I have heard from a great source that Sam Kirby will become an assistant coach at his alma mater Seattle University. He will replace Ryan Madry who departed for Santa Clara a few weeks ago. Kirby has spent the past six seasons on the staff of former Seattle head coach Joe Callero at Cal Poly
DI DIRT: Chicago State Search Update
The long, strange search at Chicago State seems to finally be making progress. HoopDirt.com first reported that CSU and former head coach Tracy Dildy had parted ways back on March 12th (DI DIRT). There has still been no official statement from the school since our original report, but the job was officially posted on 3/23,
DI DIRT: Chicago State parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Tracy Dildy
HoopDirt.com has learned that Chicago State has parted ways with head basketball coach Tracy Dildy. Dildy had been the head coach at CSU for the past eight seasons where he compiled a 55-200 record including 3-29 (1-13 WAC) this season. He had previously served as an assistant at DePaul, Auburn, and Ole Miss. An official
Cal State Bakersfield Dirt…
Cal State Bakersfield head coach Rod Barnes will add Mike Scott to his staff as an assistant coach, and Dee Wallace as the director of player development. Scott has most recently been an assistant coach at Paris JC (TX). He has also worked at Texas A&M International, Wayland Baptist, Midland College, and his alma mater
Jans Rounds Out New Mexico State Basketball Staff with Addition of Schmitt and Austin
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans rounds out his staff with the hiring of Andy Schmitt and Jovan Austin. Schmitt will serve as the director of basketball operations while Austin serves as graduate assistant. “Coach Schmitt was exactly what we were looking for to complete our staff,” Jans said. “He is smart,
Jesse Nakanishi Named Director of Basketball Operations at Seattle University
Jesse Nakanishi has joined the Seattle University men’s basketball staff as the director of operations, Head Coach Jim Hayford announced Monday. Nakanishi joins the Redhawks’ staff from Hawaii Pacific University, where he served on the coaching staff from 2011-17. “Jesse is a great addition to our staff after being an integral part of the successes
Patrick Amico Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Snow College
After just one season as the graduate assistant coach for the Utah Valley University men’s basketball team, Patrick Amico has been hired as the head assistant coach at Snow College. “Patrick is one of the most passionate, giving, selfless guys in this business,” said Utah Valley head coach Mark Pope. “He did an unbelievable job
New Mexico State Adds David Anwar as Assistant Basketball Coach
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans filled his final assistant coach position with the hiring of David Anwar. “Coach Anwar brings a wealth of experience to our staff,” Jans remarked. “He is highly regarded in our business and respected for his productivity. Dave possesses a likeable personality and will build lasting relationships
Jeff Mailhot Named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans announced the addition of assistant coach Jeff Mailhot to his staff for the upcoming 2017-18 campaign. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity Coach Jans has provided me at New Mexico State University,” Mailhot said. “Additionally, I would like to thank those who have mentored me over
OFFICIAL: UMKC Names Josh Sash Assistant Basketball Coach
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on Sunday… UMKC head men’s basketball coach Kareem Richardson announced the addition of Josh Sash as an assistant coach. “We would like to welcome Josh and his family to our UMKC family,” commented Richardson. “Josh is highly regarded in the basketball profession for his ability to
