Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on April 30th (DII Dirt)… One of NCAA Division II’s most successful head coaches is set to take over the Delta State University Men’s Basketball program, as Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison announced Mike Nienaber as the 16th head coach of the Statesmen on Monday,
Hamburger Hired as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Pitt State
Pittsburg State University head men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson announced that Jake Hamburger has been hired as an assistant coach for the Gorillas. Hamburger comes to Pitt State from the University of Oregon where he served as a graduate assistant coach for the Ducks the past two seasons. Oregon posted a 25-13 record and advanced
Conti Named Head Basketball Coach at NYIT
Evan Conti, who finished last season as the interim head coach, has been selected as the permanent leader for the program, director of athletics Dan Vélez announced Thursday. Conti, a former standout guard at Quinnipiac, who has professional playing experience in Israel, had joined the NYIT men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach before the
Fazio to Join Seattle Pacific Basketball Staff
Keffrey Fazio, who was the head coach at West Seattle High School the past six seasons, was hired as an assistant coach at Seattle Pacific University, men’s basketball head coach Gr ant Leep announced Tuesday. Fazio, 35, transformed West Seattle into a contender in Seattle’s competitive Metro League after taking over in 2013. He twice
DII DIRT: Hicks resigns at Georgia Southwestern; Accepts JUCO job
I can confirm that Ben Hicks has resigned as the head basketball coach at DII Georgia Southwestern University, and will be named as the new head coach at Chattachoochie Valley CC (AL). Hicks has spent the past two seasons at Peach Belt member GSW. He also spent four seasons as an assistant at Columbus State,
Daily Dirt – 5/1/19
Some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like former Cal Poly head coach Joe Callero has interviewed for the opening at Western Oregon. Callero, who was the head coach at Cal Poly from 2009-19, had previously worked in Western Oregon’s league (GNAC) as the head coach at Seattle (2001-09). Bob Marlin’s search to replace Kevin
DII DIRT: Delta State set to hire new Head Basketball Coach from GSC foe
I have heard from multiple sources that Delta State will name Mike Nienaber as their new head basketball coach. Nienaber is currently the head coach at Gulf South Conference foe Christian Brothers University. He will replace Jim Boone who became the head coach at Arkansas Fort Smith earlier this spring. Nienaber has been at CBU
OFFICIAL: Jefferson Named Head Basketball Coach at Gannon
Following up on some DIRT from earlier this morning… Gannon University has named Kelvin Jefferson as its next head men’s basketball coach, announcing the hire at a press conference Tuesday morning in the boardroom of Gannon’s Old Main. Jefferson brings 24 years of coaching experience with him to Erie, including 12 seasons as a Division
DII DIRT: Gannon expected to name Old Dominion assistant as next Head Coach
Been following this one for a while… After first offering their job to big-time JUCO head coach from Florida who turned it down last week, DII Gannon University (PA) is apparently now set to name Kelvin Jefferson as their next head coach. The Old Dominion assistant has been on Jeff Jones staff since 2016. He
OFFICIAL: Art U. names Waterman as new Head Basketball Coach
Following up on something that I mentioned back on 4/20 (Daily Dirt)… Academy of Art University Athletics and director of athletics Brad Jones have selected Scott Waterman as the new head coach of the Urban Knights’ men’s basketball program. Waterman, who brings 17 years of basketball coaching experience with time spent at Dartmouth, Pomona-Pitzer, Cal State Fullerton, and Long
Logie Named Head Basketball Coach at Point Loma
Matt Logie has been named the newest head coach of the Point Loma men’s basketball team, announced Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton on Thursday, Apr. 25. Logie will become the 15th coach in the history of the PLNU men’s basketball program. “I am really excited to welcome Matt, Julia, Addy (9) and Luke (6) to Point
Dirden Resigns at Northwest Oklahoma State; Accepts DI assistant job
Northwestern Oklahoma State University head men’s basketball coach Shawn Dirden has resigned his position to become an assistant coach at a NCAA Division I institution, Brad Franz, director of athletics announced Wednesday. During his three seasons as the head coach of the Rangers, Dirden compiled a 42-42 overall record. Dirden led the Rangers to a 22-7 campaign in 2017-18,