Big day today, as the DIII’s finally start practice. A few things that I’ve heard… Ball State assistant Brian Thornton has departed for a job in enforcement with the NCAA. Thornton, who played at Vanderbilt and Xavier, had been at BSU for the past four seasons. He has also been the DBO at Xavier and
Reid Jacoby Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Guilford College
Guilford College Director of Athletics Sue Bower named Reid Jacoby assistant men’s basketball coach. Jacoby, a 2018 graduate of Guilford’s Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC)-rival Randolph College, joins lead assistant Ronnie Thomas on head coach Tom Palombo’s staff for the 2018-19 season. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Jacoby played on 2013 Benedictine College Preparatory
Daily Dirt – 10/9/18
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… Earlier today, I posted a Delaware State men’s basketball staff update. In the story, new DSU head coach Eric Skeeters mentioned that a third assistant will be named shortly. I can confirm that choice will be Stephen Stewart. A former player and assistant at MEAC rival Coppin State,
W&L Names Matt Williams Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Washington and Lee Director of Athletics Jan Hathorn has announced the appointment of Matt Williams as assistant men’s basketball coach effective October 5. Williams comes to W&L from Hampden-Sydney, where he served as an assistant coach last season. The Tigers finished 10th in the ODAC last year, and Williams was involved in all the day-to-day
Western New England University Announces Staff Additions
Western New England University head men’s basketball coach Colin Tabb has announced the addition of Joseph Carty and Mike Duffy. Carty a 2018 graduate of Bridgewater State University, brings experience both on the court as a player and in individual skill development. In his three seasons with the Bears, Carty had career averages of 13
Mike Durilla Named Washington College Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Washington College head men’s basketball coach Aaron Goodman has announced the addition of Mike Durilla as a new assistant coach for the team. Durilla is a 2013 graduate of the College and served as the head manager of the team during his undergraduate days. Since his graduation, Durilla had served as the head freshman boys basketball and
BREAKING: Sachs Placed on Leave, McDermott Named Interim Head Coach at Salisbury
Salisbury University Director of Athletics and Recreation Gerry DiBartolo has announced that Brian McDermott has been named the Interim Head Coach of the men’s basketball program. An SU alumnus who earned his bachelor’s in physical education in 2000, and a master’s in education in 2002, McDermott has served three stints as an assistant coach with
DIII DIRT: Framingham State to hire former DI head coach
I can confirm that Bill Rayor has been hired as the new head basketball coach at Framingham State University. Following his tenure as the head coach at Holy Cross (1995-1999), Raynor had a great run at the JUCO level, guiding MassBay CC to four Regional titles, and capturing four state Coach of the Year, and
Mugar Joins Caltech Men’s Basketball Staff
Peter Mugar has been named as the lead assistant for the Caltech men’s basketball program. Mugar’s primary roles include coordinating the Beavers’ defense, advanced scouting of opponents, practice and game preparation, on-the-floor coaching, and game-related tasks. “We are very fortunate to add Coach Mugar to our staff,” Head Coach Dr. Oliver Eslinger said. “I’ve known him for more
OFFICIAL: Bain Named Head Basketball Coach at Brandeis
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported first back on 9/29 (DIII DIRT)… Brandeis University has hired Jean Bain, the associate head coach at Columbia University, as the 11th men’s basketball head coach in program history, Interim Athletic Director Jeff Ward announced today. “I can’t wait to come back home to New England
DIII DIRT: Ivy League Assistant set to be named Head Coach at Brandeis
I can confirm that Columbia University Associate Head Coach Jean Bain will be named as the next head coach at Brandeis University (MA). Bain, a native of nearby Medford, MA, had been an on the Columbia staff for the past two seasons. He also spent four seasons as the Associate Head Coach at Dartmouth, and
Daily Dirt: SATURDAY EDITION – 9/29/18
A couple quick things on a Saturday morning… I mentioned last week that College of Charleston assistant Matt Braeuer is headed to North Texas. This move has kicked off a bit of a chain reaction as practice gets under way. Earl Grant has promoted DBO Mantoris Robinson to assistant coach replacing Braeuer (Robinson is now