Youngstown State University men’s basketball head coach Jerry Slocum today announced his retirement from coaching after 42 years on the bench, including the last 12 (2005-17) at YSU. “After 42 years of head coaching, I have been blessed and honored to have coached so many great young men and the privilege of working alongside some great
Daily Dirt – 3/1/17
Here we go… It’s that time of the year again where the “dirt” gets rolling. With the small college season wrapping up, and teams getting bounced from low major and mid major conference tournaments in the next few days, I expect it to get busy fast. Here are a few things that I’ve heard to
Randall Herbst Promoted to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Green Bay
Green Bay men’s basketball assistant coach Randall Herbst has been promoted to associate head coach, head coach Linc Darner announced. “Randall is an incredibly valuable member of my coaching staff and is well deserving of this title,” said Darner. “He’s a tireless worker and tremendous recruiter. He has incredible knowledge of the game and has
University of Detroit Staff Update
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball coaching staff is now complete as head coach Bacari Alexander announced the hirings of assistant coaches Canaan Chatman and Pete Kahler. “We’re excited to welcome coach Chatman and coach Kahler to our Titan family,” said coach Alexander. “From the very beginning of our search, we wanted to identify
Jermaine Jackson Retained by Bacari Alexander as Assistant Coach at Detroit
Head coach Bacari Alexander ’99 has announced his first assistant coaching seat as Jermaine Jackson ’99 will stay on staff and will now carry the title of recruiting coordinator. “Coach Jackson has demonstrated in his short collegiate coaching span that he has a high care level for student-athlete welfare,” said coach Alexander. “His leadership during
OFFICIAL: Bacari Alexander Named Head Basketball Coach at Detroit
If coming home once was nice and twice was better, then the third time is the best as University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced that former Titan standout basketball player and assistant coach Bacari Alexander ’99 will be the 21st head coach in Titan history. The announcement was made on Friday morning with
Green Bay Announces Contract Extension for Linc Darner
Green Bay Director of Athletics Mary Ellen Gillespie announced today that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Linc Darnerhas been extended two years through the 2021-22 season. Darner, who recently completed his first season for the Phoenix, led his team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 20 years after winning the 2016 Horizon League
OFFICIAL: LaVall Jordan Named Head Coach at Milwaukee
Former Butler University student-athlete and assistant coach LaVall Jordan, who has spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Michigan, has been named Milwaukee’s men’s basketball coach. Jordan, a native of Albion, Michigan, who is regarded as one of the top assistant coaches in the country, helped the Wolverines to five
OFFICIAL: Matt Lottich Hired as Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., and Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that Matt Lottich has been hired as the 22nd head coach in the history of the Valpo men’s basketball program. Lottich, who has been a member of the Crusader coaching staff for the last three years, is just the program’s fifth
OFFICIAL: Scott Nagy Named Head Basketball Coach at Wright State
Scott Nagy has agreed to become the head men’s basketball coach at Wright State University, WSU director of athletics Bob Grant announced Monday. Formerly of South Dakota State, he becomes the ninth head coach in the history of the Raiders men’s basketball program. He will be formally introduced to the Wright State fans and media
BREAKING: Ray McCallum Fired as Head Basketball Coach at Detroit
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced today that head men’s basketball coach Ray McCallum has been relieved of his duties. “After a careful and long review of the entire men’s basketball program, I determined it was necessary to have a change in leadership,” said Vowels. “I would like to
BREAKING: Milwaukee Parts Ways with Head Basketball Coach Rob Jeter
Milwaukee Director of Athletics, Amanda Braun announced today that Rob Jeter will not return as the Panthers’ Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Rob has always put the interests of our student-athletes first and has represented our program and the university with class over the last 11 years. I thank him and his staff for their contributions,” Braun said. “After a