A few things that I’ve heard… It sounds like the search at D2 Wheeling University (WVa) is now down to three or four. I mentioned former Niagara head coach Pat Beilein here last Friday (DAILY DIRT – 6/19), and it sounds like he is now one of the finalists. Another name that I keep hearing
Park University Gilbert names Rollinson Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Park University Gilbert Head Men’s Basketball Coach Gordon Stubblefield has announced the hiring of Rob Rollinson as an assistant coach on the Buccaneers coaching staff. Rollinson will be responsible for recruiting for the Bucs as well as player development, on floor coaching and video. “I am excited to add a man of Robert’s character and basketball knowledge
Daily Dirt – 6/9/20
Tuesday’s Dirt… It sounds like D3 Amherst College has wrapped up their search to replace long-time head coach David Hixon. All indications are that Columbia associate head coach Marlon Sears is the leader here among the final 6 candidates. Sears, who is in his second stint at Columbia, has also been the head coach at
Rooney named Head Basketball Coach at Menlo College
The Menlo College Department of Athletics has announced the addition of Brendan Rooney as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball Program. Rooney has spent the past three years at the helm of the Men’s Basketball Program at Cal Maritime, but now turns his focus to leading the Oaks. Rooney will be the 11th
Bryant named as new Head Basketball Coach at Keiser U.
Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced the hiring of Marcus “Chief” Bryant as the new Head Coach of the Keiser University Men’s Basketball team. Bryant said, “I want to thank President Vonk, Athletic Director Kris Swogger and the leadership committee for trusting in me joining their athletic family and leading their men’s basketball program. These
UMary MBB assistant Annese resigns
After completion of his second season as an assistant men’s basketball coach with the University of Mary Marauders, Mike Annese is leaving the college coaching profession to become a consultant for a health and wellness company in Colorado. University of Mary Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Kittell says a national search will begin immediately to
Daily Dirt – 6/3/20
A few quick hitters… Tennessee Director of Student-Athlete Development Aubin Goporo has left the program and will become the head coach at West HS in Knoxville. This was first reported by the Knoxville News Sentinel. Before joining the Vols staff in 2017, Goporo served in a similar position at Louisiana-Lafayette. No word yet on his
D3 DIRT: Whitman set to hire current NAIA head coach
I have confirmed through multiple sources that D3 Whitman College (WA) will hire John Lamanna as their new head men’s basketball coach. Lamanna has spent the past five seasons at NAIA Ave Maria University (FL) where he has served as the head coach and Director of Athletics. This past season, Lamanna led the Gyrenes to
Florida College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Florida College Head Coach Chase Teichmann announced Thursday that he added Jesse Repay, Bryan Doze, and Robert Rayle as assistant coaches to the Falcon’s coaching staff for the upcoming season. “I’m really excited about the staff we have put together,” said Teichmann. “All three guys are from different parts of the country and are coming
Houston tabbed as Head Basketball Coach at Cardinal Stritch U.
Cardinal Stritch University and the Stritch Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the hiring of Anthony Houston as the new head men’s basketball coach after spending the last four seasons as assistant coach on the Stritch staff. Houston starts his 5th year with the Stritch Wolves program after being assistant coach for the Wolves the
Rutledge takes over as Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Webber International U.
After spending the last four seasons as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Webber International University, Gabriel Rutledge has been announced as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2020-21 season by Director of Athletics Darren Richie. “I am extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to be the next head men’s basketball coach
Boucher named Head Basketball Coach at Westmont College
Westmont alumnus and assistant coach Landon Boucher has been named the next Warrior men’s basketball head coach, Westmont Athletic Director Dave Odell announced. Boucher takes over for John Moore, who recently ended his coaching career after 27 years at the helm of the Warriors’ program. “Coach Boucher is a big picture thinker who is not here