With the departure of associate head coach Mike Roberts to Indiana, I have heard from multiple sources that UNC Greensboro will elevate Director of Basketball Operations Chris LePore to the role of assistant coach. LePore is entering his sixth season on Wes Miller’s staff at UNCG, where he began as a graduate assistant back in
Galfsky added to VMI Basketball staff as Assistant Coach
Ander Galfsky will begin his first season on the VMI basketball staff as an assistant coach after arriving from Campbell University where he served three years. At Campbell, Galfsky served as Director of Basketball Operations and played a vital role in a program under head coach Kevin McGeehan that reached post-season play in three consecutive
OFFICIAL: Growe named Assistant Basketball Coach at Furman
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com reported back on 6/21 (FURMAN DIRT). It was made official earlier this week that Furman head coach Bob Richey has added Jeremy Growe to his staff as an assistant basketball coach. Furman released the following statement announcing the hiring: Furman head coach Bob Richey rounded out his staff with
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Furman head coach Bob Richey has hired Jeremy Growe as an assistant coach. Growe has spent the past ten seasons on the staff at Xavier in various roles – from graduate assistant to DBO to special assistant to the head coach. He is a former manager at Indiana. An official announcement is expected shortly.
OFFICIAL: Shannon added to Chattanooga Basketball Coaching Staff
Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris announced Eddie Shannon is joining his coaching staff Wednesday morning. Shannon replaces Walter Offutt who departed after two seasons to the same position at Toledo. It’s Shannon’s second stint in Gig City. He originally served as director of basketball operations for Matt McCall in 2015-16 and full-time assistant
Wofford Basketball Staff Update
Wofford College men’s basketball head coach Jay McAuley announced his staff for the upcoming season on Thursday, April 18. Will Murphy remains on staff, while Paul Hemrick and Dwight Perry join the Terriers. Murphy has been with Wofford for two seasons, first as Director of Basketball Operations and then as assistant coach. Paul Hemrick spent
Mercer Basketball Staff Update
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
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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