I can confirm that DIII Lycoming College (PA) will name Colgate assistant Mike McGarvey as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Guy Rancourt who became the head coach at Western Connecticut earlier this month. McGarvey had been on the Colgate staff since 2011. He came to Colgate from his alma mater, DIII Ursinus
Western Michigan Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Larry Farmer Announces Retirement
After a tremendous career as a player and coach at all levels, Western Michigan men’s basketball assistant coach Larry Farmer announced his retirement on Thursday. “We all wish Coach Farmer the very best in his retirement as he has certainly earned it,” said head coach Steve Hawkins. “There is not a lot he has not
Oats Signs 5-Year Extension to remain Men’s Basketball Coach at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo and men’s basketball coach Nate Oats have agreed to a new five-year contract, Interim Director of Athletics Kathy Twist announced today. The contract runs through the 2023 season. Oats has led the Bulls to one of its best seasons in program history, with a 24-8 overall record and a No. 1
Lebanon Valley College Basketball Staff Update
A pair of new faces will man the sidelines under Lebanon Valley men’s basketball head coach Brad McAlester this winter, as it has been announced that Jonathan Bishop and Brad Karli have joined the program’s coaching staff. Karli joins the LVC staff after spending six seasons at Bloomsburg. He spent the previous 15 seasons associated
Barnes Named Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator/Special Assistant to Head Coach at Kent State
Kent State University men’s basketball coach Rob Senderoff has announced the hiring of Brian Barnes as Video Coordinator/Special Assistant to the Head Coach. “Brian finished his graduate assistantship over the last two years,” said head coach Rob Senderoff. “He’s an incredibly hard working young man with a bright future in coaching. We are pleased to
Brandon Watkins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Mark Montgomery announced on Wednesday the hiring of Brandon Watkins as an assistant coach. Watkins, who was a graduate assistant at NIU from 2013-15, joins the Huskies after one season as head coach at Morton College. “We are excited to have Brandon Watkins return to NIU,” said Montgomery.
Jamie Quarles Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Buffalo
University at Buffalo head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats has named Jamie Quarles as assistant coach. Quarles was a long-time assistant coach at Augusta University where he was most recently named one of the Top 10 Young Professionals To Watch by Augusta Magazine. After playing four seasons at Augusta from 2004-08, Quarles picked up the
Mondro Elevated to Associate Head Coach at Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Murphy has announced the promotion of Kevin Mondro to associate head coach. Mondro completed his sixth season as an assistant coach with the program. He has 20 years of Division I experience, including six postseason appearances. Mondro has been instrumental in the growth of the Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Matt Cline has been hired as an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan. Cline spent last season as the Director of Basketball Operations at East Tennessee State. He had worked the previous two seasons in an administrative role under head coach Rob Murphy at EMU. The South Alabama alum also spent time
Lamar Chapman Joins Northern Illinois Men’s Basketball Staff
Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Mark Montgomery announced the addition of Lamar Chapman to the Huskie men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Chapman joins NIU from Stony Brook University, where he has been an assistant coach for the past nine seasons. “I am very pleased to have Lamar Chapman joining our staff
Miami (OH) Staff Update
Miami University head men’s basketball Jack Owens announced the hiring of his staff. Joining the RedHawks as assistant coaches are Jeff Rutter, J.R. Reynolds and Kenneth Lowe. Coming on-board as the Director of Basketball Operations is Ryne Smith. “This is going to be a top-level staff,” said Owens. “They are all different in their own
Eastern Michigan Dirt…
HoopDirt.com has learned that Eastern Michigan University Associate Head Coach Mike Brown, and Assistant Coach Benny White are no longer on Rob Murphy’s staff. Brown had been on the staff since 2011, and has also served as an assistant at South Alabama and as the head coach at Motlow State CC. White had also been