Rhode Island College has named Fernando Torres as an assistant men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Fern back to Rhode Island College,” said Ferry. “Not only does he bring an intimate understanding of our rich tradition, but he also brings his own invaluable experience as a head coach. Fern’s expertise and eagerness will have an immediate
OFFICIAL: Watts named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 WestConn
Mentioned this move way back on 5/9 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now been made official…former D2 Mercy College head coach Chris Watts has joined the basketball staff at WestConn: Chris Watts has been hired as an assistant coach at Western Connecticut State University. Watts, a former standout at Providence College, joins the Wolves following the last
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Coppersmith named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine
After a successful season as the interim head coach, Mikey Coppersmith has been announced as the head coach of the University of Southern Maine Huskies’ men’s basketball program. Coppersmith was tabbed after a national search. “Mikey did an outstanding job during the 2024-2025 season,” noted Interim Director of Athletic Mike Keller. “He hit the ground running with just a week
D3 NEWS: Coppersmith named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine
A familiar face will join the University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics as Mikey Coppersmith returns to the Gorham campus as Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coppersmith replaces former coach Rob Sanicola who resigned this summer to pursue an opportunity with the NBA’s G-League. “I’m thrilled to be back at USM and working with such a talented
Rhode Island College adds Eggleston as Assistant Basketball Coach
Rhode Island College has named Irving Eggleston as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Eggleston spent the previous two seasons coaching at Brandeis. “I feel like the stars have aligned for Irv to join our staff here at Rhode Island College,” Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sam Ferry said. “He comes highly-regarded for his ability to connect with players, to coach on the
Sanicola resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine; Headed to NBA G-League
Rob Sanicola has announced his departure as head coach of the University of Southern Maine Huskies’ men’s basketball program. Joining the University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics during the 2021-2022 season and serving as the 16th head men’s basketball coach in program history, Sanicola’s ability to recruit and teach transformed the Huskies’ competitive ability over
MacKinnon named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Connecticut
Western Connecticut State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Guy Rancourt has announced the hiring of Brendan MacKinnon to the position of assistant coach, replacing Steven Rudd who served in the same position in 2023-24. MacKinnon departs the Dayton University Flyers’ men’s basketball program where he learned under Head Coach Anthony Grant’s tutelage the past four years. “Brendan MacKinnon is a proven
OFFICIAL: Keene State names Hastings as Acting Head Basketball Coach for 2023-24 season
Following up on something that I first reported early this morning (D3 DIRT)… Keene State has officially tabbed David Hastings as the Acting Head Basketball Coach for the 2023-24 season. Here’s the press release from the school: The Keene State College Department of Athletics and Recreation is pleased to announce that David Hastings will serve as acting
D3 DIRT: Keene State set to name interim head coach today
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard through multiple sources that D3 Keene State College will elevate associate head coach David Hastings to the role of interim head coach as early as today. Hastings would replace his former boss Ryan Cain, who took over at Johns Hopkins late last month. Hastings began on the Keene
Former Franklin Pierce head coach Chadbourne takes over as WBB HC at D3 Southern Maine
A veteran in the coaching ranks, David Chadbourne, has been named the next head coach of the University of Southern Maine women’s basketball team. University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean made the announcement as the Huskies prepare for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Chadbourne replaces Samantha Norris who led the Huskies for eight seasons
OFFICIAL: Ferry named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Rhode Island College
Following up on something that I first reported back on May 3rd (D3 DIRT). Former Holy Cross assistant Sam Ferry has officially taken over as the head coach at Rhode Island College. Here is the press release from RIC: Rhode Island College introduced Sam Ferry as its new head men’s basketball coach at a press conference held
Plymouth St. MBB assistant Arsenault takes over Panthers WBB program
Plymouth State University alumnus Curtis Arsenault ’17 will take the reins as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Kim Bownes announced on Thursday. Arsenault, a 1,000-point scorer for the men’s program who played from 2013-17, replaces Leah Swanson, who resigned following the season after four years at the helm. Arsenault spent the last two years as