Following up on today’s earlier report, Baker Dunleavy has officially resigned as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Quinnipiac. Additionally, QU announced that assistant coach Tom Pecora has been elevated to head coach. Here’s the official statement from Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Baker Dunleavy announced that he is stepping down from the coaching position.
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REPORT: Quinnipiac’s Dunleavy set to resign
According to an early morning tweet from Adam Zagoria, Quinnipiac head coach Baker Dunleavy is set to resign in order to accept a fundraising position at Villanova. Dunleavy signed a 5-year contract extension back in 2018 that was set to expire this spring. Dunleavy had spent the past six seasons at QU, where he has
Halcovage named Head Basketball Coach at Buffalo
George Halcovage III has been named the 15th head coach in University at Buffalo men’s basketball history, Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced on Thursday. A rising star in the coaching ranks, Halcovage comes to Buffalo from Villanova where he spent 15 years, most recently serving as associate head coach. As a trusted
OFFICIAL: Manhattan tabs Gallagher as new Head Basketball Coach
Following-up on yesterday’s report. Former Hartford coach has officially been tabbed as the new head men’s basketball coach at Manhattan. Here’s the press release from Manhattan: John Gallagher has been named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Manhattan College, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Marianne Reilly. Gallagher most recently served as
OFFICIAL: Anderson named Head Basketball Coach at Iona
Following-up on multiple earlier reports from today. Iona has officially announced Tobin Anderson as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the release from the school: Director of Athletics Matthew Glovaski today announced the appointment of Tobin Anderson as head coach of the Iona University men’s basketball program. Anderson comes to New Rochelle after serving
Niagara extends Head Basketball Coach Greg Paulus through 2026-27
Niagara Associate Vice President for Athletics Simon Gray announced that the school has extended the contract for Purple Eagles men’s basketball head coach Greg Paulus through the 2026-27 season. Paulus Is currently in his fourth season on Monteagle Ridge. “Not only has Greg raised our level of competitiveness on the court, but the student-athletes in his program
OFFICIAL: Masiello released at Manhattan; Stores named Interim Head Coach
Manhattan College men’s basketball announced today that head coach Steve Masiello is leaving the school after 11 years. He will be replaced for the 2022-23 season by RaShawn Stores who will serve as interim head coach. Mr. Stores, [30], is in his sixth year with the Manhattan Men’s Basketball staff, and his second as an Associate Head
Former Rider standout Thompson joins Broncs Basketball staff
Rider University men’s basketball legend Jason Thompson has announced his retirement from professional basketball, while beginning a new chapter of his career as the Broncs’ Special Assistant to the Head Coach. The 2008 NBA Lottery Pick ends his 13-year pro-playing career, including the first eight in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors and
Quinnipiac Basketball Staff Update
The Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball program has announced its staff updates ahead of the upcoming 2022-23 season, as revealed by Head Coach Baker Dunleavy and the Bobcats. Tahar Sutton will join the Quinnipiac staff as an Assistant Coach, Bradley Jacks has been promoted to Assistant Coach, Jeff Robinson has been named Director of Operations and Nolan Meehan will serve as Graduate Assistant. “Our program is
Marist Basketball Staff Update
Marist head men’s basketball coach John Dunne has announced a promotion and addition on his coaching staff. Drew Metz has been promoted to assistant coach after serving as director of men’s basketball operations last season. Brandon Hall will serve as the Red Foxes’ new director of men’s basketball operations. “We’re excited to promote Drew and bring Brandon onto our staff,” Dunne said.
Jordan hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at St. Peter’s
Saint Peter’s men’s basketball head coach Bashir Mason has announced the hiring of Bobby Jordan to his staff. Jordan will be an assistant coach on the staff as he comes to Jersey City after spending the last three seasons as an assistant under Mason with the Wagner men’s basketball program, joining the team in June of 2019.
OFFICIAL: Brown named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iona
Following up on something from the DAILY DIRT on 5/17… Iona College men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino announced the appointment of Taliek Brown as assistant coach for the Gaels’ program. A standout student-athlete at UConn during his collegiate playing days, Brown comes to New Rochelle from his alma mater where he served as Director of Player Development for