Head coach JR Blount has added David Gale to the San Diego men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, as announced on Wednesday, April 1. Blount and Gale reunite with a shared history that predates their coaching careers, having been teammates at Loyola Chicago. Gale played from 2003-07, while Blount competed from 2005-09. The two
Pope added to San Diego Basketball Staff
Head coach JR Blount has added Jeremy Pope as an assistant coach for the San Diego men’s basketball program, he announced. Pope joins the Toreros after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at UT Arlington in the Western Athletic Conference under head coach KT Turner, where he aided in the development of
Patrick Baldwin added to San Diego Basketball Staff
Head coach JR Blount has named Patrick Baldwin an assistant coach for the San Diego men’s basketball program, he announced on Friday. Baldwin joins the Toreros after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at Valparaiso, where he played a key role in the program’s turnaround and development in the Missouri Valley Conference
McConnell named Head Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s
Saint Mary’s College Associate Head Coach and former standout Gael Mickey McConnell has been named head men’s basketball coach, announced today by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Matoso. McConnell has been an instrumental piece of the program for decades, first as a student-athlete and then as the associate head coach under Randy Bennett. McConnell has helped lead the
Joyner named Head Basketball Coach at Oregon State
Justin Joyner has been named the next head coach of the Oregon State men’s basketball team, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced on Wednesday. “It is vitally important that we create momentum and an upward trajectory for this program,” Barnes said. “Our move to the new Pac-12 demands a leader like Justin who has
Blount named Head Basketball Coach at San Diego
In today’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that the search at San Diego was done. Here’s the official announcement from USD on the hiring of JR Blount as their next head men’s basketball coach: University of San Diego Athletics has named JR Blount the 15th head coach in San Diego men’s basketball program history, USD Associate
REPORT: Schilling out as Head Basketball Coach at Pepperdine
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Pepperdine has parted ways with head basketball coach Ed Schilling. Schilling had spent the past two seasons at Pepperdine, where he went 22-45 (.328) which includes a 9-23 (4-14 WCC) record this year. The veteran coach had also served as the head coach at Wright State (1997-2003) and has
OFFICIAL: Lavin done at San Diego at conclusion of season
Following-up on reports from earlier today…San Diego has now released an official statement on the status of head basketball coach Steve Lavin. The veteran head coach will complete the current campaign, but not return for the 2026-27 season. Here’s the release from USD: University of San Diego Athletics announced Wednesday that Steve Lavin, head coach for
McGhee returns to San Francisco as Assistant Basketball Coach
Head coach Chris Gerlufsen and the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program announced the return of Vinnie McGhee as assistant coach. “I am thrilled to welcome Bay Area native Vinnie McGhee back onto our coaching staff for the 2025-26 season,” said Gerlufsen. “Coach McGhee is a favorite amongst our players and staff, and his return elevates
WCC DIRT: Lavin expected to add former D1 Head Coach to San Diego Basketball Staff
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Steve Lavin is expected to add former Charlotte head coach Alan Major to his staff at San Diego. Major was the head coach at Charlotte from 2010-15 following stints as an assistant at Ohio State (2004-10) and Xavier (2001-04). His best season with the
Leep promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Seattle
Seattle University men’s basketball assistant coach Grant Leep has been promoted to Associate Head Coach, head coach Chris Victor announced. Leep joined the staff in the spring of 2023 and has played a pivotal role in the program’s growth and success as he steps into the elevated leadership position. “Grant’s dedication, basketball mind and commitment to our student athletes’
Santa Clara extends Sendek through 2029-30
Santa Clara men’s basketball head coach Herb Sendek has signed a contract extension that will keep him at helm of the program through the 2029-30 season. Director of Athletics Heather M. Owen made the announcement on Monday. “Coach Sendek is the right person to lead Santa Clara men’s basketball and I am thrilled that he will continue to do so,”