The university's board of curators approved Gates' hiring Tuesday. Head Coach 687-4810: s.ubiparipovic81@csuohio.edu: Visnu Maharaj: Assistant Coach 687-4810: v.maharaj@csuohio.edu: Carl Contrascier: Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Coach 687-4804: c.contrascier@csuohio.edu During the 2019-20 campaign, he coach Algevon Eichelberger to a spot on the All-Horizon League Third Team. 2. [5] He became a celebrity in northeastern Ohio, with the local press dubbing him "the King of Cleveland. Kevin Mackey (born August 21, 1946) is a former head coach of men's basketball at Cleveland State University. Gates began his career as a coaching assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers as a skill development coach during the 2002-03 season. 1,306 Followers. Im excited for the opportunity to continue to grow upon the success our program has experienced the last two seasons, while building champions in the classroom, on the court and in our community.. Cleveland State has begun the search for a new head coach, with current assistant coach Dru Joyce III rumored to be the front runner. It was also the first postseason bid of any sort in the program's 57-year history. Men's Basketball - Cleveland State Community College - Cleveland State Community College 3. 24), sophomore M.J. Walker (No. He played college basketball at Indian Hills Community College and the University of ArkansasLittle Rock, then served as an assistant coach for five collegiate teams before being named head coach for Cleveland State University prior to the start of the 202223 season. He spent 22 seasons coaching at Mississippi State. [28][31] Following the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Jacob Blake, all in 2020, Robinson contacted fellow coaches across the Big 12 Conference. Meanwhile, former Iowa State assistant Robinson has been building his own roster. Chris Kielsmeier Title: Head Coach Phone: 687-5133 Experience: Fifth Season Bio Chris Kielsmeier enters his fifth season at the helm of the Cleveland State women's basketball program during the 2022-23 season, looking to continue the growth that the program has had over the last few years. Cleveland State mens basketball had eight student-athletes on the Cleveland State Deans List this past fall, whileBen Sternbergappeared on the Presidents List. As for Young, the 6-foot-1 guard from Shaker Heights is the second-highest scorer in school history. They had a long talk about several things, and Joyce II was impressed. Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball is the men's college basketball team that represents Cleveland State University. Gary Waters (2009) Kevin Mackey (1986) Season result. Gates got a six-year extension with the Vikings, FOX 8's John Telich confirmed on. @Coach_D_Rob. The Cleveland State Vikings (0-1) and Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) tangle in a Buckeye State non-conference battle at Fifth Third Arena Thursday at 8 p.m. The Colonials' loss is the third against the Vikings this year. After his time in Starkville ended, he . clevelandstatehoops.blogspot.com Joined May 2009. It was a remarkable transformation. But many students dont know we have a team, let alone why a group of chair-bound students sitting in front of computers count as student-athletes. [1], Mackey was a successful high school coach at the former Don Bosco Technical High School in Boston, winning the 1976 state championship and three consecutive Class A Catholic championships. Knight exploded, knowing Cleveland State would likely give the Hoosiers all they could handle[4] with its "run n' stun" style. He has a high motor, a good mid-range game and brings us a lot of toughness, said Robinson. [12], National champion JaMir Price is a 6-foot-3 guard who played at Mineral Area Junior College, averaging 13.9 points and shooting .533 from the field. Before his first-round game against Indiana, he went up to Bobby Knight saying, "Take it easy on me, big guy." The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 05:00. "Ryan Sharbaugh is one of the hardest-working, well-organized coaches I know," Gates said. Youth basketball trainer for the Cleveland Cavaliers Academy/Jr NBA organization Provide parents with general inquires of camp details and addressed concerns and effective communication w . They are a member of the Horizon League (1994present) Cleveland State was formerly in the Mid-Continent Conference (19821994). signing him to a five-year, $16 million deal. Number of employees at Cleveland State University in year 2019 was 2,880. Name: Title: Phone: Email. He was well-coached in high school. Gates shone at CSU, anchoring one of the most successful stretches