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
Graceland University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Graceland University head men’s basketball coach Cory Hoff has finalized the Yellowjacket coaching staff for the 2018-19 season. The coaching staff will feature four returning assistant coaches with the addition of two new members for this season. Hoff’s seven-person coaching staff will feature two assistant coaches and four student assistant coaches. “I am really excited
OFFICIAL: Easley Named Head Basketball Coach at Life University
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported yesterday (NAIA DIRT)… Life University Director of Athletics Jayme Pendergast announced the hiring of Kevin Easley as the new Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball program. “Throughout this entire process Kevin has shared a clear vision for Life University Men’s Basketball. He clearly cares about student-athlete
NAIA DIRT: Life University set to name former DI assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
I have heard from a great source that former DI assistant Kevin Easley will be named as the new head basketball coach at NAIA Life University (GA). Easley was most recently an assistant coach at Tennessee Chattanooga and has also worked at UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, High Point, and Tennessee Martin. University of West Florida