Its been a tough situation for Coach (Robinson), but Ive been impressed with his energy and what hes done so far.. Following these discussions, the Big 12 Black Assistant Coaches Alliance was established. The 1998 Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year at Arkansas State, Nutt guided the then-Indians to 189 wins, two Sun Belt championships, one divisional title, and the program's only NCAA Tournament appearance in 1999. Shaker Heights product Danny Young Jr. has committed to CSU, but he's going to play next season at Spire Academy, according to Vikings coach Daniyal Robinson. The Vikings have hired Iowa State assistant Daniyal Robinson to become the new men's basketball head coach. My perspective as a player, and also what I learned from the great coaches I have been surrounded by, is invaluable.". 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. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Daniyal Robinson, a longtime assistant at Iowa State, was named Cleveland States head basketball coach during a formal introduction on Wednesday afternoon. Then he made two calls. It was also the first postseason bid of any sort in the program's 57-year history. In addition to the 2019 and 2018 Florida State teams, Goldstein was a member of NCAA Tournament teams at Florida Gulf Coast in 2013 and 2017. clevelandstatehoops.blogspot.com Joined May 2009. Next . Young will be part of CSUs 2023 recruiting class. Past issues of The Cleveland Stater can be found through the CSU library. He's a proven recruiter, a strong evaluator of talent, an innovative teacher of the game and has a unique enthusiasm and passion for his work and for his student athletes that draws people in," Reed-Francois added. He also coached Trenton New Jersey of the I.B.C., Jacksonville of the USBL and was National Director of Scouting for Hoops Global and Director of Player Personnel for Pro Basketball USA. He can make an immediate impact.. CLEVELAND (WJW)- Cleveland State men's basketball coach Dennis Gates will be staying in the Land. CSU and Coach Gates have agreed to a revised contract that will now run through the 2026-27 season, with the possibility that more years could be added if Gates teams meet certain on-and-off court performances incentives. Huge for Vikings future. MEN'S BASKETBALL. 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). Johnson was a first-team All-Horizon League selection. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. "I've seen firsthand his work ethic, his love for young people, game preparation and his masterful recruiting ability. And I will tell you this, Ramar has been under-recruited. Gates had led the team to consecutive Horizon League titles and a 2021 trip to the NCAA tournament. 3 Years (3-3), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships, Ranked in AP Poll: Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He worked with a collection of players that included 10 prospects with three, or fewer, years of experience including future All-Stars Elton Brand and Lamar Odom. During the 2018-19 season, Gates helped lead the Seminoles to a 29-8 overall record and a 13-5 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference and Florida State advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. He earned his Master of Science degree in Adult Education and Human Resource Development from Florida State University in 2005. [36][37], National champion Cleveland State was a late addition to the 2019 college basketball coaching carousel as the university hired former Florida State assistant Dennis Gates to be its head coach. "Coach Gates was what we needed in the next leader of our basketball program," Missouri's Athletics Director Reed-Francois said. CSU Photo RAISING EXPECTATIONS Time to dig deeper. [14][15] During the 20072008 season, Robinson was an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of ArkansasLittle Rock. Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball is the men's college basketball team that represents Cleveland State University. "We are lucky to have hired someone of his stature who is so well connected in this business. 