Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that NJCAA Borough of Manhattan Community College will name Thomas Keenan as their new head men’s basketball coach. Kennan has spent the past three seasons as an assistant at D3 Medgar Evers College. The veteran assistant coach has also worked at Brooklyn College, Mount Saint Vincent, and Nazareth
Sanicola named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean has announced the hiring of Robert Sanicola as the 16th head men’s basketball coach in Huskies’ program history. Sanicola takes over the Huskies, replacing former coach Karl Henrikson ’79 who retired this July. “We are very excited to welcome Rob Sanicola to our staff as our
Daily Dirt – 8/24/21
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard… I mentioned back on 8/12 that San Diego State’s Jay Morris was headed to USC. While that has not been officially announced yet, it looks like his replacement at San Diego State is set. It sounds like Pacific assistant JayDee Luster has been hired by
MacMartin joins Dubuque Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The University of Dubuque men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Chris MacMartin as an assistant coach to fill out Robbie Sieverding‘s coaching staff. Chris MacMartin joins the UD Men’s basketball program after seven years on staff at Northern Illinois University. MacMartin served as an assistant coach at NIU in 2020-21, following one season as
Lenahan named Head Basketball Coach at Bard
The Bard College Department of Athletics and Recreation has hired Michael Lenahan as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. A longtime NCAA Div. I and Div. III assistant coach, and a member of the 2019 National Association of Basketball Coaches Under Armour 30-Under-30 Team, Lenahan is leaving the West Coast for the East Coast for his first
D3 DIRT: Dean’s Cabral set to retire
After 40 seasons as a head coach, Dean College’s Rico Cabral has announced that he will retire from coaching. Over his career Cabral owns an overall record of 576-403. During his seven seasons at the helm at Dean, Cabral amassed a 105-54 record. In his first season, the Bulldogs captured the Region 21 Championship. Prior
Griffin named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at SUNY Canton
Mason Griffin, a former head basketball coach at the collegiate level, has been named the next assistant men’s basketball coach of the SUNY Canton men’s basketball program. Griffin comes to SUNY Canton from Unity College where he was the Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the Rams during the 2019-2020 season. “I am very excited to
Damazo resigns as Head Coach at D3 Valley Forge; Hardeman named Interim Head Coach
Head Men’s Basketball Coach DJ Damazo has recently accepted a position as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Grinnell College, located in Grinnell, Iowa. Grinnell is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Midwest Conference (MWC). TJ Hardeman has been named as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. When DJ Damazo stepped foot
Sciria named Assistant Basketball Coach at New England College
The New England College men’s basketball team is excited to announce the addition of Coach Shannon Sciria to its staff. Shannon is no stranger to NEC, as he is currently in his second year on the Henniker campus as a member of the Office of Career and Life Planning. Coach Sciria has
Lydic appointed Interim Head Mens Basketball Coach at Berry College
Berry College Director of Athletics, Angel Mason, announced the appointment of Trevor Lydic as Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Lydic has served as an assistant coach on the Vikings staff over the last three seasons. His appointment comes following the departure of Mitch Cole to Division I, Samford University. “I am excited to continue
OFFICIAL: Alibrandi named Head Basketball Coach at Curry College
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned on Monday (D3 DIRT). Phil Alibrandi has officially been named as the head coach at D3 Curry College. Here is the the release from the school: Director of Athletics Vinnie Eruzione is pleased to announce Phil Alibrandi as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program.
Daily Dirt – 8/12/21
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Chip Cunningham has been added to the staff at UMass Lowell as the Director of Basketball Operations. Cunningham had spent the past six seasons as the video coordinator at Boston College, and had previously served in administrative roles at Ohio and