HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Kentucky associate head coach Kenny Payne is getting some strong support for the Louisville job. In a recent article by Rick Bozich on WDRB.com, former Cardinal standouts Pervis Ellison and Billy Thompson give Payne (a Louisville alum) their endorsement. Also, Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/5/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… NAIA Dakota State (S.D.) University Head Trojan Men’s Basketball Coach Gary Garner will return to sidelines this weekend. He has been out since October 29th while recovering from surgery for pancreatic cancer. DSU Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Michael Larsen took over the head coaching roles during
HOT: Douma Announces Resignation as Head Basketball Coach at Dordt College following 2017-18 Season
Dordt College has announced Ross Douma will resign his head men’s basketball coaching position at the conclusion of the 2017-18 season to focus his energy on his responsibilities as the school’s athletic director. Douma was named Dordt College athletic director this past June. “I have thoroughly enjoyed serving as our head men’s basketball coach since
Wiley College Basketball Staff Update
Wiley College head men’s basketball coach Jay Smith has completed his coaching staff by adding Tyler Guidry and Daniel Horton as assistant coaches. They replace Mac McConnell and Curtis Bason Jr. Guidry is very familiar with the Red River Athletic Conference – as he played for Southwestern Assemblies of God University from 2011-2014. He was
Marlon Tibbs Promoted to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Dickinson State
After serving the past year as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Marlon Tibbs has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Dickinson State University men’s basketball team, Head Coach Josh Vaughan announced Wednesday. “Marlon is extremely deserving of this position,” head coach Josh Vaughan said. “Tibbs has been integral in the Blue Hawks rise to
LSU-Alexandria Adds Tyler Sobey to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The final piece of the LSUA men’s basketball staff has been put into place as the Generals announced the hiring of Tyler Sobey as new assistant coach. Sobey, a native of Gilmer, Texas, come to Alexandria after spending time on the staff at the University of Arkansas serving as a student manager. During his time
OFFICIAL: Josh Vaughan Named Head Basketball Coach at Dickinson State
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com way out in front of this one over the weekend (Dickinson State Dirt). It’s now been made official that Josh Vaughan has been named as the new Blue Hawk Head Men’s Basketball coach. “We are very excited to have Josh become our next head coach”, stated athletic director
NAIA DIRT: Dickinson State Set to Name New Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Dickinson State University (ND) will name Josh Vaughan as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Justin Wetzel who became an assistant in the NBA G-League a few weeks ago. Vaughn was one of three finalists who interviewed on campus late last week (DSU Finalists). Vaughan has spent the past
NAIA DIRT: Dickinson State Search Update
I have heard that the search to replace former head basketball coach Justin Wetzel who resigned last week at Dickinson State University (ND) is moving quickly. It sounds like two finalists interviewed on campus yesterday, and another is due in today. Yesterday’s interviews included University of Mary (ND) assistant coach Josh Vaughan and former Bismarck
Akeem Scott Named Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky Christian University
Akeem Scott has been named as the head coach of the Kentucky Christian University Knights following a stint as an assistant coach with the West Virginia State University Women’s Basketball Program. In 2013-14 Coach Scott helped lead Asbury Lady Eagles to a 25-7 record, recording the most wins in team history as well as capturing
Indiana University South Bend Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Indiana University South Bend men’s basketball coach Scott Cooper has added Doug Barnbrook and O’Brien Hobbs to his bench for the 2017-18 season. Barnbrook brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to IU South Bend after having served as the head junior varsity coach and varsity assistant at John Adams High School from 2007-17. Prior to
Former Kansas Standout Brady Morningstar Tabbed as Assistant Basketball Coach at Texas Wesleyan
Texas Wesleyan University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brennen Shingleton announced today the hiring of Brady Morningstar as Assistant Coach. Morningstar, an All-Big 12 selection at the University of Kansas under the direction of Head Coach Bill Self, brings a wealth of experience to the Texas Wesleyan program as the Rams set out to defend their