Following up on some DIRT that I published earlier today. The move at Omaha is now official – here’s the official release UNO: Omaha’s Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced today the change in leadership for the Omaha men’s basketball program. “Earlier today I informed Derrin Hansen, the student-athletes, and coaches in our men’s basketball program of my
Sandoval hired as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations North Dakota
University of North Dakota head men’s basketball coach Paul Sather announced the hiring of Estevan Sandoval to serve as the program’s director of basketball operations on Thursday. “We’re excited about adding Estevan to our staff,” said Sather. “He’s a great fit and has a tremendous background for our Director of Basketball Operations position. His experience at
Kansas City Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Kansas City Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Billy Donlon have announced the hiring of two new assistant coaches, Matt Vest and Justin Brown. Vest, who played for Donlon at Wright State from 2010-14, joins the Roos after spending the past seven years playing professional ball overseas. Brown spent the past three seasons as an assistant
Henderson inks contract extension at South Dakota State
South Dakota State and men’s basketball coach Eric Henderson have agreed to a contract extension through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Justin Sell announced. The extension adds two years onto Henderson’s existing five-year deal, which had three seasons remaining. “Eric has done a terrific job in his first couple of years,” Sell said. “His energy,
Denver parts ways with Head Coach Rodney Billups
Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Karlton Creech has announced that there will be a change in leadership for the University of Denver men’s basketball program after Rodney Billups‘ fifth season came to an end on Saturday. “We are thankful for Rodney’s service and dedication to the program and its student-athletes,” Creech said. “We wish him
Koch promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Omaha
Omaha head men’s basketball coach Derrin Hansen announced the promotion of Jake Koch to assistant coach. Koch previously served two seasons as director of men’s basketball operations from 2018-20. “I’m happy to announce the promotion of Jake Koch to an assistant coaching role,” Hansen said. “Jake has excelled in his position as director of operations within our
Western Illinois Basketball Staff Update
Western Illinois head men’s basketball coach Rob Jeter announced his coaching staff Thursday (May 14), welcoming three new faces to Macomb in Chad Boudreau, Kyle Heikkinen, and Nick Irvin. Boudreau will serve as the Leathernecks’ associate head coach. “When putting together a staff, I had a few key things in mind,” said Jeter. “I wanted an experienced staff
Jones named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Dakota State
North Dakota State head men’s basketball coach David Richman announced the hiring of Joshua Jones as an assistant coach for the Bison on Friday, May 1. Jones comes to NDSU from Western Illinois University, where he served as an assistant coach for four seasons from 2016-20. “Josh’s experiences and understanding of The Summit League and
Billy Wright out at Western Illinois
The Western Illinois University athletic department will not renew the contract of head men’s basketball coach Billy Wright, Director of Athletics Danielle Surprenant announced Tuesday (March 3). “We want to thank Billy for his commitment and service to our men’s basketball program and the University,” Surprenant said. “We appreciate his contributions over the last six seasons and wish
North Dakota Basketball Staff Update
University of North Dakota men’s basketball head coach Paul Sather has announced that Jamie Stevens and Zach Horstman have been named as assistant coaches for the Fighting Hawk men’s basketball program for the upcoming season. Jamie StevensJamie Stevens spent one season under Sather at Northern State, helping guide the Wolves to a 26-7 overall record and 18-4
NDSU extends Richman through 2022
North Dakota State University director of athletics Matt Larsen announced today a two-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach David Richman through April 2022. Richman is entering his sixth year as NDSU’s head coach in 2019-20. In five seasons as head coach, Richman has led the Bison to two NCAA Tournament appearances and three Summit
OFFICIAL: Petersen named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Dakota State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned on 5/13 (Daily Dirt)… South Dakota State men’s basketball coach Eric Henderson announced the addition of Bryan Petersen as assistant coach Monday. Petersen spent the last six seasons as head coach of the Kirkwood Community College men’s basketball program, leading the program to the 2016 and 2019