Texas A&M Corpus Christi Athletic Director Scott Lazenby has resigned, and head basketball coach Willis Wilson has been elevated to Interim AD effective immediately. Wilson will continue in his role as the basketball coach while the university searches for Lazenby’s replacement. An official statement has not been released by the college, but a memo was
Archey Joins UIW Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Head men’s basketball coach Dr. Carson Cunningham has announced the hiring of Darnell Archey as an assistant coach for the University of the Incarnate Word men’s basketball program. “Darnell is someone who I have known and respected for many years,” said Cunningham. “He sat on the Butler bench for its two national championship games and
McNeese State Dirt…
I can confirm that Michael DuBose will be named as an assistant coach on Heath Schroyer’s new staff at McNeese State. He had spent the past two seasons as an assistant at Chipola College (FL), and was an assistant at Southwest Mississippi Community College for two years before that. An official announcement is expected shortly.
OFFICIAL: Heath Schroyer Named Head Basketball Coach at McNeese State
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one. It’s now been made official… A new and exciting era of McNeese Basketball is upon us when on Thursday, Director of Athletics Bruce Hemphill announced the hiring of BYU Associate Head Coach Heath Schroyer to lead the Cowboys’ basketball program. An introductory press
Brandon Chappell Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lamar
Former Lamar University standout Brandon Chappell has been named an assistant coach announced LU head coach Tic Price Friday morning. Chappell replaces Brian Burton who left earlier this year to take a position with Fresno State. “I’ve known Brandon since his days playing at Lamar when I used to coach against him,” said Price. “He
University of New Orleans Head Coach Mark Slessinger Agrees to New Contract
Coach Sless is staying home. The University of New Orleans and head men’s basketball coach Mark Slessinger agreed to a new contract to keep him on the Privateers bench through the 2023-2024 season. The announcement was made Monday by New Orleans Director of Athletics Derek Morel. “President Nicklow and I are pleased to reward Mark
Nicholls State Staff Update
Nicholls State Head coach Richie Riley finalized the 2017-18 men’s basketball coaching staff Friday with the additions of assistant coach Amorrow Morgan and director of operations Tyler Parker. Morgan joins the Colonels after a two-year stint as head assistant men’s basketball coach at Henderson State University. Morgan lifted the Reddies on and off the court
Tyler Miller Promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas Head Coach Russ Pennell, announced that Tyler Miller has been promoted to assistant coach after spending previous two seasons as the Director of Basketball Operations and spent the 2014-15 season as a graduate assistant. “Tyler has done a phenomenal job in his time here at Central Arkansas and has earned this opportunity,”
Antonio Bostic Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Abilene Christian
Abilene Christian University head men’s basketball coach Joe Golding announced that he has added former Stephen F. Austin standout Antonio Bostic to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Bostic served last season as an assistant Neosho County Community College (Kan.) where he played one season in 2009-10 after graduating from Shawnee Mission West High School.
OFFICIAL: Justin Bailey Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lamar
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this week (Daily Dirt – 5/31/16)… Justin Bailey has been hired as an assistant coach announced Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Tic Price. Bailey comes to Beaumont after spending the previous four seasons as an assistant at Arkansas-Fort Smith. “Justin has been on my radar
BREAKING: J.P. Piper Fired as Basketball Coach at Nicholls State
Nicholls State University Director of Athletics Rob Bernardi announced Tuesday that J.P. Piper will not return as head men’s basketball coach. “We appreciate all of the hard work and effort that J.P. has put forth over the last 12 seasons. He has been a valued member of our community and we wish him all the
Southeastern Louisiana Adds David Kiefer to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish David Kiefer has joined the Southeastern Louisiana men’s basketball staff for the 2015-16 season after spending the past year on staff at South Carolina serving as the team’s director of video services. At South Carolina he handled all aspects of the Gamecocks’ video services, serving also as coordinator for