Utah Tech University and head men’s basketball coach Jon Judkins have agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the longtime Trailblazer mentor on the Burns Arena sidelines through the 2026-27 season. “This is a red-letter day for Utah Tech University and Trailblazer Athletics,” UT Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ken Beazer said. “Ensuring the winningest coach in Utah
OFFICIAL: Rodgers named DBO at Utah Valley
I first mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on 8/4. It’s now been made official – Stephen Rodgers has been named as the Director of Basketball Operations at Utah Valley. Here’s the OFFICIAL RELEASE from UVU: Utah Valley head coach Mark Madsen has announced the hiring of Stephen Rodgers as the director of basketball operations
New Mexico State names Merritt as new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
It seems like every day, the Aggies get stronger and stronger. Today, they took another step in the right direction with the addition of Brian Merritt.Head Coach Greg Heiar announced Saturday afternoon that Merritt will be joining the Aggie staff as an assistant coach. “I am happy to announce Brian as the next member of my staff,”
Moses added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah Valley
Utah Valley head coach Mark Madsen has announced that Ken Moses has joined the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “Ken Moses is a tremendous individual who has brought a winning mentality to every team he has been a part of,” said Madsen. “In particular, Montana State just completed one of their best seasons in school
Crass resigns as Head Coach at Otero; Becomes assistant at Abilene Christian
After two successful seasons serving as the head men’s basketball coach at Otero College, a member of the NJCAA, in La Junta, Colo. Ted Crass will make his return to Abilene. He will fill the place of Kyle Bankhead who will be moving to a new role within the University of San Francisco men’s basketball
Tarleton State Dirt: Gillispie set to hire Coastal Carolina assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tarleton State head coach Billy Gillispie will add Zach Settembre to his staff as the lead assistant. Last season was Settembre’s first at Coastal Carolina. He was part of a staff that led the Chanticleers to their highest win total since the 2016-17 season (19), and advanced
New Mexico State tabs Heiar as new Head Basketball Coach
In an announcement made Sunday by NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia, Greg Heiar (pronounced “higher”) has been named the head coach of NM State’s men’s basketball program. “While the task of replacing Chris Jans as the leader of our basketball program is a tall one, I am excited that we have selected Greg Heiar
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Victor named Head Basketball Coach at Seattle
Amidst guiding Seattle University men’s basketball through a historically successful season, Chris Victor has been named the Redhawks’ head coach, Director of Athletics Shaney Fink announced Tuesday. Victor, who has served as interim head hoach during the 2021-22 season, will be the 18th head coach in Seattle University history. “I am thrilled to announce Chris Victor as head coach of Seattle
K-State DBO Speraw departs; named WAC Associate Commissioner for Basketball
Western Athletic Conference Commissioner Brian Thornton announced that Drew Speraw has been hired as Associate Commissioner for Basketball. Speraw joins the WAC after nearly 10 seasons as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at Kansas State. A former Division I basketball player himself having played at UCF from 2005-10, he also served as a graduate student manager and administrative assistant
SFA adds George Brandon Jr. to MBB staff as Video Coordinator
Stephen F. Austin men’s basketball coach filled the position of video coordinator on his staff with the addition of George Brandon. Brandon comes to Nacogdoches from Wisconsin-Parkside, where he served as a graduate assistant coach for the past two seasons. “I am thrilled to introduce George as a part of our staff”, said Keller. “George
Madsen signs new 5-yr contract at Utah Valley
Utah Valley University men’s basketball head coach Mark Madsen has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Wolverines through the 2025-26 season. The new contract is a five-year agreement that replaces Madsen’s previous deal that was set to expire in 2022. “Coach Madsen is man of exemplary character. He practices what he preaches
Taylor named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Chris Jans‘ group of assistant coaches once again includes a trio of individuals. The Aggies’ fifth-year head men’s basketball coach announced Tuesday that Dominique Taylor has agreed to join Jans’ staff as an assistant coach for the 2021-22 season and beyond. “We are thrilled that Dominique has decided to join our men’s basketball staff,” Jans
