University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean has announced the hiring of Robert Sanicola as the 16th head men’s basketball coach in Huskies’ program history. Sanicola takes over the Huskies, replacing former coach Karl Henrikson ’79 who retired this July. “We are very excited to welcome Rob Sanicola to our staff as our
D3 DIRT: Southern Maine set to open
Following-up on my TWEET from last night…I have heard from multiple sources that University of Southern Maine head men’s basketball coach Karl Henrikson has told his team that he is retiring. Henrickson has spent the past eighteen seasons at his alma mater USM, where he went 152-294 (.341). The state of Maine coaching veteran also
WestConn adds Meehan to Men’s Basketball Staff
Western Connecticut State University men’s basketball coach Guy Rancourt has announced the hiring of Nolan Meehan in the position of assistant coach, replacing Cooper Tinsley who has moved on to Fordham University. Meehan departs the Villanova men’s basketball program after being under Jay Wright’s tutelage since 2017. In that span Meehan was part of three
Tinsley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Connecticut
Western Connecticut State University has announced the hiring of Cooper Tinsley as an assistant coach with the men’s basketball program. A native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Tinsley’s experience at the collegiate and professional levels will be well-utilized at WestConn. This summer he was in Las Vegas, Nevada taking part in the NBA’s Sports Business
Eggleston named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at RIC
Rhode Island College has named Irving Eggleston as an assistant men’s basketball coach. He will assist Head Coach Tom Glynn with all phases of the RIC men’s basketball program. “I would first like to thank Coach Glynn for the opportunity to join his staff,” Eggleston said. “Moreover, I am very excited to soon be a
Western Connecticut Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Roland Brown and Jamie Procino have been added to Head Coach Guy Rancourt’s staff at Western Connecticut State University. Brown, a New York City native, had a professional career in Romania and France after playing and graduating from division one Binghamton University. Most recently Brown was an assistant coach at his alma mater Christ the
Keene State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Fourth year Keene State College men’s basketball coach Ryan Cain has announced the following changes to his staff, effective immediately. Third year staff member David Hastings has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Hastings joined the KSC staff as an assistant coach in 2016. A longtime high school coach in Western Massachusetts, Hastings brings 15
OFFICIAL: Tom Glynn Named Head Basketball Coach at Rhode Island College
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one yesterday (DIII DIRT)… Rhode Island College has named Tom Glynn as its new head men’s basketball coach. “I am honored to serve as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program at Rhode Island College,” Glynn said. “I would like to
DIII DIRT: Rhode Island College set to name new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Tom Glynn will be named as the new head basketball coach at DIII Rhode Island College. Glynn had spent the past four seasons as the head coach at Nichols College where he went 94-20 (25-4 in 2017-18). His Bisons have also captured four straight Commonwealth Coast Conference regular season titles, and
DIII DIRT: Western Connecticut set to announce alum as new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Western Connecticut will name Guy Rancourt as their new head basketball coach. The 1997 WestConn grad has spent the past ten seasons as the head coach at Lycoming College (PA) where he has compiled a 176-89 record. During his tenure, Rancourt led the Warriors to the NCAA Tournament three times, won
DIII DIRT: Mike Byrnes out as Head Basketball Coach at Rhode Island College
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Mike Byrnes is no longer the head basketball coach at Rhode Island College. Byrnes just finished his fourth season with the Anchorman and wraps up his tenure with a 45-61 record (8-18 / 2017-18). Before coming to RIC, Byrnes served as an assistant under Andrew Toole at Robert Morris for four
Rhode Island College adds Daniel Jones to Men’s Basketball Staff
Rhode Island College has named Daniel Jones as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Jones will assist Head Men’s Basketball Coach Michael Byrnes with all facets of the program, including recruiting, scouting, administering practice and game coaching. HoopDirt.com first mentioned this hiring in the Daily Dirt on 8/14. “I would like to thank Coach Byrnes and