in Cleveland . Attendance: 2,515. However, on July 13only a few days after he signed his contractCleveland police, acting on a tip, pulled him over after he drove left of center. Credentialed journalist since 2005. Coach: Ray Dieringer PS/G: 77.4 (34th of 263) PA/G: 66.4 (84th of 263) SRS: 2.35 (95th of 264) SOS: -4.31 (197th of 264) Cleveland State (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game Totals Additional Season Stats Full Site Menu Highest salary at Cleveland State University in year 2019 was $569,589. We look forward to working with Coach Gates to strategically build on this seasons Horizon League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, and to reopening the Wolstein Center doors for fans to join us during what will be one of the most highly anticipated mens basketball seasons in Cleveland State history.. However, he has remained sober for over 20 years. Right after being hired, Robinson talked to five players and convinced them to stay: Deante Johnson, Yahel Hill, Deshon Parker, Jayson Woodrich and Cole Middleton. John Kuntz, cleveland.com. Since breath spray can alter the results of Breathalyzer tests, police took a urine sample, which revealed traces of cocaine. While at Akron, Joyce III established the school record for career assists and earned All-Mid-American citations on two occasions. "He has great energy and a relentless work ethic. Missouri has not won an NCAA tournament game since 2010. All rights reserved. Gates, a Chicago native and graduate of Whitney Young High School, was a two-time Pac-10 First Team All-Academic Team selection, was named Cals Most Inspirational Player in 2001 and was named the Bears Outstanding Student-Athlete in 1999 and 2001. s.l.payne50@csuohio.edu. Seas. Missouri is hiring wildly successful Cleveland State coach Dennis Gates to help rebuild a long-foundering program that has churned through seven head and interim coaches since Norm Stewart prowled the sideline in Columbia. YOUNGSTOWN >> For 23 minutes, the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin boys basketball team held the momentum in a Division II district semifinal against Canfield on March 1. November 10, 2022 10:52 am ET. Following his career at Akron, Joyce III played professionally in Europe for 12 seasons and became the all-time leader in assists in the German league. "I have known Dru Joyce III for a very long time and have always been impressed with his understanding of the game," said Gates. CLEVELAND Dennis Gates is off to Missouri, and with that, Cleveland State is looking for a new head coach. Gates, 42, took over Cleveland State's program in 2019 and, after winning just 11 games in his first season, engineered one of the biggest turnarounds in Division I basketball. Then he made two calls.. More information is available online at csuvikings.com, or by calling 216-687-4848. [25][26][27], During his first stint at Iowa State with head coach Greg McDermott, Robinson was responsible for recruiting players from Chicago and junior colleges. It's part of the athletic department and is thriving. "I wanted to hire a diverse and talented staff with an abundance of energy and passion for recruiting and player development. Gates was instrumental in bringing in four consecutive top-15 ranked recruiting classes to Florida State. Robinsonwas an assistant coach at Iowa State University and has the unenviable task as a first-time NCAA Division I head coach of having to rebuild CSU men's basketball almost from scratch after several players followed Gates to Mizzou, graduated or moved on. Hes played in a lot of big games. "I have always envisioned myself coaching since I was a child," said Joyce III. Our program is in much better shape than three years ago. All Cleveland State men's basketball games will be broadcast on the iHeartMedia app and online, while four select games will air on WTAM 1100: at BYU (Nov. 9), at Duke (Dec. 18), at UIC (Jan. 1) and at Youngstown State (Jan. 9). Cleveland State University Cleveland State University hired Kevin Mackey to coach men's basketball in 1983, the summer I graduated. He has impressed Robinson in workouts. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Any CSU games WARF can't air due to conflicts slide over to sister station WTAM 1100 AM/106.9 FM.