"We have five games maximum. "I believe in Coach Gates' vision, and I'm looking forward to working alongside him in building a winning culture on, and off, the court. Josh Muncey: Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (423 . The nine wins also marked the programs longest winning streak since winning 12 consecutive games in the 2010-11 season. Walsh Jesuit held narrow leads of 18-13, 29-22, and 38-32 after each of the first three frames. He will have three years of eligibility at CSU. I was surprised when Ramar committed early to CSU, in the middle of his junior year, said Joyce II. Cleveland State head coach Dennis. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Daniyal Robinson, a longtime assistant at Iowa State, was named Cleveland State's head basketball coach during a formal introduction on Wednesday afternoon.. In 2009, Nutt was named as head coach at SEMO, where twice led the Redhawks to a second-place finish in the Ohio Valley Conference. Last year, his team (Logan) went to the Sweet 16 (of the NJCAA national tournament).. Men's basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates shone at CSU, anchoring one of the most successful stretches in Cleveland State mens basketball history. CSU will include Gates over the next several months in upcoming strategic campus facilities planning, which are expected to address the future of basketball and other athletics facilities. Gates spent the past three years as men's basketball head coach at Cleveland State University. Find out more. Hes a combo guard, highly competitive and can really defend, said Robinson. He is also known for recruiting future NBA player Manute Bol. Copyright 2021 WOIO. 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? Do you have a blog? 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. Gates grew up in Chicago and was a three-time captain for California before embarking on his coaching career, first as an intern for the Los Angeles Clippers. But we were able to hire Coach Robinson earlier than we did Dennis (Gates), said Garrett. 9), 2017 NBA Draft choice Dwayne Bacon, (No. . Robinson has 10 players under scholarship. Drake is an 18-point scorer. We are fortunate to get him.. Even with the probation, Mackey still reckoned as a rising star in the collegiate ranks. Cleveland State has retired four numbers in program history. The 6-foot-8 Enaruna averaged 4.3 points and 2.5 rebounds last season for Iowa State, where Robinson was an assistant coach. Seas. Gates spent the past three years as men's basketball head coach at Cleveland State University. "I am excited to welcome Rob, Dru, Ryan, Chase, Dickey and Sean to the Viking basketball family," said Gates. Hes a tough kid. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. A full schedule for the 2019-20 season will be announced soon. 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. He played college basketball at Indian Hills Community College and the University of Arkansas-Little 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 2022-23 season. Connor Murrell. In addition to Pryor, Robinson is bringing in four more players as part of his 2022 class. The Vikings have hired Iowa State assistant Daniyal Robinson to become the new men's basketball head coach. "The opportunity to work with Coach Gates and the CSU coaching staff is the right move as I pursue my passion for coaching. 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. 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. Gates began his career as a coaching assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers as a skill development coach during the 2002-03 season. But he didn't. Any CSU games WARF can't air due to conflicts slide over to sister station WTAM 1100 AM/106.9 FM.[35]. After losing Torrey Patton (graduation) along with Hodge and Gomillion (transfers), CSU desperately needs a player who is an athletic small forward. Cleveland State University [8] [1] Gates won his first game as a college head coach on November 9, 2019, against the Division II Edinboro Fighting Scots, a 79-54 victory for the Vikings. LeBron James' friend Dru Joyce III is a candidate for the Cleveland State University job because the University of Missouri poached their former head coach to take on the same role at Mizzou. "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. 1 Time (Preseason), 0 Times (Final), 1 Week (Total). 