Donnie Jones

Stetson’s Jones receives contract extension

Stetson University Men’s Basketball coach Donnie Jones, who is in his third season leading the Hatters, has signed a contract extension that will keep him on the Stetson bench through at least the 2025-26 season. “I want to make sure Coach Jones knows how much we appreciate the work he and his staff have put into

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Daily Dirt – 3/26/19

Crazy day so far. Here’s a quick “speed round” of the Daily Dirt. More to come…   The Scott Cross to Troy rumors are heating up. Sounds like this one could be done soon (or may in fact be done). Cross was 225-161 in his 12 seasons at UT Arlington before being released after a

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Donnie Jones Joins Wichita State Basketball Staff

Wichita State has hired veteran Donnie Jones to fill its men’s basketball assistant coaching vacancy, head coach Gregg Marshall announced Wednesday. Jones, 50, worked as a college scout for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers during the 2016-17 season. Prior to that, he spent nine years as a Division I head coach, first at Marshall University

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OFFICIAL: Central Florida, Donnie Jones Part Ways

UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday night that head men’s basketball coach Donnie Jones has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After a great deal of thought and deliberation, we have determined that a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program is necessary,” said White. “Donnie and his

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Ricardo Greer Added to Central Florida Staff

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish UCF men’s basketball head coach Donnie Jones made another summer addition to his staff, announcing on Friday the hiring of Ricardo Greer as the Knights’ new Director of Player Development. Greer brings with him a wealth of basketball experience to UCF, having played collegiately at Pittsburgh from 1997-2001, for

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Central Florida Adds Veteran NBA Assistant to Staff

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish UCF men’s basketball head coach Donnie Jones added to his staff this week, announcing the hiring of long-time NBA assistant coach Tom Sterner as the Knights’ Director of Program Development on Wednesday. “Tom brings great coaching experience,” Jones said. “He’s been at the highest level, coaching in the NBA for 25

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A.J. Register Named DBO at Central Florida

Central Florida men’s basketball head coach Donnie Jones added to his staff on Monday, announcing the hiring of A.J. Register as the program’s new Director of Operations for the 2015-16 campaign. Register worked as a graduate assistant with the Knights during the 2014-15 season, helping to prepare scouting reports, working with game film, and organizing offseason

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