The Detroit Free Press has confirmed that Michigan head basketball coach John Beilein has met with the Detroit Pistons at least twice regarding their vacant head coaching position. According to the report, “the Pistons’ process with Beilein started with an introductory meeting with the ownership group in L.A.” The meeting apparently took place within the
Daily Dirt – 5/18/18
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… The hot rumor coming from the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago is that the Orlando Magic are kicking the tires on Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson. This past season, Sampson led the Cougars to a 27-8 record and is 83-48 in his four seasons at the school. The
Nevada’s Dupree Headed to Milwaukee Bucks as a Scout
Back on July 27th, Nevada announced that assistant coach Ronald Dupree had accepted a job in the NBA, but the team Dupree will be working for and his position within that organization would be made known at a later date. It has now been officially announced that Dupree has been hired as a scout by
Former Columbia Assistant Koby Altman Named General Manager of Cleveland Cavaliers
Koby Altman was named General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The announcement was made by Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert. Altman has been a member of the Cavs basketball front office for the past five years, most recently serving as Assistant General Manager, having been promoted to that position in September 2016. He has been an
Former USF Head Coach Rex Walters Named Assistant Coach with Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have hired former University of San Francisco head coach Rex Walters as an assistant coach. Walters spent last season as coach of the Grand Rapids Drive (G-League). Prior to that, he spent eight seasons as the head coach at USF where he compiled a 127-127 record including two 20-win seasons and two
Former Ohio State Assistant Chris Jent Joins Atlanta Hawks Staff
The Atlanta Hawks Basketball have added Chris Jent as an assistant coach, it was announced by Head Coach Mike Budenholzer. Jent, who spent last season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Ohio State, is a veteran NBA coach, having been on staff with the Philadelphia 76ers (2003-04), Orlando Magic (2004-05, including a stint
Buzz Peterson Named Charlotte Hornets Assistant General Manager
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has named Buzz Peterson Assistant General Manager. “Throughout his tenure with our organization, Buzz has been an integral part of all aspects of our basketball operations department, with a focus on scouting and player evaluation,” Cho said. “He brings a wide breadth of basketball
Former NBA Player Darwin Cook Named Head Basketball Coach at University of Antelope Valley
University of Antelope Valley President Marco Johnson announced the hiring of retired NBA Star Darwin Cook as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach. The Pioneers basketball team made its first CalPac post season tournament appearance in the school’s history last year and is laying the foundation for an even brighter future with the hiring of Cook
BREAKING: Georgetown to hire Patrick Ewing as Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports, Patrick Ewing will be named as the next head basketball coach at Georgetown. He will replace John Thompson III who was fired earlier this spring. A former standout at Georgetown, he led the Hoyas to three Final Fours and the 1984 NCAA national championship. The eleven time NBA All-Star and Hall-of-Famer
Two Former DI Head Coaches Join Los Angeles Clippers Organization
Two former NCAA Division I head coaches have been hired to scouting positions by the Los Angles Clippers. Paul Hewitt has become an NBA Pro Scout, and Donnie Jones has accepted a role as a College Scout. Hewitt has been the head coach at Siena (1997-2000), Georgia Tech (2000-2011), and George Mason (2011-2015). He owns
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Former Oregon State Head Coach Craig Robinson Joins Milwaukee Bucks as Vice President of Player and Organizational Development
The Milwaukee Bucks announced Craig Robinson as the organization’s new Vice President of Player and Organizational Development. Robinson brings a wealth of experience in business and basketball to the Bucks staff, where he will serve as a mentor and advisor to the Bucks roster – the youngest in the NBA. “Player development is instrumental to