3 Cleveland State, 75-70 in overtime Thursday night at the Wolstein Center in the Horizon League Quarterfinals. He helped to recruit lottery pick Jonathan Isaac and stars such as M.J. Walker and Terance Mann to Tallahassee. It was some 24 years ago that Rick Stansbury won 20 games coaching men's basketball in his first year. Then he made two calls. The Cleveland State Vikings (28-4, 18-3 Horizon) will look to build on a six-game home win streak when they host the Northern Kentucky Norse (17-13, 11-10 Horizon) on Monday, March 6, 2023 at . CLEVELAND, Ohio - When Dennis Gates left Cleveland State to become the new head coach at Missouri, Deante Johnson had a choice. As the assistant men's basketball coach at Cleveland State, Howard lead the program through accountability, mentoring, and motivation to achieve winning results. Here's what to know about Gates, whselected. 3 Years (3-3), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships, Ranked in AP Poll: As a team, the Vikes own a current cumulative team GPA of 3.35. CLEVELAND, Ohio - The search to replace Cleveland State basketball coach Dennis Gates is over. He is a 1999 graduate of Arkansas-Little Rock and is married with three children. Kevin Mackey (born August 21, 1946) is a former head coach of men's basketball at Cleveland State University. ), 3 Times (Tourn.) Joyce III, who will also serve as the program's recruiting coordinator, brings strong ties to Ohio having played at St. VincentSt. The 6-foot-9 Johnson is the only guaranteed starter on the roster. That leaves him with three more scholarships, and hes still shopping for more players. Full coverage: NCAA Tournament . "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.". Average annual salary was $45,670 and median salary was $35,866. CLEVELAND After leading the Vikings to two of their most successful seasons in program history, Cleveland State's Dennis Gates is on the move. He can help us right away.. In 2002, the Bears reached the semifinals of the Pac-10 Tournament and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. "I feel so fortunate and honored to be a part of Coach Gates staff at Cleveland State University," said Nutt. 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.. 94). Salaries. Horizon League schools as of the end of the 20202021 school year. Head Women's Basketball Coach (423) 614-8721: ethompson03@clevelandstatecc.edu. "Ryan Sharbaugh is one of the hardest-working, well-organized coaches I know," Gates said. Coach Robinson was very sincere about wanting my son to be on his staff at CSU, said Joyce II. [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 teams made one NCAA and two National Invitation Tournament appearances and averaged more than 20 wins per season. I really like Ramar and wanted to keep him, said Robinson. clevelandstatehoops.blogspot.com Joined May 2009. Conferences: As for Young, the 6-foot-1 guard from Shaker Heights is the second-highest scorer in school history. I was extremely impressed with his recruiting vision, basketball IQ, player development strategies and for giving back to the community.". "[6] Cleveland State used the money from the 1986 NCAA run to build what is now the Wolstein Center.[7]. 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. [12] Before the 201415 season began, Robinson was elevated to associate head coach. [5] He became a celebrity in northeastern Ohio, with the local press dubbing him "the King of Cleveland. Johnson is the teams leading returning scorer at 7.5 points per game. 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. When Gates left for Missouri, Joyce III applied for the head coaching job. "Sean has a great reputation in the state of Ohio," said Gates. Since breath spray can alter the results of Breathalyzer tests, police took a urine sample, which revealed traces of cocaine. Cleveland State University introduces new head basketball coach, Ohio Gov. The Cleveland Charge offer up to four free tickets to Cleveland State students, faculty and staff. Postseason invitational champion Current team: Stats, Roster, Schedule. 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. He hasa proven track record in the areas of scouting, game preparation and analytics.". Gates had led the team to consecutive Horizon League titles and a 2021 trip to the NCAA tournament. All rights reserved (About Us). His high school coach is Dru Joyce II. "He is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and he is a forward thinker. Gates, who owns 16 years of Division I coaching experience, has spent the previous eight seasons on Leonard Hamiltons staff at Florida State. [3][10] However, Cleveland State refused to do so and fired him only a few days after signing his contract. Baker trade idea, In memory of Les Levine, some Truth & Reason about Guardians, Terrys Talkin LeBron, Sexton and lots of Cavs stuff. It was also the first postseason bid of any sort in the program's 57-year history. [3][4] Robinson then attended Indian Hills Community College for two years,[5] where he continued his basketball career,[6][7] and subsequently played for the Little Rock Trojans men's basketball team from 1996 to 1998. Gates