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
Dickinson State Head Basketball Coach Justin Wetzel Resigns
Dickinson State Head Men’s Basketball Justin Wetzel has accepted a coaching position with an unnamed organization. The team Wetzel will be working for will be announcing specifics at a later date. “I’m proud of the hard work we were able to accomplish in bringing a long overdue championship back to DSU, and the program is
Dan Hays Joins Central Oklahoma Men’s Basketball Staff
The University of Central Oklahoma men’s basketball team has added coaching legend Dan Hays to its staff ahead of the 2017-18 season, head coach Tom Hankins announced Tuesday. Hays will serve in a volunteer assistant role. “We are extremely excited to have Coach Hays join our team,” Hankins said. “He brings a great wealth of experience
Loyola University New Orleans Adds Trey Lindsey to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Loyola University New Orleans head men’s basketball coach Stacy Hollowell is pleased to announce the addition of Calvin “Trey” Lindsey III to his coaching staff.Lindsey joins the Wolf Pack after spending the 2016-17 season as a graduate assistant coach at NCAA DII St. Edward’s University in his hometown of Austin, Texas. Lindsey joins the Wolf
Josh Riikonen Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Huntington University
Huntington University head coach Ty Platt announced the hiring of Josh Riikonen as an assistant coach for the Forester men’s basketball program. Riikonen comes to HU after spending several years as a high school varsity assistant coach with his most recent stint at Huntington North High School. He has also coached at Jay County and
Dante Calabria Named Interim Head Basketball Coach Keiser University
Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced Dante Calabria as the Interim Head Coach of the Keiser University men’s basketball team. Calabria will be entering his second year with the program and first as the interim coach. In 2016, Calabria helped the Seahawks to the Sun Conference Regular Season Championship and an appearance in the Elite
Brendan Rooney Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Maritime
Cal State Maritime Athletics has promoted Brendan Rooney to Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach to replace long-time head coach Bryan Rooney (Cal State East Bay Names Rooney Head Coach). Brendan is the younger brother of Bryan, and his been a part of Bryan’s staff for the past three years. Brendan has been instrumental in the
Our Lady of the Lake University Names Michael Poindexter Assistant Basketball Coach
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ryan Wall has announced the addition of Michael Poindexter to his coaching staff. Poindexter takes over for Robert Ford, who left OLLU this past summer for an assistant coaching job at NCAA D2 Salem International University. Wall said, “I would like to welcome Coach
Martin Methodist Basketball Staff Update
Martin Methodist Men’s Basketball head coach Scott Combs has announced that longtime assistant Dugan Lyne has been promoted to Associate Head Coach and Will Martin has been announced as the program’s Assistant Coach. “Our Martin Methodist basketball family is incredibly excited to announce the promotion and addition of Dugan Lyne and Will Martin,” Combs said.