[35]. With Gates on the staff, the Seminoles played in four NCAA Tournaments, advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2018 NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16 in both 2012 and 2019. Location: Cleveland, Ohio Type: Full-time Salary: TBD Categories: Coaching Coaching - Volleyball Sector: Collegiate Sports Preferred Education: Masters Case Western Reserve University is seeking applicants for the position of Instructor of Physical Education and Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach. CLEVELAND - Cleveland State University head men's basketball coach Dennis Gates announced his coaching staff this afternoon with the additions of Rob Summers, Dru Joyce III and Ryan Sharbaugh as assistant coaches, Chase Goldstein as the director of operations, Dickey Nutt as the special assistant to the head coach for student-athlete development He earned his Master of Science degree in Adult Education and Human Resource Development from Florida State University in 2005. "Dickey Nutt gives us a coaching veteran who is passionate about student-athlete and staff development," Gates said. Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball is the men's college basketball team that represents Cleveland State University. 9), 2017 NBA Draft choice Dwayne Bacon, (No. 1. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Her decision to fire Martin, who was 78-77 with the Tigers but had helped the basketball program -- and the athletic department -- navigate several years of social unrest on campus, was met with almost universal scorn from those within the close-knit college basketball coaching fraternity. Cleveland State signs basketball coach Dennis Gates to new long-term deal, 6-year contract rewards two-time Horizon League Coach of the Year, Ohio Gov. "I'm excited to help him execute his vision for the Cleveland State basketball program. Postseason invitational champion "We have five games maximum. 24), junior Trent Forrest (No. Tae Williams started his career at Tennessee Tech, where he averaged 6.4 points and 3.9 rebounds in 22 minutes a game during the 2020-21 season. Jacqueline Shiffman - Say Less Ent. ), NCAA Tournament: In the community, Gates began Viking Literacy, a program that allows members of the Cleveland State mens basketball team to read to elementary school children in the Cleveland City School District. I put Tristan Enaruna on this list simply because its unclear if he will be eligible to play this season. He is also known for recruiting future NBA player Manute Bol. CSU has turned to Daniyal Robinson, an assistant coach at Iowa State for the last seven years.. [6], In 2009, Mackey told the New York Times that at the time of his arrest, he'd been an alcoholic for many years and had begun using cocaine shortly after the 1986 NCAA Tournament. We are so proud of the outstanding impact Coach Gates and his staff have made at Cleveland State in a very short period of time, said Cleveland State Director of Athletics Scott Garrett. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer. Joyce III then joined the staff of Keith Dambrot at Duquesne. CBS. Gates became the 16th head coach in Cleveland State mens basketball history. He'd originally gotten in touch with Mackey in 2002 during his abortive bid for what became the Charlotte Bobcats. Robinson just finished his seventh season with the Cyclones. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. In 2015-16, In addition to his administrative duties at FSU, Sharbaugh coordinated the Leonard Hamilton Basketball Camps. Under Gates guidance, junior guard Tre Gomillion was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year, as well as a member of the All-League Defensive Team, while Torrey Patton (All-League First Team) and Deante Johnson (All-League Defensive Team) also garnered postseason honors. Summers brings strong Ohio ties to the coaching staff having graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School near Columbus and also having served as the head coach at Urbana University. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In 1999, he again surfaced as a head coach, this time in professional basketball where he led the Mansfield Hawks to the International Basketball Association championship in his only season. [18][19][20] In 2013, Robinson moved to the Loyola Ramblers men's basketball team, again working under Moser. Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2022-23. NCAA tournament record: 3-2* | See all games. (Courtesy: Cleveland State University) While the Vikings lost that night, the team was expecting to get an invitation to participate in a postseason tournament (before it was cancelled due to the suddenly spreading pandemic). CSU replaced Gates with Daniyal Robinson. Gates work in recruiting has helped Florida State become a fixture in the NCAA Tournament. Middleton is a muscular 6-foot-6 inside player who redshirted last season. This unsuccessful stretch, in part, cost not only Martin but also Frank Haith and Kim Anderson their jobs. During the 2012 season, he was part of a program, which captured the MAC title and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Gates earned his bachelors degree in sociology from Cal in just three years and played as a masters degree candidate in education during his senior campaign. The nine wins also marked the programs longest winning streak since winning 12 consecutive games in the 2010-11 season. The 6-foot-8 Enaruna averaged 4.3 points and 2.5 rebounds last season for Iowa State, where Robinson was an assistant coach. Horizon League schools as of the end of the 20202021 school year. Cleveland State has been in Division I since 1972. [16] Robinson became an assistant coach for the Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team starting in the 20082009 season. That leaves him with three more scholarships, and hes still shopping for more players. Mizzou fired former Head Coach. Last fall, Cleveland State University rolled out a varsity esports team. If that doesnt happen, hell be able to play for the 2023-24 team. "I gave him his birthday because they didn't know how old he was," Mackey, now a scout with the . "Sean has a great reputation in the state of Ohio," said Gates. Jason Deuce Drake is a 6-foot-2 guard who led Ferndale High to consecutive Final Fours in the Division II Michigan state basketball tournament. [22] He continued recruiting from those areas in his second stint with Iowa State. It subsequently emerged that he'd sprayed his mouth with a breath spray before taking a Breathalyzer test at the police station. The Vikings needed a replacement once Dennis Gates left for Missouri. 56) and 2019 NBA Draft choice Terance Mann (No. Earlier in 1985, Mackey invited Bol to Cleveland after seeing him in action with a Sudanese team that was touring the United States. Defeated No. USC women's basketball eager to win while coach Lindsay Gottlieb is on maternity leave. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The 2020-21 season was capped off with the programs third-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament (1986, 2009, 2021). The Vikings went 19-8 and made the NCAA tournament last season, then went 20-11 and lost in the first round of the NIT this season. CLEVELAND, Ohio - The search to replace Cleveland State basketball coach Dennis Gates is over. In 1991, he was a mid-season replacement coach for the Miami Tropics of the United States Basketball League and led the team to the title game. But he didn't. "He is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and he is a forward thinker. Cleveland State won three consecutive league games for the first time since the 2014-15 season, in addition to three straight non-conference wins for the first time since 2011-12. Gates was also a Los Angeles Clippers skill <a . Do you have a sports website? Cleveland State has retired four numbers in program history. Happy for Daniyal Robinson to get an opportunity to lead his own program. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Hes 6-foot-2, but plays like hes 6-5.. Missouri is hiring Cleveland State's Dennis Gates as its next head men's basketball coach. Past issues of The Cleveland Stater can be found through the CSU library. "I have gained a wealth of knowledge through my playing and coaching career, and I believe it has prepared me to be an outstanding coach, and mentor, for the student-athletes at Cleveland State.". Only four players remained from a team that was 22-44 in the previous two seasons under former coach Dennis Felton. CLEVELAND Cleveland State University head men's basketball coach Dennis Gates announced his coaching staff this afternoon with the additions of Rob Summers, Dru Joyce III and Ryan Sharbaugh as assistant coaches, Chase Goldstein as the director of operations, Dickey Nutt as the special assistant to the head coach for student-athlete development and Sean Sims as the video coordinator. Prior to rebranding from Fenn College, they were known as the Fenn College Foxes. He spent time at Florida State and Marquette as a graduate assistant before stints on the bench at California, Northern Illinois, Nevada and alongside Leonard Hamilton at Florida State. He remains very much in the good graces of Cleveland State fans. [12] Before the 201415 season began, Robinson was elevated to associate head coach. Athletic Department Staff - Cleveland State Community College - Cleveland State Community College. Three years ago, when Cleveland State University hired Dennis Gates as its men's basketball coach, Daniyal Robinson said he felt like he was already here. Conference regular season champion Robinson was officially introduced at a 2 p.m. news conference on Wednesday. He will have three years of eligibility at CSU. Sharbaugh