La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard announced Monday that former University of Virginia standout Jamal Robinson has been hired as an assistant coach on his staff. Robinson, who was a four-year letterwinner with the Cavaliers from 1993-97 before embarking on a 13-year professional career that included a stint in the National Basketball Association,
Former La Salle Head Coach John Giannini returns to Rowan
Dr. John Giannini, most recently head coach of La Salle University’s men’s basketball program, has returned to Rowan University to lead the new Center for Sports Communication & Social Impact. The Center will examine the role that sports communication and media play in relating the sports world to broader issues, promote positive cultural change and
Kenny Johnson Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at La Salle
Kenny Johnson, a nationally-recognized assistant who has spent nearly two decades as a mentor to youth basketball players, has been hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach at La Salle University, it was announced on Thursday. “I am thrilled to add Kenny Johnson to our coaching staff,” said head coach Ashley Howard. “Having the ability
Ashley Howard Named Head Basketball Coach at La Salle
La Salle University today announced the appointment of Ashley Howard as the 19th head coach of the school’s storied men’s basketball program. Howard, who most recently served for the past five seasons as the top assistant coach to Jay Wright at Villanova University, will begin his tenure immediately. Howard will be formally introduced on Monday,
Daily Dirt: WEEKEND EDITION -3/25/18
Busy weekend…here are some things that I’ve heard… I keep hearing UCLA assistant coach David Grace’s name mentioned at Fresno State. He has been on Steve Alford’s staff since 2013, and has also been an assistant at Oregon, San Francisco, and Sacramento State. Grace spent 20 years in the Air Force before beginning his collegiate
BREAKING: La Salle University Parts Ways With Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dr. John Giannini
La Salle University announced today that Dr. John Giannini, head coach of the Explorers men’s basketball team for the past 14 years, and the University have mutually agreed to part ways. “John is a great guy, always with the best interests of his student-athletes at heart, and he did his very best to advance the
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/18/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Former Baruch College head coach Machli Joseph admitted Wednesday to siphoning $700,000 meant for the school’s athletic department, authorities said. Joseph, 43, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and misapplication. The onetime basketball coach, who worked in the college’s athletic department from 2002 to 2016, repeatedly rented gym
Peterson Added to La Salle Men’s Basketball Staff as Video Coordinator
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Dr. John Giannini has announced that former Explorer D.J. Peterson has been added to his staff as video coordinator. Peterson, who most recently served as an assistant coach at Crown College (Minn.), replaces John Ball, who recently accepted an assistant coaching position at Harcum College. “D.J. embodied unselfish,
La Salle Adds Former Explorer Donnie Carr to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Donnie Carr, the former La Salle University men’s basketball standout who ranks fifth on the school’s all-time scoring list, has been added to Dr. John Giannini’s staff as an assistant coach, Giannini announced on Tuesday. A prolific scorer, Carr is one of only six players in school history to eclipse the 2,000-point plateau, registering 2,067
Andrew McGlynn Named Director of Basketball Operations at La Salle
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Dr. John Giannini has announced the hiring of Andrew McGlynn as the program’s director of basketball operations. McGlynn is no stranger to La Salle, having served as the team’s video coordinator during the 2014-15 season. “Andrew has great knowledge of La Salle, having previously worked here as well as
Daily Dirt – 5/5/17
Been a busy week in the “dirt” world. Here are a bunch things that I’ve heard… Alabama Associate Head Coach Bob Simon will not have his contract renewed – this was first reported by BamaOnline. Simon had been on Avery Johnson’s staff for the past two seasons, and was with Ed Cooley at Providence before
OFFICIAL: Matt Brady Joins La Salle Basketball Staff
HoopDirt.com mentioned this move a few weeks ago. It’s now been made official… Matt Brady, who has nearly 30 years of experience as a coach at the Division I level, including 12 as a head coach, has been named an assistant basketball coach at La Salle, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. Brady replaces Will Bailey, who