Mercer men’s basketball head coach Greg Gary announced the hiring of three assistant coaches and a director of basketball operations on Wednesday. The hires complete Gary’s first-year coaching staff in his new role as the Bears’ head coach. Gary rounded out his coaching staff with the hiring of former Lamar associate head coach Bobby Kummer,
Mercer Names Greg Gary Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Greg Gary, who has helped guide Purdue to three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, has been named the 27th men’s basketball head coach at Mercer University, Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Tuesday. A veteran assistant coach with over 25 years at the NCAA Division I level, Gary has spent the last eight seasons working under
Bob Hoffman Fired at Mercer
Mercer Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Monday that men’s basketball head coach Bob Hoffman has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Cole and Hoffman met Monday morning to discuss the status of the program. At this time Cole informed Hoffman that a change in leadership would take place. “Coach Hoffman has made an
OFFICIAL: Furman Names Williams as Assistant Basketball Coach
Jimmie Williams has joined the Furman men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, it was announced by second-year Paladin head coach Bob Richey. The move was first reported by HoopDirt.com back on 10/11 (Furman Dirt). Williams, a native of Olathe, Kan., spent the past three seasons as an associate head coach at William Jewell College
Furman Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Furman University is set to name William Jewel College (MO) associate head coach Jimmie Williams as an assistant. He would replace Trey Meyer who departed the Paladins staff earlier this fall to become the Director of Recruiting / Player Development at the College of Charleston. Williams, who
Mercer Names Philip Pearson Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Philip Pearson, who brings more than 20 years of coaching experience working with multiple Division I programs, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at Mercer University. Bob Hoffman, the Bears’ Head Coach, made the announcement Tuesday. Pearson has two decades plus of professional experience working at Georgia, Alabama, Murray State and Arkansas-Little Rock. The
OFFICIAL: Kisonas Named DBO at Mercer
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on April 25th (DAILY DIRT)… Elvis Kisonas, who has been working as a graduate assistant for the Mercer men’s basketball team, has been named Director of Basketball Operations for the Bears program. Head Coach Bob Hoffman made the announcement Monday. Kisonas, a native of Kaunas, Lithuania,
Padgett adds Veteran Coach to Samford Basketball Staff
Samford head basketball coach Scott Padgett announced the addition of 30-year coaching veteran and previous head coach at Tulane University, Shawn Finney, to his staff as associate head coach, it was officially released Tuesday. “Shawn is going to bring a lot of experience to the staff,” said Padgett. “Without a doubt, he is going to
OFFICIAL: Gray added to UNCG Basketball Staff
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned in the Daily Dirt on 5/3. It’s now been made official… UNCG men’s basketball has announced the addition former Charlotte assistant coach Andre Gray to the same position. Gray coached three seasons with the Charlotte 49ers, and has 16 years of collegiate coaching experience. Gray is familiar with
Monty Sanders Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Former Elon men’s basketball standout Monty Sanders has joined head coach Mark Prosser’s staff at Western Carolina, accepting an assistant coaching spot after spending a combined eight years on staff at his alma mater in the Piedmont Triad. Sanders brings a wealth of experience to the position including coaching at both the high school and
Tony Rack Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Western Carolina men’s basketball head coach Mark Prosser today announced the addition of Tony Rack to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Rack comes to WCU from his alma mater at Northern Kentucky University where he most recently served as the Director of Basketball Operations. Rack has previous working experience with Prosser during his
UNC Greensboro Extends Wes Miller Through 2028-29 Season
UNC Greensboro has announced the extension of head men’s basketball coach Wes Miller through the 2028-29 season. The agreement in principle comes after Miller’s program won a school-record 27 games and earned the first bid into the NCAA Tournament since the 2001 season. Under Miller’s guidance, the men’s basketball team has won back-to-back Southern Conference