Big day today, as the DIII’s finally start practice. A few things that I’ve heard… Ball State assistant Brian Thornton has departed for a job in enforcement with the NCAA. Thornton, who played at Vanderbilt and Xavier, had been at BSU for the past four seasons. He has also been the DBO at Xavier and
Lewandowski Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Point Park
Point Park University has hired Joe Lewandowski as men’s basketball interim head coach, announced Director of Athletics John Ashaolu. Lewandowski has been steeped in coaching basketball for many years, and he takes over the Pioneers’ program ahead of the upcoming season. Point Park’s first game is Nov. 1 at home versus Wilberforce (Ohio). Ashaolu is
Jeremy Jones Named Dillard University Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
The Dillard men’s basketball program has hired Jeremy Jones as the assistant coach, as announced Monday by head coach Mike Newell. “We wanted to find someone with experience that knows the Dillard way,” Newell said. “Jeremy is young, energetic and wants to get better at his craft and I look forward to working with him.”
Smith Added to Dalton State Men’s Basketball Staff
Dalton State Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Alex Ireland has announced the addition of veteran coach Mike Smith to the Roadrunner basketball staff. Smith (53) brings over 10 years of collegiate coaching experience to the Roadrunner bench, making stops at Southeastern Louisiana, Centenary, Mississippi Valley State, Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Lawson State, and
Nielson Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans men’s basketball head coach Stacy Hollowell announced the addition of assistant coach Tyler Nielson to his staff Thursday afternoon. “We are thrilled to add Tyler to our staff and excited about the invaluable experience he brings to our program having worked with Coach Tim Floyd and his staff,” said Hollowell. “He
Former NBA Star Kenny Anderson Named Head Basketball Coach at Fisk University
Kenny Anderson, the #2 pick in the 1991 NBA draft, has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee. He replaces Larry Glover who will remain with the school as the Director of Athletics. Anderson was a standout at Georgia Tech (1989-1991), where he was the 1989-90 ACC
Talladega College Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Talladega College Head Coach Chris Wright, who was hired on July 21, announced the hiring of Cody San Miguel and Rodney Clarke on Tuesday morning. San Miguel comes to Talladega from Texas State University. During his three years with the Bobcats San Miguel was an integral part of their success. In the 2016-17 season, he
Ansar Al-Ameen Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Florida Memorial
Ansar Al-Ameen has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Florida Memorial University. He replaces Artis Maddox who had spent the past four seasons as the head coach at FMU. Still awaiting an official release from the school, but the the full report from WPLG Local 10 can be found below:
NAIA DIRT: Change made at Middle Georgia State
I have heard that Scott Moe is no longer the head basketball coach at Middle Georgia State University. Moe had been the head coach at MGSU for the past four seasons and spent 11-seasons as the head coach at Middle Georgia College before that. Last season, he led his squad to a 15-13 (9-9 SSAC)
NAIA DIRT: University of the Southwest makes a coaching change
I can confirm that Charles Goar is no longer the head basketball coach at NAIA University of the Southwest (NM). He had spent the past four seasons as the head coach at the school – his squad went 13-19 (7-10) in 2017-18. I can also confirm that he will be replaced by Timm Dixon who
Ulak Named Keiser Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Keiser Interim Men’s Basketball Coach Bob Starkman announced the addition of David Ulak as a new Seahawks Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Ulak will primarily be tasked with scouting and preparation for upcoming games. Prior to Keiser, Ulak spent five seasons as an assistant under Starkman at Broward College. In that time, he helped coach three All-Region
Downer added to Vanguard University Men’s Basketball coaching staff
Vanguard University Men’s Basketball has announced the addition of Justin Downer as an assistant coach for the 2018-19 season. Downer joins the Blue and Gold from Riverside Poly High School where he has coached the past three seasons as the associate head coach, totaling a 62-29 record. He helped lead RPHS to its first CIF