Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Andrew Cobian has been promoted to director of player development and Sean Smith has been named the director of men’s basketball operations. “We are thrilled to announce these new titles for Andrew and Sean,” commented Mihalich. “Andrew and Sean have been big parts of our success here at Hofstra
Curtin elevated to Assistant Coach at Hofstra
Hofstra Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that he has promoted Colin Curtin to the position of assistant coach. “Colin is a hard-working and extremely loyal coach who is well-prepared and ready for this new position,” commented Mihalich. “Colin is a student of the game and has dedicated himself to being a great coach and we are
Farrelly promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Mike Farrelly has been promoted to associate head coach of the Pride. Farrelly will be entering his seventh season at Hofstra in 2019-20. “There is no one more deserving of this promotion than Mike,” commented Mihalich. “He is extremely knowledgeable and his forward-thinking as
Mihalich Awarded Contract Extension at Hofstra
Hofstra University Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today a contract extension for Pride Head Men’s Basketball Joe Mihalich. The new extension will take Mihalich through the 2023-24 season. “We are thrilled to make today’s announcement about Coach Mihalich,” commented Cole Jr. “Joe has been a guiding force in the success of our men’s
Milestone wins for Bennett, Pitino, and Mihalich
Three Division I head coaches reached milestone victories over the past few days… With #4 Virginia’s 100-64 win over Marshall yesterday, head coach Tony Bennett recorded his 300th career win (231st at Virginia) to become the 80th active DI head coach with 300 or more wins. Richard Pitino collected his 100th victory at Minnesota last
Curtin Promoted to Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Colin Curtin has been promoted to special assistant to the head coach. “We are so thrilled to recognize the incredible work that Colin does for our program and the Hofstra community,” commented Mihalich. “Colin is so deserving of this promotion and we can’t thank
Hofstra’s Joe Mihalich Receives Contract Extension
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today a contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich. “Joe continues to be an outstanding coach, educator and valued member of the Hofstra community, and we are excited that his successful tenure at Hofstra will continue,” commented Hathaway. “The Hofstra Men’s
OFFICIAL: Cobian Named Video Coordinator at Hofstra
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this month (NY DI DIRT)… Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Andrew Cobian as joined his staff as the program’s video coordinator. “Andrew will be an integral part of our staff,” commented Mihalich. “He has a tremendous work ethic and we
Daily Dirt – 9/12/16
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… Former Delaware assistant Phil Martelli, Jr. has landed as an assistant with the Delaware 87ers (D-League). He had spent the previous five seasons at UD, and has also worked at Niagara, Manhattan, and Central Connecticut. He played for his father, Phil Martelli, at St. Joe’s. Saagar Sarin has
NY DI Dirt…
Here are a few things that I’ve heard from New York… I can confirm that Maine assistant coach Zak Boisvert has been hired as an assistant at Army. Boisvert had been at Maine for the past two seasons and has also worked at Iona and Fairleigh Dickinson. An official announcement is expected shortly. I can
Lamar Barrett Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced the addition of Lamar Barrett to the position of assistant coach with the Pride. Barrett replaces Akbar Waheed, who departed in May to accept an assistant coaching position at Georgetown. “Lamar is a great addition to the Hofstra Basketball coaching staff,” commented Mihalich. “He has extensive
Georgetown Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Georgetown will hire Hofstra’s Akbar Waheed as an assistant coach. He will replace Tavares Hardy who became an assistant on Josh Pastner’s staff at Georgia Tech earlier this month. Last year was Waheed’s first as an assistant coach at Hofstra. He also served as an assistant at Boston College (2010-2014) and