Stetson assistant coach Jonathan Mitchell announced today on Twitter that he is leaving the Hatters program and will become an assistant with the NBA G League’s Birmingham Squadron (New Orleans Pelicans). Mitchell, who played at both Florida and Rutgers, had spent the past three seasons on Donnie Jones’ staff at Stetson. He spent time as
Stetson’s Jones receives contract extension
Stetson University Men’s Basketball coach Donnie Jones, who is in his third season leading the Hatters, has signed a contract extension that will keep him on the Stetson bench through at least the 2025-26 season. “I want to make sure Coach Jones knows how much we appreciate the work he and his staff have put into
Daily Dirt – 3/19/21
Yesterday was nuts. Curious to see what today will bring. Here are some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like Matt Scherbenske is no longer the associate head coach at the University of Central Arkansas. He had been on the Bears staff for the past six seasons. No official word on his departure from UCA,
Daily News & Notes – 12/8/20
Today’s news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Pitt head coach Jeff Capel said he’s worried about his players and let it be known he doesn’t trust the NCAA, wonders about the amateur status of college players and can’t understand why they are attempting to play games right now. Capel told KDKA,
Stetson Assistant MBB Coach Suhr Resigns
Stetson men’s basketball assistant coach Brendan Suhr has resigned to become the Chief Global Officer of Strategic Relationships for MindVue. Founded in 2015, MindVue optimizes performance and improves mental wellness through a learning experience platform that measures and builds mindset skills. “I am so excited for Brendan and this opportunity he has with MindVue to impact the
DII DIRT: Salem’s Williams takes DI job; assistant to be promoted
I can confirm that Salem University (WVa) head coach Adam Williams will be named as an assistant coach on Donnie Jones’ new staff at Stetson. Williams has previously worked for Jones at UCF (2012-15). This past season, Williams led Salem to a 17-9 mark – their best record since 2005-06. He was also tabbed as
Donnie Jones Named Head Basketball Coach at Stetson
Donnie Jones has been named as the next men’s basketball head coach at Stetson University, Director of Athletics Jeff Altier announced. A press conference to introduce Jones will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 1, in the Hall of Fame Room at the Edmunds Center, 143 E. Pennsylvania Ave., in DeLand. Jones, the 22nd
Daily Dirt – 3/26/19
Crazy day so far. Here’s a quick “speed round” of the Daily Dirt. More to come… The Scott Cross to Troy rumors are heating up. Sounds like this one could be done soon (or may in fact be done). Cross was 225-161 in his 12 seasons at UT Arlington before being released after a
STETSON SEARCH UPDATE: Hatters focus in on four candidates
I have heard from a bunch of people on this one today. It sounds like the group of coaches that Stetson is focused in on right now are: Donnie Jones – Assistant Coach, Dayton Ryan Ridder – Head Coach, Bethune-Cookman Rex Walters – Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Nevada Sean Woods – Head Coach,
OFFICIAL: Williams out at Stetson
Following-up on something that I mentioned early yesterday morning in the Daily Dirt. It’s now been made official as Stetson University Director of Athletics Jeff Altier announced on today that Corey Williams will no longer serve as men’s basketball head coach at the University. Williams, who recently completed his sixth season with the Hatters, owns
Daily Dirt – 3/5/19
A few things to kick off what will be a busy week… I have heard from great sources that Stetson will officially open later this week. The Hatters wrapped up their 2018-19 season with a 7-24 (3-13 ASUN) record, and did not make it to the ASUN Tournament. It’s been a tough go for Corey
Keith Chesley Added to Stetson Men’s Basketball Staff
Keith Chesley has been named as Director of Basketball Operations for Stetson men’s basketball, head coach Corey Williams announced. Chesley come to DeLand after spending the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball team at Florida State. “I’m really excited about the opportunity,” Chesley said. “I’m grateful that Coach Williams has