Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on 8/21/18 (Youngstown State Dirt)… Brady Trenkle, a successful junior college head coach for the last eight years, has been named an assistant coach on the Youngstown State men’s basketball staff, Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun announced on Monday. “We’re really excited about bring Brady Trenkle on
Youngstown State Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Youngstown State will hire Brady Trenkle as an assistant coach. Trenkle had most recently served as the head coach at Garden City CC (KS) where he had spent the past five seasons (94-64). Prior to coming to GCCC, Trenkle was the head coach at Dodge City CC
IUPUI names Isaac Loechle Director of Basketball Operations
The IUPUI Athletics Department and head basketball coach Jason Gardner announced that Isaac Loechle has been named the Jaguars’ Director of Operations, effective immediately. Loechle comes to IUPUI after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at Adrian College in Adrian, Mich. Adrian went 17-9 under head coach Kyle Lindsay last season, led by a pair of All-Michigan
OFFICIAL: Sam Ferry Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Cleveland State
HoopDirt.com first mentioned this move back on 5/25/18 (DAILY DIRT). It has now been made official… Cleveland State University head men’s basketball coach Dennis Felton has announced the hiring of Sam Ferry as an assistant coach with the program. “We’re excited to have Sam join our program,” Felton said. “He is a sharp, hard-working coach
Northern Kentucky extends Head Basketball Coach John Brannen through 2021-22 season
Northern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Ken Bothof announced a new four-year contract for John Brannen that keeps the native of Alexandria, Kentucky, as men’s basketball head coach through the 2021-22 season. “We are certainly excited to reach an agreement to extend John as head coach of our men’s basketball program for four more years,”
OFFICIAL (Finally): Detroit Names Mike Davis Head Basketball Coach
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball program will have a successful, proven veteran coach to lead the Titans back to championship contention as Mike Davis was named the 22nd head coach in program history on Wednesday, June 13. Davis will formally be announced at a press conference at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, June 14)
Tommy Strine named Director of Basketball Operations at Cleveland State
Cleveland State University head men’s basketball coach Dennis Felton has announced the hiring of Tommy Strine as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations. “We’re happy to have Tommy join our CSU Basketball family,” Felton said. “His experiences at American University make him very experienced at the position and he has a great command for the
Jake Luhn Named Director of Basketball Operations at Northern Kentucky
Jake Luhn has been named director of basketball operations Northern Kentucky University head coach John Brannen has announced. Luhn brings extensive experience at the Division I level as an assistant coach. “I can’t tell you how excited we are to welcome Jake, his wife Jodi, and their children, JJ, John and Julia,” said Brannen. “Getting
OFFICIAL: Detroit Dismisses Head Basketball Coach Bacari Alexander
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bacari Alexander ’99 has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Jermaine Jackson ’99 will serve as interim head coach. “Bacari helped inspire a strong work ethic among players and staff during his time and
University of Detroit Head Basketball Coach Bacari Alexander Suspended
According to multiple reports, University of Detroit head basketball coach Bacari Alexander has been suspended for multiple games. The university would not comment specifically on the situation, but did say through a release that “per university official protocol, Detroit Mercy does not provide public comment on internal personnel issues.” Alexander has not coached the team
Illinois Chicago Basketball Staff Update
UIC head men’s basketball coach Steve McClain announced that Dee Brown and Tony Harvey have been added to the staff as assistant coaches for the Flames ahead of the upcoming 2017-18 season. In addition, Phil Gaul has returned to his alma mater to serve as the director of basketball operations. “Our UIC basketball family is
IUPUI Head Basketball Coach Jason Gardner Signs Contract Extension
The IUPUI Athletics Department and Director of Athletics Dr. Roderick Perry have announced that Head Basketball Coach Jason Gardner has signed a contract extension to keep him on the sidelines through the 2019-20 season. Gardner, an Indianapolis-native, took over the program at the conclusion of the 2013-14 season and has increased the program’s win total each