Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced today that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Saul Phillips will not be renewed. “We are making a change in the leadership of our men’s basketball program,” said Schaus. “I do not believe that our men’s basketball program, that has a rich tradition of excellence, is where we need to be
Matt Crenshaw Joins Ball State Men’s Basketball Staff
Ball State men’s basketball head coach James Whitford has filled out his staff with the addition of veteran IUPUI assistant Matt Crenshaw. Crenshaw spent the past 11 years at his alma mater, including the last seven as the Jaguars’ associate head coach. He replaces Brian Thornton, who recently left for a basketball position with the
Toledo Men’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Toledo Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk announced the promotions of Justin Ingram and Jordan Lauf on Wednesday to men’s basketball assistant coach and director of operations, respectively. “The promotion of Justin and Jordan to their new roles was an extremely easy decision for me and will lead to a seamless transition for our program,” Kowalczyk
Chris Davis Rejoins Keno Davis at Central Michigan
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 9/13 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now official that Chris Davis has rejoined the Central Michigan men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. Davis served as the Chippewas’ video coordinator during the 2016-17 season. Last season, Davis was an assistant coach at Air Force. Davis boasts a
Western Michigan Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Western Michigan men’s basketball and head coach Steve Hawkins announced changes to the coaching staff for the upcoming season. Assistant coach Clayton Bates has been promoted to associate head coach while Jacob Bullock has been named Interim Director of Basketball Operations and Joel Ledvina has been named Video Coordinator and Director of Scouting. Bates has
Kelley Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan men’s basketball head coach Steve Hawkins has announced the hiring of Thomas Kelley as an assistant coach on Monday. Kelley has spent the last two seasons as a graduate manager for the Michigan State men’s basketball program under head coach Tom Izzo. “This is a dream come true in a sense with the
Central Michigan Assistant Kevin Gamble Departs for NBA Job
Kevin Gamble, an assistant coach and one of the pillars of the Central Michigan men’s basketball program, is leaving CMU to join the NBA’s Toronto Raptors as an advance scout. Gamble, who played in the NBA for 10 years with the Portland Trailblazers, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings, has been on coach Keno
OFFICIAL: Jeff Slanovec Selected as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at FDU Florham
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on 7/20 (DIII DIRT)… After a national search, the Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Department of Athletics has selected Jeff Slanovec as its next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am so honored and excited to be named the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach at FDU-Florham,” Slanovec said. “I’d like
OFFICIAL: McGarvey Named Head Basketball Coach at Lycoming
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one early this morning (DIII DIRT)… After building the Colgate University men’s basketball team into the Patriot League finalists during a seven-year run as assistant coach, Mike McGarvey is set to become the ninth head coach in the Lycoming College men’s basketball program’s
DIII DIRT: Lycoming to name DI Assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
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