Head Coach Burt Paddock picked up win No. 200 at Davenport University this past week with a 73-56 victory over visiting Siena Heights University. Paddock is in his eighth season at the helm of the Panthers after helping DU advance to the NAIA Fab Four in 2011-12 and 2014-15, along with their sixth straight NAIA Tournament appearance in 2014-15.
Matthew “Cougar” Downing, Jr. Named Head Coach at Haskell Indian Nations University
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Matthew “Cougar” Downing, Jr. has been named Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Haskell Indian Nations University. He has coached at every level over the past 20 years and has personally trained numerous basketball players throughout the Midwest. Downing began his collegiate career at Dodge City Community College where he
Coaching Change at Mount Mercy: Gavin Out / Jennings In
Mount Mercy College (IA) men’s basketball coach Paul Gavin has stepped away from his position in order to become the Athletic Director at the college. He will be replaced by current Mount Mercy head women’s basketball coach Aaron Jennings. With a record of 387-329, Gavin is the winningest men’s basketball coach in school history and ranked
Jaxon Myaer Named Assistant Coach at Dickinson State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Dickinson State Men’s basketball Coach Justin Wetzel has announced the hiring of assistant coach Jaxon Myaer. Myaer of Salt Lake City UT is a former starter at NCAA Division I Utah State and was an All-Conference player at the NCAA DII level (Montana State University Billings). In his time
Mount Marty College Names Robin Burgard Assistant Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Mount Marty College has announced the hiring of Robin Burgard as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Burgard will join the Lancers from Sioux Falls, SD where he has been a high school coach for over 20 years. Head Coach, Andrew Baker, is very pleased to have Burgard joining his staff stating,
Rio Grande Adds Two Assistants
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Rio Grande men’s basketball head coach Ken French has announced the addition of two assistant coaches to his 2015-16 coaching staff. Phil McKnight, Jr. and Robby Bennett are joining a staff which also includes returnee Aaron Quinn and student assistant Bobby Sizemore and Bryan Stevens. McKnight
Midland University Adds Josh Pickens to Men’s Basketball Staff
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