Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that VMI name Dave Davis as their new Associate Head Basketball Coach / Offensive Coordinator. Davis spent last season on Pat Kelsey’s staff as the associate head coach at the College of Charleston, but was released earlier this spring. He has spent two years before
OFFICIAL: Reynolds named Assistant Coach at The Citadel
I first mentioned this move back on 3/31 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now been made official – John Reynolds has been hired as an assistant at The Citadel. Here’s the release from the school: The Citadel’s new Head Basketball Coach Ed Conroy has his first Assistant Coach in fellow Bulldogs Hoops alumnus John Reynolds. A 2011 graduate of The
REPORT: JMU’s Wilson to VMI
According to report from Stadium, VMI is expected to hire James Madison assistant Andrew Wilson as their new head coach. Wilson had been at JMU for the past two seasons, after following Mark Byington from Georgia Southern where the pair had spent seven years. Wilson also spent six seasons working for Bobby Cremins at the
OFFICIAL: Earl takes over at Chattanooga
Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball has found its new leader. Dan Earl becomes the 22nd head coach in program history, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Mark Wharton announced on Thursday afternoon. A familiar name and face, Earl comes to the Scenic City following a seven-year stint as the head coach of Southern Conference foe VMI. Earl led the
REPORT: Dan Earl to Chattanooga
I mentioned Dan Earl and his involvement at Chattanooga in the DAILY DIRT on Monday. Now, according to Jeff Borzello, this move seems to be done. Chattanooga AD Wharton spent 25 years at Penn State prior to his time with the Mocs. Earl is former All-Big Ten player at Penn State, who spent 2006-11 as
OFFICIAL: Conroy named Head Basketball Coach at The Citadel
The architect of the last 20-win season in program history, Ed Conroy returns as the head basketball coach at The Citadel. The announcement was made by Director of Athletics Mike Capaccio on Wednesday. Conroy will be formally introduced at a press conference at 4 p.m. on Thursday. “We are very excited about welcoming Ed back to The Citadel and
REPORT: Citadel working on a deal with Conroy
According to a report by Jeff Hartsell, The Citadel is working on a deal with former head coach Ed Conroy to bring him back to Charleston. Conroy has been a target here from the start, as HoopDirt.com first mentioned him here back on 3/11 (DAILY DIRT). Conroy is currently an assistant Vanderbilt and was the
REPORT: Paris finalizes 5-yr deal at South Carolina
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, South Carolina and Lamont Paris have finalized a five-year deal that will make the Chattanooga head coach the Gamecocks new leader. Paris was hired as the Mocs head coach back in 2017, and has gone 87–71 (.551) since then. This past season, he
Baucom out as Head Basketball Coach at The Citadel
The Citadel is exploring potential replacements for Bulldogs’ basketball coach, Duggar Baucom, head men’s basketball coach in The Citadel’s history in 2015. The 2021-22 basketball season will be his last in that role. “The Citadel is grateful for Coach Baucom’s professionalism and dedication,” said The Citadel Athletic Director, Mike Capaccio. “We thank him for his leadership and the significant
Gillion named Assistant Coach at Samford
Samford University head men’s basketball coach Bucky McMillan announced the addition of Zach Gillion to his staff on Thursday, Aug. 12. Gillion, a highly successful high school and amateur coach from south Florida, replaces Gerald Gillion, who recently was named head coach at Chicago State University. “We are very excited about the addition of Zach Gillion
Castleberry promoted to Associate Head Coach at The Citadel
Jack Castleberry, who has been a member of The Citadel’s basketball staff for the last five seasons, has been elevated to Associate Head Coach and will continue in his role as the program’s Recruiting Coordinator as announced by Head Coach Duggar Baucom. Castleberry, who played at VMI between 2003-07, including under Baucom for his last two
Lind joins UNCG Basketball Staff
UNC Greensboro (UNCG) head men’s basketball coach Mike Jones announced the addition of Donny Lind to his staff Thursday. Lind joins the Spartan program after spending the last five years at Radford as an assistant coach. He enjoyed plenty of success during his time at Radford. “I am excited that Donny has joined our staff,” Jones said. “His recruiting
