s basketball coach Jake Scott has resigned to accept the head men’s basketball coaching position at Keuka College in Keuka Park, N.Y. Fighting Tiger Assistant Coach Justin Maxwell will take over as the team’s Interim Head Coach for this season prior to the college conducting
D3 DIRT: Keuka College set to hire current D3 head coach
I can confirm through multiple sources that D3 Keuka College (NY) will hire Jake Scott as their new head men’s basketball coach. Scott, the current head coach at D3 SUNY Cobleskill, will replace Thad Phillips who resigned back in November. Scott took over at SUNY Cobleskill back in 2016 after a four-year run as the
Former Siena standout Fisher joins Susquehanna staff
Head Coach Frank Marcinek has announced the selection of Evan Fisher as an assistant coach for the Susquehanna University men’s basketball program. Fisher arrives at Susquehanna following a year as a member of the professional basketball team, Vaerlose Basketball Club, Horsholm, Denmark. The 6-9 forward earned Basketligaen All-Import First Team honors after leading Vaerlose, which competes
Knight elevated to Associate Head coach at UMPI
Mark Knight has been elevated to Associate Head Coach for the men’s basketball program at UMPI. Knight has served the past three seasons as the lead assistant coach for the program, helping lead the program to new heights since UMPI became a NCAA Division III member in 2008. This past season UMPI picked up their
Daily News & Notes – 1/5/21
Today’s Daily News and Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will miss Wednesday’s game vs. Boston College as he self-isolates. Krzyzewski said that a member of his family tested positive for COVID-19 which has forced he and his wife, Mickie, to quarantine. Both have tested negative for the virus. More