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. Garrett recalled Gates being hired on July 26, 2019. [22][23] When T. J. Otzelberger became head coach in 2021, Robinson was retained as an assistant coach. He has impressed Robinson in workouts. On Monday, December 15, 2008, Cleveland State had their biggest regular season victory in school history, upsetting the #11 Syracuse Orange, 72-69, on a last-second, three-quarter court shot from senior guard Cedric Jackson. Mizzou to hire Cleveland State hoops coach Gates, Edey leads Wooden finalists; Bama's Miller off list, Indiana's Johnson (foot) won't return this season, Davis 3 shy of Maravich; Detroit eyes CBI bid, Vandy's Robbins out rest of season with leg injury, Sources: High Point fires Smith after one season, Davis out as Bucknell coach after 12-20 season, Grill discloses mental illness after Iowa St. exit, All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. "He has great energy and a relentless work ethic. He coached the team to two Horizon League regular season championships and was named Coach of the Year in 2021 when the Vikings won the Horizon League Tournament. He played in 114 career games, started 34 games and finished his career with a scoring average of 3.8 points per game as well as recording 100 steals and 148 assists. Terrys Talkin Podcast: Cavs, Browns, Guardianslots of good stuff, What I heard from mini-camp and about Jadeveon Clowney, NFL wants to meet with Deshaun Watson again and Browns should be concerned, Thinking about Jose Ramirez, Andres Gimenez and Steven Kwan, No matter what the vote says, NIL is eventually coming to Ohio high schools, Terrys Talkin Podcast: Lots of Browns, Cavs and Guardians talk, Hey Terry: Browns have a kicker? 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. CLEVELAND No. Following his efforts in his first season, Gates was rewarded a share . Administration. Gates became the 16th head coach in Cleveland State mens basketball history. Gates shone at CSU, anchoring one of the most successful stretches in Cleveland . He coached the team to two Horizon League regular season championships and was named Coach of the Year in 2021 when the Vikings won the Horizon League Tournament. Cleveland State would qualify for the NIT Tournament the following two seasons, but went 23 seasons until returning to the NCAA Tournament. Gates will join the Missouri Tigers as the. Attendance: 2,515. He can be a really good player for us, said Robinson. He wanted to stay close to home. [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. His CSU Vikings upset the Indiana Hoosiers and the Saint Joseph's Hawks to make the Sweet 16 in the 1986 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. He took only one player from the transfer portal. Copyright 2021 WOIO. Sims will enter his third year at Cleveland State as the video coordinator. Dennis Gates embodies everything we stand for at CSU: Engaged Learning, teamwork and success in the classroom all of which lead to success on the court and in life, Cleveland State President Harlan Sands said. Bid, Penalties Upheld for Cleveland State, New York Times, April 22, 1988, "401 Podcast: Former NCAA Cinderella coach & NBA Scout Kevin Mackey", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kevin_Mackey&oldid=1115671211, This page was last edited on 12 October 2022, at 16:15. 4 ranked UCLA; No. The first was to Ramar Pryor, a guard from Akrons St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. St. Vincent-St. Mary's Ramar Pryor could have backed away from his commitment to CSU after a coaching change. He said that he thought he was able to control it, and didn't realize how serious the problem was until his arrest. Parker often started at point guard. Those of us here whom Dennis touched - and there are many - know first-hand how his values, passion, energy, and enthusiasm positively impacted everyone around him, Sands said in an email to the university community. "He is great at building on-campus relationships, player relationships and relationships in the community and has a strong background preparing scouting reports during his time in the NBA and in the ACC. Dennis Gates. CLEVELAND, Ohio - The search to replace Cleveland State basketball coach Dennis Gates is over. "iHeartMedia is looking forward to teaming up with the Cleveland State Vikings - the reigning Horizon League . ), 3 Times (Tourn. The success of our student-athletes academically, and on the basketball court, has energized our students, faculty, staff, alumni and CSU fans across Northeast Ohio and beyond. Not long after that, CSUs top two players with eligibility remaining followed Gates to the SEC school DMoi Hodge and Tre Gomillion. 94). cleveland.com. All rights reserved. By ADAM ZAGORIA According to Wikipedia, former NBA big man Manute Bol was born on Oct. 16, 1962 and was 47 when he passed in 2010.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Coach Kevin Mackey's squad, led by Ken 'Mouse' McFadden and Eric Mudd, upset Bobby Knight's 3rd seeded Indiana Hoosiers, by a final of 83-79. CLEVELAND, Ohio - When Dennis Gates left Cleveland State to become the new head coach at Missouri, Deante Johnson had a choice. Earlier in 1985, Mackey invited Bol to Cleveland after seeing him in action with a Sudanese team that was touring the United States. Last fall, Cleveland State University rolled out a varsity esports team. (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). Find out more. signing him to a five-year, $16 million deal. He has a combined 19 seasons of head coaching experience at Arkansas State and Southeast Missouri State. [32][33], Dainyal Robinson's older brother David also played basketball for Rock Island High School, at Indian Hills, then later for the Quad City Thunder. He will implement our student-athlete development program called Leaders Yearning For Excellence (LYFE) and move us forward in community service.". Cleveland State finished the 2020-21 season with a 19-8 record, including 16 regular season conference wins, marking the most wins in league play in team history (previously 15, 1992-93 season). Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2022-23. Pryor could have opened up his recruiting to other schools because he hadnt officially signed with CSU when Gates departed. From 1977 to 1983, he served as an assistant coach at Boston College under Tom Davis and Gary Williams in the early days of the Big East Conference. That leaves him with three more scholarships, and hes still shopping for more players. "He is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and he is a forward thinker. "As coaches, we have to do a great job at defining what wins and what loses in this league and in college basketball in the midst of these struggles," Chris Holtmann on Ohio State's 2022-23 . 1,306 Followers. In 2004, Mackey was hired as a scout for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. I am looking forward to the impact he will have on our student-athletes both on and off the court and in this community.". Cleveland State University introduces new head basketball coach, Ohio Gov. Cleveland State basketball: Flipping tires, early morning classes, chopping wood How Cleveland State has done since the departure of coach Dennis Gates Terry's Talkin' Cavs: No trade, Isaac . Gates is the 20th head coach in program history, coming to Missouri from Cleveland State University. Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 csuvikings.com #GoVikes Robinson likes Parkers ability to run an offense and Woodrichs shooting. Cleveland State has won six regular season championships (1985, 1986, 1993, 2011, 2021, 2022) and three conference tournaments (1986, 2009, 2021). Mizzou fired former Head Coach. 3. CBS. After losing Torrey Patton (graduation) along with Hodge and Gomillion (transfers), CSU desperately needs a player who is an athletic small forward. Gates enters his third season at the helm of the Cleveland State Vikings, fresh off of a 2021 NCAA Tournament appearance and his second straight Horizon League Coach of the Year recognition. Joyce III, who will also serve as the program's recruiting coordinator, brings strong ties to Ohio having played at St. VincentSt. [8] They were also banned from Mid-Continent conference play for the duration of the probation. Sharbaugh also had coaching stops at Urbana University, West Virginia Wesleyan and California University (Pa.). He really liked the school. Dennis Gates has been Cleveland State's head coach since 2019, posting a 30-28 (.517) overall record and a 23-15 (.611) conference record in the Horizon League. 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. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com Colter Peterson Mizzou men's. Walsh Jesuit held narrow leads of 18-13, 29-22, and 38-32 after each of the first three frames. Prior to rebranding from Fenn College, they were known as the Fenn College Foxes. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Also joining Gates are former Vikings Ben Sternberg and 7-foot-2 Mabor Majak, both probably as walk-ons. The Seminoles established school records for overall wins in a season and ACC wins in a season. During his coaching career, Gates has served on coaching staffs that made 10 postseason appearances. To Continue Reading. 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CLEVELAND Dennis Gates is off to Missouri, and with that, Cleveland State is looking for a new head coach. Kevin Mackey (born August 21, 1946) is a former head coach of men's basketball at Cleveland State University. Like Pryor, Drake comes from a powerhouse program and could be underrated by some recruiters. @Coach_D_Rob. . This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 05:00. The university's board of curators approved Gates' hiring Tuesday. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Cavs and Monsters also have discount ticket deals for students. Gates has learned from some of basketballs all-time great coaches including Hamilton who ranks as one of the top 10 all-time winningest coaches in ACC history. Born: January 14, 1980 Alma Mater: California (2001) As Player: 117 G, 3.8 PPG, California (Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 4 Years, 71-48, .597 W-L% Schools: Cleveland State (50-40) and Missouri (21-8) Conference Champion: 2 Times (Reg. 