also had coaching stops at Urbana University, West Virginia Wesleyan and California University (Pa.). Gates is the 20th head coach in program history, coming to Missouri from Cleveland State University. Year Seed Record Round reached Bid type Cleveland State University head men's basketball coach Dennis Gates announced his coaching staff this afternoon with the additions of Rob Summers, Dru Joyce III and Ryan Sharbaugh as assistant coaches, Chase Goldstein as the director of operations, Dickey Nutt as the special assistant to the head coach for student-athlete development and Sean Sims as theContinue Reading He also announced that he planned to go into rehab, and his lawyer asked Cleveland State to let him go on a leave of absence so he could complete it. Last season, he was the Seminoles video coordinator and was the assistant video coordinator in 2017-18. [3], Mackey coached at Cleveland State University from 1983 to 1990 and posted a record of 144 wins and 67 losses. The 6-foot-6 Williams spent last season at John A. Logan (Junior) College, where he averaged 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds. Sharbaugh joins the Vikings coaching staff after spending the previous three seasons as the director of basketball operations at Bradley. The Cavs and Monsters also have discount ticket deals for students. Seas. Both are eligible to play immediately because they graduated from CSU in the spring. All rights reserved (About Us). I'm excited to go to work and follow Coach Gates in building a championship program on, and off, the court.". [11] In 2003, Robinson joined the coaching staff of the Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team under Moser. Copyright 2022 WOIO. As a senior, he averaged 15.3 points and 4.0 rebounds for the Division II state title winners. Cleveland State also has planned for additional investment in the assistant coaching salary pool, home game scheduling opportunities, and other operating budget areas like strength and conditioning, recruiting, travel and equipment. 4. The Warriors held the edge on the boards, and their hustle and ball movement, along with clutch . The next was to Danny Young Jr., a guard from Shaker Heights High. Cleveland State head coach Dennis. Shelby's second state title in three seasons or its next loss will be Lawrence's last as its girls basketball coach, the Golden Lion hoops product pivoting into a full-time role leading the Cleveland Community College women's hoops program. To Continue Reading. Conferences: "[6] Cleveland State used the money from the 1986 NCAA run to build what is now the Wolstein Center.[7]. He is a 1999 graduate of Arkansas-Little Rock and is married with three children. Enaruna is asking the NCAA for a waiver to make him immediately eligible. Division regular season champion He really liked the school. Marshals searching for Ohio man wanted in multiple crimes, Cleveland Monsters Outdoor Classic delayed, Kent State holds off Akron in MAC overtime thriller, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. In two seasons at the helm of the Vikings, the Chicago, Illinois, native owns an overall record of 30-29 and has been recognized with consecutive Horizon League Coach of the Year awards. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Cleveland State vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets. Division regular season champion Under Gates' guidance, junior guardTre Gomillionwas named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year, as well as a member of the All-League Defensive Team, whileTorrey Patton(All-League First Team) andDeante Johnson(All-League Defensive Team) also garnered postseason honors. Postseason invitational champion And that never changed.. CLEVELAND, Ohio - When Dennis Gates left Cleveland State to become the new head coach at Missouri, Deante Johnson had a choice. "He shares our vision of where Mizzou basketball can and will go. Robinson quickly contacted Joyce II. Summers spent the past two seasons on the staff at James Madison and previously served as the associate head coach and compliance coordinator at Glenville State College in addition to his time as the head coach at Urbana. Copyright 2021 WOIO. Mike Policastro: Director of Athletics . Not long after that, CSUs top two players with eligibility remaining followed Gates to the SEC school DMoi Hodge and Tre Gomillion. The pressure is on for Reed-Francois's move to work out. Pryor played three years for Joyce II. The first was to Ramar Pryor, a guard from Akrons St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Gates celebrates with his team an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game against Oakland, Tuesday .