Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Franz has announced the hiring of his new assistant, Jason Hinson who will help lead the team in the upcoming 2016-17 season. “We are very happy to have Jason join our basketball program,” Franz said. “I’ve known Jason for some time and he has worked and played for excellent coaches in the programs he
Justin Newton Named Assistant Basketball Coach at the University of Arkansas at Monticello
Justin Newton has been hired as an assistant coach for the University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team. Newton comes to UAM after serving the 2015-16 season as assistant men’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Lee just completed its first year as a full member of the NCAA
Daily Dirt: DII Edition – 5/10/16
A few things that I’ve heard from the NCAA DII level… Texas A&M International will add Louis Truscott as an assistant coach. He had spent the past three seasons as an assistant at Western Nebraska CC. Truscott played in the CBA and over seas following his playing career at Nebraska (1998-2000) and Houston (2001-2003). Emmanuel College (GA)
OFFICIAL: Joe Gallo Named Head Basketball Coach at Merrimack College
Joe Gallo, a 2004 alumnus and former assistant coach (2005-09) of the Merrimack College men’s basketball program, has been named the eighth head men’s basketball coach in program history, as announced by Director of Athletics Jeremy Gibson on Monday. An introductory press conference will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. The press
Seattle Pacific Hires Grant Leep as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Grant Leep, who served seven seasons as an assistant at Seattle Pacific University, has been appointed as the school’s head men’s basketball coach, Athletic Director Tom Box announced Monday. Leep, 36, has strong basketball connections throughout the Northwest. He was an All-America player at Mount Vernon (Wash.) High School before lettering four years at the
DII DIRT: Joe Gallo to become Head Coach at Merrimack College
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Robert Morris assistant Joe Gallo will be named as the next head coach at DII Merrimack College. Gallo is a 2004 Merrimack graduate who has been at Robert Morris for the past four seasons. He also spent two seasons as an assistant at Dartmouth and has worked for the Hoop Group.
Daily Dirt – 5/6/16
Here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… On Wednesday, I mentioned that Rider associate head coach Mike Witcoskie would be joining Donyell Marshall’s staff at Central Connecticut (Daily Dirt – 5/4/16). I have now also heard that Marshall will hire Lamar assistant Anthony Anderson and retain current CCSU assistant Obie Nwadike. Anderson has also
Houston Reed Tabbed as Head Basketball Coach at Chadron State
Chadron State College Athletic Director Joel R. Smith has announced the addition of Houston Reed to the athletic department staff as head men’s basketball coach. “I’m excited about the enthusiasm Houston brings to Eagle men’s basketball,” said Smith. “He has a long history of winning basketball and a good understanding of what it will take
Shearon Joins Fresno Pacific Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Fresno Pacific head men’s basketball coach C.J. Haydock has announced the addition of A.J. Shearonto his coaching staff. Shearon comes to FPU after coaching locally at Liberty High School – Bakersfield where he led the Patriots to three league championships and one valley title. “We are thrilled with the addition of A.J. to our staff,” said Haydock. “A.J. is
HOT: Ryan Looney Named Head Basketball Coach at Point Loma
Ryan Looney has been named the newest head coach of Point Loma men’s basketball team, announced Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton on Tuesday, May 3. Looney will become the 14th coach in the history of the PLNU men’s basketball program. “I am beyond thrilled to have Ryan accept our offer to be the next head men’s
Daily Dirt – 5/3/16
Some things that I have heard today… TCU head coach Jamie Dixon will hire Louisiana Tech assistant Corey Barker as his third assistant. He joins Ryan Miller (UNLV) and David Patrick on Dixon’s staff. Barker has also been an assistant at Bowling Green and Arkansas State. He’s a Houston native with deep Texas recruiting ties.
Saint Joseph’s (IN) Tabs Evan Lavery as Top Assistant
Evan Lavery has been announced as the top assistant coach for Head Coach Tom Church and the Saint Joseph’s College men’s basketball program on Thursday. Lavery comes from Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois, a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DIII school where he spent the last three seasons. “Evan came highly recommend among the coaching