Miami University Athletics Director David Sayler announced changes to both Miami basketball programs this afternoon. The university is not renewing the contract of men’s head basketball coach John Cooper and is relieving women’s head basketball coach Cleve Wright of his duties. Both changes are effective immediately. “With the support of Miami’s board of trustees and
Maurice Williams Joins Stevenson University Men’s Basketball Staff
Maurice Williams has been named an assistant coach with the Stevenson University men’s basketball program. Williams comes from Frostburg State University as the programs top assistant in 2015-16. He was involved with all aspects of the program with an emphasis on recruiting, player development and opponent scouting. Williams also played for the Bobcats from 2009-12.
Joe Maggiore Named Director of Men’s Basketball Video Operations
Miami University men’s basketball announced Tuesday the hiring of Joe Maggiore as its director of video operations. He will coordinate all aspects of the team’s video. “Joe is extremely familiar with Miami men’s basketball through his work with us as an undergraduate and then in an intern role last season. We are thrilled to have
Haut Announced as Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Kent State
Kent State University men’s basketball’s Eric Haut has been announced as the program’s Associate Head Coach. “I don’t think there is a person in the 100+ year history of Kent State basketball that has been a part of more wins in his career as a player and as a coach than Eric Haut,” stated head
Conway Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Albright College
Chris Conway has been named an assistant coach on the Albright men’s basketball coaching staff Lions head coach Rick Ferry announced on Tuesday. Conway was a four-year letterwinner at York (Pa.) and a two-time team captain. Conway played in a career-best 25 games during his junior season and in 24 games last year for the Spartans. He averaged
NBA Vet Lindsey Hunter Named Assistant Coach at Buffalo
Buffalo head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats has announced the addition of former NBA player and coach Lindsey Hunter to the staff as assistant coach. Hunter spent 17 years in the NBA as a player and another two years as a coach in the league, including as interim head coach of the Phoenix Suns. “We
Oats Signs New Five-Year Contract at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo and head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats have agreed on a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced on Wednesday. The new deal will keep Oats on the UB sidelines through the 2020-21 season. “Nate’s first year at the helm was an overwhelming success. The efforts of he and
Whitford Receives Contract Extension at Ball State
Ball State head coach James Whitford has signed a contract extension according to The Star Press. The three-year extension, on top of the two years left from his original contract, will push Whitford’s contract through April 2021. According to the report, Ball State AD Mark Sandy said that Whitford’s $275,000 base salary won’t change. In his three seasons as
OFFICIAL: Akeem Miskdeen Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Kent State
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted yesterday (Kent State Dirt)… Kent State University men’s basketball head coach Rob Senderoff has announced that Akeem Miskdeen will join his staff as an assistant coach. “We are very excited that Akeem is joining our staff and the Kent State family,” said Senderoff. “He has a tremendous background and comes from
BREAKING: Donyell Marshall to be Named Head Coach at Central Connecticut
Buffalo assistant coach Donyell Marshall is expected to be named as the next head coach at Central Connecticut State University. ESPN was the first to report this earlier in the afternoon. Marshall will be the second Buffalo staffer to depart this week – HoopDirt.com reported yesterday that Director of Player Development Julius Hodge would be joining
Willie Chandler Named Head Basketball Coach at Misericordia University
Willie Chandler has been named head men’s basketball coach at Misericordia University, where he spent the last five months as interim head coach, Chuck Edkins, director of athletics, has announced. “It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Will Chandler as our head men’s basketball coach,” said Edkins. “He has proven himself as
Delaware Valley Head Coach Casey Stitzel Wins 100th Game
Delaware Valley University used a stifling defense to hold King’s College to 28 percent shooting from the field and 6.3 percent from 3-point land as the Aggies downed visiting King’s College, 71-44, in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom opener for both teams. The win was also the 100th in the collegiate coaching career of