California State University Maritime Academy Athletics Department has named Tim Bross as its new Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Bross becomes the 13th head coach in the program’s history, taking over for former head coach Brendan Rooney who is now at Menlo College. “On behalf of my family, we would like to thank Director of
Slovenec named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at St. Thomas University
Thirty years ago, Bernadette Mattox was hired by Rick Patino as the first woman assistant coach for a Men’s Basketball program at the University of Kentucky. In 2020, Kayla Slovenec continues to forge a path for women in men’s sports, following Mattox’s footsteps and joining the St. Thomas University Men’s Basketball program as a Graduate
Johansen Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Cardinal Stritch U.
Max Johansen will take on his new role as the Cardinal Stritch University men’s basketball assistant coach after serving as an assistant coach on a volunteer basis in the 2019-2020 season. “We are pleased that Max will be part of our staff here at Cardinal Stritch,” Head men’s basketball coach Anthony Houston said. “Max’s organizational
Dakota Wesleyan Head Basketball Coach takes leave of absence
Dakota Wesleyan head men’s basketball coach Matt Wilber is taking a “personal leave of absence” according to the Mitchell Republic. According to the report, “Matt is taking a personal leave of absence right now and that’s about all I can comment on,” DWU President Amy Novak said Monday. Director of Athletics Jon Hart told the
Apetrei named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Lindsey Wilson College
Casey Apetrei has been hired as the next assistant coach of the Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball team, Head Coach Chris Starks announced on Wednesday. “I’m excited to be joining the staff here at Lindsey Wilson College,” Apetrei said. “The level of play in the Mid-South Conference is second to none and I am looking forward
Matthews joins Ave Maria U Basketbal Staff
Paul Matthews has been added to the Ave Maria University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “I am ecstatic to join the Ave Maria community and Coach Copeland’s staff,” said Matthews. “I believe that Ave Maria is an incredible place for a student-athlete to accomplish all their personal and spiritual goals. Through competition and
Daily Dirt – 9/8/20
It’s crazy that Labor Day has come and gone and school is now in session. Here are a few things that I’ve heard as we begin the slow march towards the possible start of college basketball season. The search at D3 SUNY Purchase sounds like it’s down to a group of five. They are vying
Ramos promoted to Associate Head Coach at Roosevelt U.
Roosevelt University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Griffin has announced the promotion of Roy Ramos to Associate Head Coach of the program. “Roy is very deserving of this promotion as Associate Head Coach and going into his fourth year with us, he has improved in every area of coaching and now has a firm grasp
WPU tabs Potts as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Warner Pacific University athletics director, Mike Wilson, announced that Jamayne Potts has been named as the Knights’ new head men’s basketball coach. Potts comes to Warner Pacific after serving as an assistant coach at NCAA DIII Lake Forest College. “I am excited for Jamayne to join our staff and lead one of the storied basketball programs
Daily Dirt – 8/31/20
Crazy that this is the last day of August already. Very curious to see what September brings for college basketball. Here are a few things that I’ve heard over the last couple of days… A few high major graduate assistant hirings: I have heard that Stephen Rodgers has been hired as a GA at Florida
Balentine named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at IU Kokomo
IU Kokomo Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Eric Echelbarger, has announced that DJ Balentine will serve as the new assistant coach for the Cougars. Balentine will be the director of player development and scouting for the program in addition to assisting with on-floor coaching and recruiting. Balentine had a decorated career for the tradition-rich Kokomo Wildcats
Talladega College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Talladega College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Wright announced the hiring of Tim Ward and Jon Warren. Ward, who will serve as the top Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, comes to Talladega after spending last season on staff at NCAA Division II Arkansas Tech University. Prior to his time in Russellville he spent three seasons