Kennesaw State men’s basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim finalized his coaching staff Wednesday, announcing the additions of Ben Fletcher, Tanner Smith, Pershin Williams and Griffin McHone. Fletcher will serve as the men’s basketball Associate Head Coach while Smith and Williams, both local Georgia products, have been named Assistant Coaches. McHone will serve as the new
Daily Dirt – 5/17/19
Some quick hitters to wrap-up the week… I have heard that Tanner Smith will become an assistant at Kennesaw State. He has spent the past three seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations at Mississippi State. He played collegiately at Clemson, and later overseas. Smith also spent time on the staff at Charlotte. I have
Daily Dirt: Weekend Edition – 4/14/19
I’m not a hockey guy, but enjoyed watching the Bruins beat the Maple Leafs while sitting in a sports bar in Toronto. A lot of unhappy blue shirts at the end of the night. At least the Raptors played well… Anyway, a bunch of things going on this weekend. A bit of an abbreviated version
Kennesaw State’s Al Skinner Resigns
Kennesaw State University head men’s basketball coach Al Skinner has announced his intention to step down at the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. “We certainly appreciate the time Coach Skinner has spent at Kennesaw State,” said Director of Athletics Milton Overton. “He has invested in the lives of countless student-athletes over the years and we wish him the
Kennesaw State’s Al Skinner Notches 400th Career Victory
Kennesaw State head coach Al Skinner notched the 400th win of his career last week as his Owls downed North Carolina A&T. In his 24th season as a head coach, Skinner now holds a career mark of 400-320. In addition to his time at KSU, Skinner has also been the head coach at Rhode Island
OFFICIAL: Cotton Named Associate Head Coach at Kennesaw State
A former Division I basketball standout at Oklahoma and Boston College, Michael Cotton joins his former head coach Al Skinner at Kennesaw State. “I feel very fortunate to be able to name Mike as my Associate Head Coach,” Al Skinner said. “He brings tons of experience and recruiting ties in this area. He is totally
OFFICIAL: Cox Named Assistant at Kennesaw State
The Kennesaw State men’s basketball team has named Stephen Cox the program’s newest assistant coach, head coach Al Skinner announced. Cox joins the Owls after previously serving as the head coach at Thomas University for two seasons. “I am very fortunate to have Stephen on my staff,” Skinner said. “He brings a work ethic that
OFFICIAL: Carlton Owens Joins Al Skinner’s Staff at Kennesaw State
HoopDirt.com first reported Carlton Owens involvement at Kennesaw State back on 5/12 (Daily Dirt – 5/12/15). It has now been made official, Al Skinner has named Owens as an assistant coach. Owens brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to Kennesaw State, including two stints in the Big 12 where he served on staffs
Cox Resigns as Head Coach at Thomas U.
The Thomas University athletics department announced today the resignation of Stephen Cox as the Night Hawk men’s basketball head coach. The former Night Hawks coach will pursue other coaching opportunities. HoopDirt.com reported yesterday that he would be joining Al Skinners staff at Kennesaw State. This announcement won’t be made official until June 1st. During his
Daily Dirt – 5/19/15
Here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… Kim English will be headed to Tulsa to join Frank Haith’s staff as an assistant. English played at Missouri for Haith in 2011-12, and was a 2nd round pick by the Pistons in the 2012 NBA Draft. He has been playing overseas since then. The official
Daily Dirt – 5/12/15
A lot of things going on – BUSY day already! Here’s what I’ve heard… Spoke to a great source last night about possible assistants for Al Skinner at Kennesaw State. Two names that were mentioned were Michael Cotton and Carlton Owens. Cotton played for Skinnner at Boston College and is currently an assistant at NC
Daily Dirt – 4/29/15
A bunch of things that I’ve heard so far today… I can confirm that recently fired Kennesaw State head coach Jimmy Lallathin will become the head coach at St. Xavier HS in Cincinnati. Lallathin spent the last year and half as the head coach at Kennesaw State. He was an assistant at KSU before he
