Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my tweet from earlier this morning… I have heard from multiple sources that Fairleigh Dickinson intends to hire Tobin Anderson as their new head men’s basketball coach. Anderson has spent the past nine seasons as the head coach at D2 St. Thomas Aquinas (NY), where he has gone 209-62
Copeland named Head Basketball Coach at Wagner
Wagner College Interim President Angelo Araimo and Director of Athletics Walt Hameline have announced the hiring of Donald Copeland as Wagner’s 19th head men’s basketball coach. “We are excited to welcome Donald Copeland back to Grymes Hill as we begin to write a new chapter in Wagner men’s basketball history,” Araimo said. “Coach Copeland knows what it
REPORT: Wagner’s Mason set to replace Holloway at St. Peter’s
According to a report earlier today from Stadium, Wagner head coach Bashir Mason will replace Shaheen Holloway (Seton Hall) at St. Peter’s. Mason, a Jersey City native, has been the head coach at Wagner for the past ten seasons (165-130 – .559). This past season, he led Wagner to a 21-6 (15-3 NEC) record, and
Saint Francis Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Family is a word that you often hear in the Saint Francis basketball huddle. The team’s bond is close on and off the court and it all starts with the coaching staff. When Red Flash alumnus Rob Krimmel was named head coach in 2012 he wanted to build a staff that had ties to the program
Holloway returns to FDU as Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant
Fairleigh Dickinson men’s basketball coach Greg Herenda announced Friday that Mike Holloway, Jr. ’19 will rejoin the Knights’ program as a graduate assistant coach. One of the all-time greats in FDU men’s basketball history, Holloway returns to Hackensack after an illustrious career with the Burgundy and Blue that saw him help lead the squad to
Burrell named Assistant Coach at The Mount
Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball coach Dan Engelstad has announced the addition of assistant coach Justin Burrell to the coaching staff. “Having coached Justin during his time at Holy Cross, I know firsthand how committed he is to the game of basketball and how he operates as a leader,” said Engelstad. “Justin is smart, he
Engelstad inks 3-year extension at Mount St. Mary’s
After leading Mount St. Mary’s to the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, head coach Dan Engelstad has signed a three-year contract extension, announced today by Director of Athletics Lynne Robinson. “We are very pleased to offer a contract extension to Coach Dan Engelstad,” said Robinson. “Over the past three years, Dan’s dedicated leadership of the
Central Connecticut’s Donyell Marshall resigns
Central Connecticut State University has announced that Donyell Marshall has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach on Friday to pursue other opportunities. Marshall spent five years as the head coach of the Blue Devils. “It has been a privilege to serve as the head coach for this program for the past five seasons,” Marshall
Bryant Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Bryant University men’s basketball head coach Jared Grasso finalized his coaching staff for the 2020-21 season on Tuesday afternoon. Grasso announced the promotion of Phil Martelli Jr. to the role of Associate Head Coach and the promotion of Eamonn Mahar to Assistant Coach. He also welcomes Luke St. Lifer back as the Director of Basketball
Mount St. Mary’s Basketball Staff Update
The Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball team has made a pair of changes to its coaching staff for the upcoming year. Director of Basketball Operations Matt Graves earns a promotion to assistant coach, and Jeremy Freeman has been hired for the open operations position. “I am thrilled to announce the changes to our coaching staff,”
HoopDirt.com 2019-20 NCAA D1 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 2, 2020 – Boston, MA Merrimack College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Gallo has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D1 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2019-20 college basketball season. Gallo qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of
Bentick Elevated to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at St. Francis (NY)
St. Francis College Brooklyn men’s basketball head coach Glenn Braica announced the promotion of Clive Bentick to associate head coach. Bentick enters his 13th season on staff at St. Francis and has helped guide the Terriers to 10 Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament appearances during his tenure. “We wanted to reward coach Bentick for his loyalty,