William Jewell Director of Athletics Tom Eisenhauer and head men’s basketball coach Larry Holley have announced the hiring of Christian Hildebrandt as the new assistant men’s basketball coach, effective Thursday, October 18. “I’m very excited to add Christian Hildebrandt to our coaching staff,” said Holley. “I had the privilege of coaching him, he was a
Furman Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Furman University is set to name William Jewel College (MO) associate head coach Jimmie Williams as an assistant. He would replace Trey Meyer who departed the Paladins staff earlier this fall to become the Director of Recruiting / Player Development at the College of Charleston. Williams, who
Horner Completes Men’s Basketball Staff at Truman State
Truman State University men’s basketball head coach, Jeff Horner, has completed his staff with the hiring of a second assistant in Pat Sodemann. Sodemann, a 2015 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University comes to Kirksville after a 2017-18 NCAA Tournament run at Ohio Dominican University. “We are excited to have Pat be a part of Truman
Austin McBeth Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Truman State
Truman State University men’s basketball head coach, Jeff Horner, has announced the hiring of Austin McBeth as his top assistant beginning with the 2018-19 season. McBeth, a 2012 graduate from Iowa State University, comes to Kirksville after two years as an assistant under Bill Walker at the University of Illinois Springfield. “I’m excited to have
Jeff Horner Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Truman State
Truman State University director of athletics, Jerry Wollmering, has announced the hiring of Jeff Horner as the next Head Coach of the Bulldog Men’s Basketball program. The former standout point guard at the University of Iowa (2002-06) comes to Kirksville after a successful four-year run at Division I University of North Dakota of the Big
OFFICIAL: Chris Foster Named Head Basketball Coach at McKendree University
Following up on a report from yesterday (DII DIRT). It’s now been made official… McKendree University director of athletics Chuck Brueggemann announced on Friday that Chris Foster has accepted an offer to become the new men’s basketball coach for the Bearcats. Foster replaces Harry Statham, the all-time wins leader in college basketball history with 1,122
Harry Statham Retires as Head Basketball Coach at McKendree University
Chuck Brueggemann, McKendree University director of athletics, has announced the decision that Harry Statham will conclude his service as the men’s basketball coach effective at the end of his current appointment, May 31, 2018. The University has extended Statham the opportunity to continue his current faculty appointment as assistant professor of physical education for the
Quincy University Announces Men’s Basketball Staff Additions
Head basketball coach Ryan Hellenthal announced two additions to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Hellenthal announced that he has added Tim Bergstraser and Von Washington to his staff. Bergstraser will assume the title of assistant coach for the 2017-2018 season. He comes to Quincy after spending two seasons as an assistant coach
Lewis University Adds Nick Rocco as Assistant Basketball Coach
Nick Rocco has been named as an assistant coach for the Lewis University men’s basketball team. Rocco comes to Lewis after spending the last four seasons as an assistant to legendary prep basketball coach Gene Pingatore at St. Joseph’s in Westchester, Ill. During his tenure, St. Joseph’s won two Chicago Catholic League championships, three regional
HOT: Bell Retires From Coaching Post, Hellenthal Named Head Coach at Quincy University
Quincy University vice president of intercollegiate athletics Marty Bell announced Thursday (Aug. 10) that he is retiring as men’s basketball head coach and will focus solely on running the University’s athletic department. Assistant coach Ryan Hellenthal has been promoted to the top spot, becoming the program’s 15th head coach. Bell spent 14 seasons on the
Bellarmine, Davenport agree to contract extension
Bellarmine University announced today that the school and head men’s basketball coach Scott Davenport have reached a contract agreement that essentially assures his position at Bellarmine until his retirement. “Bellarmine University’s basketball program is one of which we can be very proud,” said Bellarmine President Dr. Susan M. Donovan. “Over the past decade, the Knights
Maryville University Names Mike Brown Assistant Basketball Coach
Maryville University head men’s basketball coach Marc Stricker announced the hiring of Mike Brown as an assistant coach for the Saints. Brown comes to Maryville University after serving two seasons as the head coach at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago. “We are excited to add Mike to our basketball program and Saints Nation,” Stricker