According to my man Scott Eisberg of WCIV TV in South Carolina, Charleston Southern assistant B.J. McKie has accepted a spot on the staff at East Tennessee State. He will replace Penny Collins who departed for Illinois State a few weeks ago. McKie, a former standout at South Carolina, had been an assistant at Charleston
Former Paladin Bostain Named Furman Basketball’s Director Of Player Development
Former Paladin standout Robby Bostain has been hired as Furman basketball’s director of player development, it was announced on Tuesday by first-year head coach Bob Richey. Bostain, who played in 117 games for the Paladins from the 2003-04 season through the 2006-07 campaign, averaged in double figures in each of his four seasons at Furman
Former Tarheel Jackson Simmons Named Director of Basketball Operations at Western Carolina
Western Carolina head men’s basketball coach Larry Hunter announced the addition of Jackson Simmons to his staff. Simmons, who played four years at the University of North Carolina, will take over the role of Director of Basketball Operations. Simmons has many ties to the local community and specifically Western Carolina University. He was a four-year
Furman Dirt…
HoopDirt.com has learned from a great source that Furman head coach Bob Richey will promote Trey Meyer to assistant coach. He will replace Jay McAuley who became an assistant at Wofford back in mid-June. Meyer joined the Furman staff in May 2017 after a five year run as an assistant at Miami (OH). He also
Samford Head Basketball Coach Scott Padgett Receives Contract Extension Through 2021-22
The Samford University athletic department announced that Head Coach Scott Padgett has signed a five-year contract extension. The news was officially released by Director of Athletics Martin Newton. Padgett’s deal will now last throughout the 2021-22 campaign. “I’m thrilled to announce a five-year extension for Coach Padgett,” said Newton. “Scott has brought a tremendous work
Wofford Basketball Staff Update
The Wofford men’s basketball program has added Jay McAuley and Will Murphy to the staff, as announced by head coach Mike Young. McAuley will serve as Associate Head Coach and Murphy will be the Director of Basketball Operations. McAuley, who coached two seasons at Wofford from 2008-10, returns to the staff after most recently spending
Wofford Dirt…
HoopDirt.com has heard from a great source that Furman assistant Jay McAuley is headed to Wofford where he will replace Dustin Kerns who became the head coach at Presbyterian earlier this month. McAuley joined the Furman staff back in 2013 after working for Chris Holtmann at Gardner-Webb for three seasons. McAuley is no stranger to
Josh Davis Named Director of Basketball Operations at Mercer
Mercer head basketball coach Bob Hoffman announced Thursday that Josh Davis has been appointed as the program’s next Director of Basketball Operations. Davis comes to Macon after spending five years as an assistant coach at Limestone College, a Division II institution in Gaffney, South Carolina. He was an integral part of a five-year run for
OFFICIAL: Lewis Added to Furman Basketball Staff as Video Coordinator
HoopDirt.com mentioned this move in the Daily Dirt on 5/10…it’s now been made official, former Butler University standout Tyler Lewis has joined the Furman men’s basketball staff as the program’s video coordinator. “Tyler is an excellent addition to our staff,” said Furman Head Coach Bob Richey. “His blend of character, playing experience at the highest
VMI Staff Update…
Following up on some “dirt” that HoopDirt.com first published on May 19th… Two new assistant coaches have joined the VMI basketball coaching staff for the 2017-18 season, head coach Dan Earl announced. Joining the staff are Kevin Carroll and former VMI alumnus and standout shooting guard Austin Kenon. Carroll and Kenon fill the vacancies created
Chattanooga Basketball Staff Update
Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris announced three new members to his first staff. It includes completing his on-court staff with Ohio University assistant Aaron Fuss being offered and accepting the position. Fuss spent nine seasons with the Bobcats. He started as the director of basketball operations before ascending to assistant coach in 2012.
OFFICIAL: Meyer Named Director of Basketball Operations at Furman
Following up on some “dirt” that I posted back on May 3rd (Furman Dirt)… The Furman men’s basketball program has added former Miami University assistant coach Trey Meyer as director of basketball operations, it was announced by first-year Paladin head coach Bob Richey. “We are very excited about Trey joining our staff,” said Richey. “We