New Mexico State Head Basketball Coach Jason Hooten announced the hiring of Associate Head Coach Kenneth Mangrum who rejoins Hooten’s staff after serving as an assistant coach at Sam Houston State University 10 years ago. “I am very happy Kenneth has decided to join us here at New Mexico State,” said Coach Hooten. “As a young
UT Arlington Basketball Staff Update
Jeremy Pope and Sean Stout have joined KT Turner’s new staff as assistant basketball coaches at UT Arlington. Their bio’s are below: Jeremy Pope With previous coaching stops at the Division-I level, prep schools both in the United States and internationally, the AAU circuit and as part of The Basketball Tournament (TBT), Jeremy Pope has
Mudge retains assistant coach Justin Bailey at SHSU
Sam Houston State men’s basketball coach Chris Mudge has announced that assistant coach Justin Bailey will remain on staff for the upcoming season. Bailey will be elevated to a higher position after having spent the previous two seasons serving under former head coach Jason Hooten. Since Bailey has been a part of the program, the Bearkats have gone 45-22 overall
Phillips named Head Coach at Utah Valley
After an extensive nationwide search, Utah Valley University Director of Athletics, Dr. Jared Sumsion, announced today the hiring of Todd Phillips as the fourth head coach in UVU men’s basketball’s NCAA Division I history. Phillips has spent the last four seasons on the Utah Valley staff under Mark Madsen where he served two years as an assistant
Mudge promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Sam Houston State
Director of Athletics Bobby Williams has announced the promotion of Chris Mudge to be the the 20th head coach for the Sam Houston men’s basketball program. “I couldn’t be happier to name Chris Mudge as the next head coach for our basketball program,” Williams said. “While going through this process it became evident from everyone I spoke with that he
UTRGV Basketball Staff Update
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Figger announced the additions of Chris Buchanan as an assistant coach and Tyler Guidry as a special assistant to the head coach. Chris BuchananBuchanan comes to UTRGV from Odessa College, where as an assistant coach in 2021-22, he helped the team to the NJCAA Tournament Quarterfinals and an undefeated record in
Utah Tech’s Judkins inks 5-yr extension
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