Drexel

Allison named Men’s Basketball Chief at Drexel

Drexel Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zach Spiker has named Jason Allison as Chief of Staff. Allison came to Drexel after spending the last eight seasons at Appalachian State. The 2022-2023 will be his 16th season on a Division I bench. Allison will work with all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scouting, scheduling, player development and game preparation. “We

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Daily News & Notes – 1/28/21

Today’s Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… With Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week being in full swing, here’s a great tribute to former Muskingum University head coach Gene Ford, who passed away after a battle with cancer back in 2019. His sons, Stony Brook head coach Geno Ford,

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Jordan departs Colgate; Joins Drexel Basketball Staff

Drexel Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zach Spiker has announced the addition of Mike Jordan to his staff. Jordan returns to his hometown as an assistant coach after serving in that capacity for the last eight seasons at Colgate University. Jordan will work with all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scouting, player development and game

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Spiker Agrees to Contract Extension at Drexel

Drexel Head Coach Zach Spiker has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, Drexel Athletics announced. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Spiker, the 26th head coach in Drexel history, recently completed his second season with the Dragons. He has increased their win total in each of his first two seasons. His team has averaged

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Daily Dirt – 3/24/16

A few things to start the day… On Monday, I mentioned some candidates to replace Eric Reveno at Portland.  I have now also heard Columbia head coach Kyle Smith’s name mentioned here.  His team is currently 23-10 and still playing in the CIT.  He knows the WCC – he spent nine seasons at St. Mary’s

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Daily Dirt – 3/23/16

The busy week continues…here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard in the past few hours… On Monday, I mentioned FGCU head coach Joe Dooley and Vanderbilt head coach Kevin Stallings and their involvement at St. Louis (Daily Dirt – 3/21/16).  The “hot” name here now is Valparaiso head coach Bryce Drew.  His team

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Saturday Dirt – 3/19/16

Here are some things that I’ve heard while watching some great buzzer beaters and upsets… Stony Brook: The ink isn’t even dry yet on the Pikiell to Rutgers deal, but rumors are already swirling here…Associate head coach Jay Young, who has been at Stony Brook for the past 11-years is the leader here.  Before his time

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