Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) has announced that Chris Dial is the new men’s basketball head coach effective immediately. OLLU Athletic Director Shane Hurley commented, “It is exciting for our athletic program to bring in someone with such a deep breadth of basketball experience on so many levels. He is a true teacher
OFFICIAL: Danals Named Head Basketball Coach at Sliver Lake College
Following-up on an item that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 7/17 (DAILY DIRT)… Silver Lake College of the Holy Family has named Brandt Danals director of athletics and head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to have Brandt lead our growing athletics program and join our College,” said Dr. Robert B. Callahan, president of Silver
Tim Kisner named new assistant men’s basketball coach at John Brown University
The John Brown University men’s basketball program has hired Tim Kisner as assistant coach, head coach Jason Beschta announced on Wednesday (Aug. 1) Kisner makes his way to Siloam Springs after spending six of the past seven seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA II Lake Superior State (Mich.) under head coach Steve Hettinga. In
Daily Dirt – 7/31/18
Some things that I’ve heard…. I can confirm that Mike Nesbitt has been hired as an assistant coach at Panola College (TX). He replaces Adam Blaylock who became an assistant at IPFW earlier this month. Nesbitt has previously served as a special assistant at Southern Utah under Todd Simon and a as graduate assistant at
HOT: Dalton State’s Tony Ingle Announces Retirement
Nearly six years to the day since he was named to the position Tony Ingle is stepping down as head coach of the Dalton State Roadrunners basketball team. His retirement is effective Aug. 1. A national search will commence immediately; assistant Coach Alex Ireland will assume head coaching duties in the interim. “Tony Ingle is and
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at San Diego Christian College
Edgar Mendez, San Diego Christian College’s head men’s basketball coach from 2014-18, has announced his resignation, effective immediately. With his resignation, athletic director Carolyn Peters has named Dwayne Cosby as the interim head coach for the 2018-19 season. “I want to thank CP and Dr. Ague for this opportunity,” Cosby said. “I am looking to
Chris Wright Named Head Basketball Coach at Talladega College
Talladega College Director of Athletics Kevin Herod announced the hiring of Chris Wright as the new Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball program. We are excited to have secured Coach Wright to be our next Head Men’s Basketball coach. He has not only a great understanding of the NAIA but has also had success at
Daily Dirt – 7/17/18
A few things that I’ve heard… It sounds like former Evansville head coach Marty Simmons will be joining the basketball staff at Clemson. Simmons’ son Blake tweeted the following: “Orange and Purple just got a little more exciting. Congrats Dad for joining the Clemson staff!” Simmons had spent the past 11-seasons at Evansville (184-175) before
NAIA DIRT: Another change at OLLU
I can confirm that Chris Wright has resigned as the head basketball coach at Our Lady of the Lake University (TX). Wright was named as the Saints head coach back on May 8th replacing Ryan Wall. OLLU Director of Athletics Jack Hank also resigned back on June 20th. Before coming to OLLU, Wright had been
Devin Heath-Granger Named Director of Basketball Operations at Marian University
The Marian men’s basketball team has hired Devin Heath-Granger to the role of director of basketball operations as announced by head coach Scott Heady. “It means a lot to be able to start my career in the city I grew up playing basketball,” said Heath-Granger. “Getting the chance to learn from coaches with such great knowledge and experience
Daily Dirt – 7/13/18
A few things that I’ve heard… Dartmouth assistant Mike Quinn has departed the Big Green staff and is rumored to be joining the staff at Boston University. Quinn had been at Dartmouth for the past two seasons and had previously served as the DBO at Fordham and George Mason. He is the second Dartmouth assistant
Indiana Kokomo adds Roosevelt Jones to Men’s Basketball Coaching staff
Indiana University Kokomo Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Echelbarger has announced that Roosevelt Jones will serve as the Cougars’ new assistant coach. Jones will serve as the programs recruiting coordinator and direct the player development initiatives while assisting with on-court coaching and scouting. Jones, an O’Fallon Illinois native, comes to IU Kokomo after spending the last