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. He is also known for recruiting future NBA player Manute Bol. Prior to Mizzou, he was the Cleveland State head coach (2019-22). 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 [3][34] Dainyal Robinson married Kim in 2003. Conference tournament champion, 1986 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, "Bol Bol eyes potential to exceed father Manute's legacy", "20 Second Timeout: Catching Up With.Kevin Mackey", Mackey faces ouster; college official cites 'double life', "A 96-Team Tournament? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [11] In 2003, Robinson joined the coaching staff of the Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball team under Moser. Credentialed journalist since 2005. Cleveland State University average salary is 3 percent lower than USA average and median salary is 18 percent lower than USA . "He's smart, driven and focused on winning. Cleveland State mens basketball had eight student-athletes on the Cleveland State Deans List this past fall, whileBen Sternbergappeared on the Presidents List. Men's basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates shone at CSU, anchoring one of the most successful stretches in Cleveland State mens basketball history. Postseason invitational champion A full schedule for the 2019-20 season will be announced soon. They are a member of the Horizon League (1994present) Cleveland State was formerly in the Mid-Continent Conference (19821994). Fans can show their support for Cleveland State basketball by joining the Viking Fund, renewing season tickets or purchasing season tickets for the Vikings' upcoming 2019-20 campaign. In 2017-18, Florida State had a 23-12 overall record and advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 25 years. "I gave him his birthday because they didn't know how old he was," Mackey, now a scout with the . More information is available online at csuvikings.com, or by calling 216-687-4848. Cleveland State has appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament twice, having a combined record of 12. [2][3] They would pick up their fourth and fifth wins over Top 25 opponents later that same season when they won at #17 Butler in the championship game of the Horizon League Tournament 57-54, and then in the first round of the 2009 NCAA tournament when, as the 13th seeded team in the Midwest bracket, they routed 4th seeded and #12 Wake Forest by a final score of 84-69. Gates spent the past three years as men's basketball head coach at Cleveland State University. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. "Ryan Sharbaugh is one of the hardest-working, well-organized coaches I know," Gates said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. [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. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion All rights reserved (About Us). 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. Gates began his career as a coaching assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers as a skill development coach during the 2002-03 season. Men's Basketball - Cleveland State Community College - Cleveland State Community College When Gates left for Missouri, Joyce III applied for the head coaching job. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. It is our privilege to welcome Coach Gates, his wife Jocelyn, and their family to Mizzou.". [12][13] Moser and three of his assistant coaches, including Robinson, were terminated in March 2007. "It's rough, we're on the clock," he said. Before his first-round game against Indiana, he went up to Bobby Knight saying, "Take it easy on me, big guy." Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Gates spent the past three years as men's basketball head coach at Cleveland State University. [35] The couple raised three children. ), 3 Times (Tourn.) "Chase is a tireless worker who has been a key piece for some very successful basketball programs," said Gates. NCAA tournament record: 3-2* | See all games. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. "The opportunity to work with Coach Gates and the CSU coaching staff is the right move as I pursue my passion for coaching. was 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. 24), junior Trent Forrest (No. He was unable to improve his English-language skills after months of English language classes at ELS Language Centers on the Case Western Reserve University campus, and never played a game for Cleveland State. Nutt, who has over 30 years of coaching experience at the Division I level, will serve as the Vikings special assistant to the head coach with an emphasis on student-athlete development. The main CSU coach recruiting Pryor was Dru Joyce III, the son of Joyce II and also an assistant under Gates at CSU. [2][24], In April 2022, Robinson was hired as head coach of the Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball program.