I have heard from multiple sources that Sam Houston State will hire Western Texas College head coach Andre Owens as an assistant. He will replace Kyle Campbell who became an assistant Coffeyville CC (KS) back in the spring. Owens has been the head coach at WTC for the past three seasons (48-38), and was an
Sam Houston State Dirt…
Following up on something that I tweeted earlier tonight… I can confirm that Sam Houston State assistant Chuck Taylor has departed the staff and will enter the private sector. Taylor had been on the Bearkats staff since 2016. Prior to coming to SHSU, he served as an assistant at North Carolina Central and also spent
Ryne Smith named Assistant Basketball Coach at UIW
University of the Incarnate Word men’s basketball Head Coach Dr. Carson Cunningham has added Ryne Smith as an assistant coach. Smith replaces Darnell Archey, who recently took a head coaching position at the University of Mobile. “It’s awesome to welcome Coach Ryne Smith, his wife Sami, and their two young daughters to storied UIW and
Southeastern Louisiana removes Interim tag from Head Basketball Coach David Kiefer
Southeastern Louisiana University has named David Kiefer the 13th head men’s basketball coach in school history, SLU Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced on Tuesday. Kiefer’s hire is pending the approval of the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. The St. Petersburg, Florida native has been the Lions’ interim head coach since previous head
Smith hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at New Orleans
University of New Orleans head men’s basketball coach Mark Slessinger has announced the hiring of Jay Smith as an assistant coach. Smith comes to the Privateers after serving as the head coach of Wiley College for the past two seasons. “Coach Slessinger has been a mentor to me throughout my career,” said Smith. “It is an honor to join
Lamar Basketball Staff Update
Joey Cantafio has been promoted to full-time assistant coach, and Thomas Strine has been hired as director of operations announced Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Tic Price. Cantafio is entering his third season with the program. “I’ve had the honor and privilege of watching Joey work for the past couple of years,” said Price. “When you’re
McNeese State Basketball Staff Update
New McNeese men’s basketball head coach Heath Schroyer introduced his 2018-19 basketball staff to the media, including the final piece to the puzzle with the hiring of Jalen Courtney to complete his coaching staff. Courtney comes to McNeese after spending the last three years on staff at Mississippi State where he served as a graduate
OFFICIAL: Austin Claunch Named Head Basketball Coach at Nicholls State
Austin Claunch has been named as the next head coach of the Nicholls State University men’s basketball program as announced by director of athletics Matt Roan. Claunch’s hiring is subject to approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. An introductory press conference and meet and greet with Claunch is tentatively scheduled for
OFFICIAL: Heath Schroyer names Mike Dubose as Assistant Basketball Coach at McNeese State
Following up on some “dirt” that HoopDirt.com posted yesterday (MCNEESE STATE DIRT)… New McNeese men’s basketball head coach Heath Schroyer has added another piece to the rebuilding of the Cowboys’ basketball program with the hiring of Mike Dubose as an assistant coach. Dubose comes to Lake Charles from Chipola College where he spent the past
OFFICIAL: UIW Tabs Carson Cunningham as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
University of the Incarnate Word Director of Athletics Dr. Brian Wickstrom has selected Dr. Carson Cunningham to lead the men’s basketball program, the athletics department announced Thursday. “After a thorough search, we are pleased to announce Dr. Cunningham as our new men’s basketball coach,” said Wickstrom. “All of our final candidates who spoke with the
John Aiken named Associate Head Basketball Coach at McNeese State
New McNeese basketball head coach Heath Schroyer has announced his first addition to his staff, that being John Aiken who will hold the title as associate head coach. Aiken comes to McNeese after spending the previous two seasons as the top assistant at Nicholls where he helped lead the Colonels to a share of the
OFFICIAL: UIW Begins Search for Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Dr. Brian Wickstrom announced Tuesday that Ken Burmeister will not return as head men’s basketball coach for the University of the Incarnate Word. “I want to thank Coach Burmeister for his 12 years of service and for helping transition our program to the NCAA Division I level,” Wickstrom said. “As we evaluate the