Miami University head men’s basketball coach, Travis Steele, has announced the addition of assistant coach Khristian Smith to his staff. Smith comes to Miami after spending one season at Ball State as an assistant coach. With the Cardinals, Smith assisted with the recruiting efforts and oversaw student-athlete academic progress towards graduation. On the court, Smith is credited with developing
Summers named Associate Head Coach at Miami (OH)
Rob Summers has been named associate head coach for the Miami Men’s Basketball program, head coach Travis Steele announced today. Summers comes to Miami after serving the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Cleveland State. “I am really excited to add Rob Summers to the Miami Basketball family,” said Steele. “He brings head coaching experience to the program and
Steele named Head Basketball Coach at Miami (OH)
Miami University Athletics has hired Travis Steele as the 28th men’s basketball head coach in program history Director of Athletics David Sayler announced today. Steele joins Miami after completing a four-year stint as the head coach at rival Xavier University. He posted a 70-50 mark while at the helm of the Xavier program and led the Musketeers to two postseason
Miami (OH) parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Jack Owens
Miami University Athletics and men’s basketball head coach Jack Owens have mutually agreed to part ways, Miami University Director of Athletics David Sayler announced March 23, 2022. Owens, hired in 2017, led the program for five seasons, including to a postseason berth in the 2018 College Basketball Invitational, and a winning record in 2020-21. He came to Miami
Miami (OH) Hall-of-Famer Damon Frierson named RedHawks Assistant to the Head Coach
Miami University head men’s basketball coach completed his staff with the hiring of Miami Hall-of-Famer Damon Frierson to the position of Assistant to the Head Coach. “It feels great and exciting to be back in Oxford once again and be a part of the Miami coaching staff,” said Frierson. “I am looking forward to working
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
BREAKING: Jack Owens Named Head Basketball Coach at Miami (OH)
Miami University has tabbed Jack Owens to take over the reins of its men’s basketball program, announced by Athletics Director David Sayler on Wednesday, March 29. Owens becomes the 27th coach in Miami basketball history. “I’m extremely excited about becoming the head men’s basketball coach at Miami University,” said Owens. “I would like to thank
Daily Dirt – 3/16/17
Some things that I’ve heard while getting ready to watch the games… The search for Jerry Slocum’s successor at Youngstown State is starting to move. I’ve heard that the job could pay as low as $137,000-$150,000. With that being said, I’ve heard that some DII head coaches could be in the mix, including Indiana (Pa.)
Daily Dirt – 3/15/17
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… I have heard that Todd Turner’s group has the Cleveland State search. It sounds like the job won’t pay as much as it did when Gary Waters was there. I’ve heard that it will be closer to the $220,000-$250,00 range (down from nearly $400,000). I smell high major
Daily Dirt – 3/13/17
Some things that I’ve heard as we prepare for a March blizzard here in New England… Early “hot” name at Alabama A&M is current Columbus State (GA) head coach Robert Moore. He led CSU to a 20-10 record this past season and a spot in the NCAA DII tournament. Moore has won at least 20
BREAKING: Miami (OH) Head Basketball Coach John Cooper’s Contract Not Renewed
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
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