HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Midland University has announced the addition of assistant coach Josh Pickens to its men’s basketball staff for the 2015-16 season. Pickens, a former player and coach at Ashford University, rejoins Oliver Drake who was announced as the new Warrior head basketball coach on Monday. “I’m really excited to
Midland University Named Oliver Drake Head Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Midland University has announced Oliver Drake as the institution’s next men’s basketball head coach. Drake arrives having guided Ashford University to the NAIA DII National Championship Tournament in three of his five seasons as head coach, including an appearance in the Round of 16 in this year’s tournament. “From
Sherman Finalizes Staff at Central Methodist
Central Methodist University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Sherman announced the hiring’s of Matt Dickman and Grant Peterson as graduate assistant coaches in time for the 2015-16 season. “I am thrilled to have both Matt and Grant join our coaching staff,” said Coach Sherman. “These are two very talented individuals. Both bring a wealth of basketball knowledge and a work ethic that will
Indiana South Bend Adds Assistants
Ryan Borzager and Fred Harris will join the men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2015-16 season as announced by head coach Scott Cooper. Borzager played four year at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania where he was named captain in his final season with the Blue Jays. The Chambersburg, PA native spent last season as the assistant
Jake Shipley Named Assistant at University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown head men’s basketball coach Danny Neville announced the hiring of Jake Shipley as the lead assistant for the men’s basketball team. Shipley spent last season at Dakota Wesleyan as a graduate assistant coach. The Dakota Wesleyan Tigers finished the season 32-5, with a runner up finish at the National Tournament in Branson,
Daily Dirt – 8/12/15
Some things that I’ve heard while waiting for the Brady decision… I can confirm that Queens College (NY) head coach Darryl Jacobs has hired two assistants – Steven Schneider and David Vandiver. Schneider comes to Queens after spending the last two season as associate head coach at Oyster Bay HS in Long Island. Schneider has also
Justin Mann Named Assistant at Thomas University
Thomas University Athletic Director Mike Lee and head men’s basketball coach Brent Crews announced the appointment of Justin Mann as the Athletic Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team. “Our program is growing daily,” stated Crews. “I am glad to have Justin on board and look forward to hitting the ground running.” Prior to his
Magnani Resigns at Jamestown, Neville Named Head Coach
University of Jamestown Athletic Director Sean Johnson has announced that Alan Magnani has resigned as head men’s basketball coach. “We are very grateful for Coach Magnani’s leadership of the Jimmie men’s basketball program through a very successful season which culminated in a 2015 NSAA regular season title. We respect and appreciate his dedication to his
Garrett Jones Named Head Coach at Montreat College
Montreat College has announced the hiring of Garrett Jones as the head coach for the men’s basketball program. Jones comes to Montreat after serving the past four years as the assistant coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) in Waxahachie, Texas. During his time at SAGU, Jones was part of a coaching staff that took
St. Catharine (KY) Adds Assistant
Head Coach of the Patriot Men’s Basketball team, Joe Krupinski, has announced the hiring of Jamie Jackson as assistant coach. “We are excited to add Jamie Jackson to our staff as we start a new beginning for St. Catharine basketball,” noted Krupinski. “As a Kentucky native, he enjoyed a very good career both at Bellarmine
Ty Harrelson Named Head Coach at Wayland Baptist
Former Wayland Baptist All-American Ty Harrelson has been hired as head coach of the men’s basketball program. “I’m thrilled to have someone with Ty’s record of success and strong ties to the university take over our men’s basketball program,” WBU Director of Athletics Rick Cooper said. “I believe our program is in very good hands,
John Lamanna Named Head Coach at Ave Maria
John Lamanna will be the next head men’s basketball coach at Ave Maria University, announced this week by Athletic Director Kimberly King. “I am incredibly grateful and humbled for the opportunity that President Jim Towey, Vice President Julie Cosden and Director of Athletics Kimberly King have entrusted me with leading the Ave Maria University Men’s