Wheeling University

Da’Sean Butler hired as assistant men’s basketball coach at Wheeling U.

Wheeling University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Richardson has announced the addition of former West Virginia University All-American and 2010 NBA Draft pick Da’Sean Butler as an assistant coach Monday morning. Butler recently wrapped up his career playing professionally overseas. He spent the 2019-20 season with Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Israeli Basketball Premier League after

Continue Reading →

Richardson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Wheeling U.

Charleston native and University of Central Missouri Assistant Chris Richardson was introduced as the 11th Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Wheeling University in a press conference Monday morning. Richardson was listed as a finalist for the job last month by HoopDirt.com (Daily Dirt – 6/24). He reportedly beat out former Niagara head coach Patrick Beilein for

Continue Reading →

Daily Dirt – 6/24/20

A few things that I’ve heard… It sounds like the search at D2 Wheeling University (WVa) is now down to three or four. I mentioned former Niagara head coach Pat Beilein here last Friday (DAILY DIRT – 6/19), and it sounds like he is now one of the finalists. Another name that I keep hearing

Continue Reading →

Daily Dirt – 6/19/20

A few things that I’ve heard to wind down the week… I have heard from multiple sources that Tra Arnold will be hired as an assistant at Samford. Arnold spent last season as the associate head coach at Iona, but coached the team during the season as Tim Cluess was sidelined due to health reasons.

Continue Reading →