is the first significant hiring by athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois, who arrived at Missouri in August. The 6-foot-6 Williams spent last season at John A. Logan (Junior) College, where he averaged 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds. The nine wins also marked the program's longest winning streak since winning 12 consecutive games in the 2010-11 season. Sharbaugh joins the Vikings coaching staff after spending the previous three seasons as the director of basketball operations at Bradley. A day in the life of a D1 esports athlete, Cavs, Charge, Monsters offer discounted tickets to CSU students, TAYLOR LEWIS-KERSLAKE - posted February 17, 2023, CSU men's basketball coach leaves for Missouri. On July 26, 2019, Gates was named 17th head coach in Cleveland State basketball history, replacing Dennis Felton. 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. 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 Gates was a combo guard at Cal, where the Golden Bears compiled an 83-46 record and won 20 games in a season three times. Since the 11-year run by head coach Gary Waters ended in 2017, the Horizon League Vikings have been led by Dennis Felton (2017-2019) and Dennis. 24), junior Trent Forrest (No. Hes played in a lot of big games. I believe he will do a great job with Ramar. Cleveland State University hired Kevin Mackey to coach men's basketball in 1983, the summer I graduated. 22), NBA free-agent signee Xavier Rathan-Mayes (No. Earlier in 1985, Mackey invited Bol to Cleveland after seeing him in action with a Sudanese team that was touring the United States. Missouri is hiring Cleveland State's Dennis Gates as its next head men's basketball coach. Great news for @CSU_MBasketball, signing @coachdgates to new 6-year deal. [8][9][10] Robinson remained on the UALR staff as an administrative assistant to head coach Porter Moser. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland State University Board of Trustees approved updated contract terms for head mens basketball coach Dennis Gates at the May 20, 2021 meeting. Administration. CSU Photo RAISING EXPECTATIONS Time to dig deeper. becomes the first CSU head coach to win 20 games in his first year leading the program. Gates work in recruiting has helped Florida State become a fixture in the NCAA Tournament. Hes done incredible work, on and off the court. Last season, Gates led Cleveland State to its best start in conference play in program history, as the Vikings rattled off nine straight wins between December 19 and January 15, capped off by a thrilling 66-64 win at Wright State in an ESPNU nationally-televised game. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Im very thankful and grateful for Cleveland State University President Harlan Sands, Director of Athletics Scott Garrett and the University Board of Trustees for their continued trust and support in me, my coaching staff and our entire mens basketball program, said mens basketball head coach Dennis Gates. Highest salary at Cleveland State University in year 2019 was $569,589. [17] From the 20102011 season, Robinson was an assistant coach for the Houston Cougars men's basketball program. 2. 24), sophomore M.J. Walker (No. Cleveland State's 6-foot-9 center was set to graduate. The Tigers confirmed Tuesday they've hired Cleveland State Vikings coach Dennis Gates. Mizzou fired former Head Coach. Cleveland State Director of Athletics Scott Garrett named Dennis Gates as the Vikings head mens basketball coach on July 26, 2019. He has a high motor, a good mid-range game and brings us a lot of toughness, said Robinson. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Many of Mackey's former players later said that they learned from Mackey's experience and how it humbled him. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Like Pryor, Drake comes from a powerhouse program and could be underrated by some recruiters. He will play next season at Spire Institute, according to Robinson. The first was to Ramar Pryor, a guard from Akrons St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. During the 20-year reunion of the 1986 Cinderella run, Mackey received a standing ovation.[7]. I want to thank Coach Gates for providing me the opportunity to be the video coordinator on his staff and I'm excited to be working with his staff creating a championship culture at Cleveland State.". Pacers basketball operations president Larry Bird, whose early days with the Boston Celtics coincided with Mackey's tenure at Boston College, had long admired Mackey. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. It is unclear how many other candidates are being considered or how long the process to replace Gates will take. Our program is in much better shape than three years ago.