Marietta College head men’s basketball coach Jon VanderWal has announced the hiring of Pete Smith as the Pioneer’s assistant coach. “We are extremely excited to have Pete join our staff,” said VanderWal. “Pete was a great D3 player for a really good program and has gained valuable coaching experience the past four years at Adrian College. He exudes all the qualities we
Jones named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at John Carroll U
As an exciting spring and summer comes to a close for John Carroll Men’s Basketball, Head Coach Pete Moran ’08 has selected his first full-time assistant coach. Damon Jones has been hired as the new full-time assistant coach for JCU Men’s Basketball. A native Clevelander, Jones has coaching experience at the high school, college and professional levels, along
D3 DIRT: Wilmington College (OH) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that K.C. Hunt is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D3 Wilmington College (OH). Hunt, who had been the head coach at WC for the past fifteen seasons, finishes his tenure with the second most wins in school history (185). He led the Quakers to Ohio
Capital University Basketball Staff Update
Capital University Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Damon Goodwin has announced a reorganization of the coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. Anthony Gholson will return for his sixth year with the Capital men’s basketball program and has been elevated to top assistant coach. He will now take the lead with Capital’s recruiting efforts, assist with
Winters Named Head Basketball Coach at DIII Otterbein
Otterbein University has hired local Columbus native Andy Winters to be its next head coach for men’s basketball, announced Monday afternoon by Dawn Stewart, director of athletics. He takes over after the recent departure of Brian Oilar, who announced his resignation in late February following four years at the helm. Winters, 28, will transition to
DIII DIRT: Oilar Resigns at Otterbein
I can confirm that Brian Oilar has resigned as the head basketball coach at Otterbein University (OH). Oilar had been the head coach at Otterbein since 2015. He went 18-81 in his four seasons at the helm of the Cardinals. Oilar had served as an assistant at his alma mater DePauw University before being hired
Pete Moran Named Men’s Basketball Head Coach At John Carroll University
Pete Moran, who has been an assistant coach for his alma mater the past five seasons, has been named the 24th head coach in the 98-year history of the John Carroll University program. “I am happy to announce that Pete Moran has agreed to serve as our next Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Laurie Massa, Director
DIII DIRT: JCU’s Moran to Retire Following 2016-17 Season
According to a report by Hoopsville’s Dave McHugh, John Carroll University head coach Mike Moran will retire following the 2016-17 season. Moran has been the head coach at JCU since 1992, and has compiled a 442-222 overall record. In his 24 seasons, Moran has won ten Ohio Athletic Conference regular season championships, four OAC Tournament
Ohio Northern Adds Matt Winters as Assistant Basketball Coach
Matt Winters has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern University. He joins ONU after spending the 2015-16 season at Rhodes (Tenn.), where he helped coach three players to All-SAA honors. Winters also served as an assistant coach at Denison from 2012-15. During his time at Denison, the team advanced to the
BREAKING: Byrne Resigns at Ohio Northern, Bensman Named New Head Coach
Rich Bensman has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern University, effective immediately. He replaces Kevin Byrne, who resigned on Wednesday as head coach after four seasons as the helm. Bensman has served as an assistant coach at Ohio Northern for the previous four years. “We are excited to begin a new
Capital University Head Coach Takes Leave of Absence
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Capital University head men’s basketball coach Damon Goodwin will be stepping away from the team for the 2015-16 season to tend to a personal illness. Coach Goodwin informed the University he will begin treatment immediately for hairy cell leukemia, a rare, but highly treatable cancer of the blood. His
Stephen Draper Named Assistant at Marietta
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Marietta College head men’s basketball coach Jon VanderWal announced the hiring of Stephen Draper as the Pioneers’ new second assistant coach. Draper replaces Michael Kenney, who recently accepted the top assistant coaching position at Allegheny College. “We are very excited to have Coach Draper join our program.,” VanderWal