CLEVELAND, Ohio - The search to replace Cleveland State basketball coach Dennis Gates is over. 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. All rights reserved. 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.. All rights reserved. CLEVELAND After leading the Vikings to two of their most successful seasons in program history, Cleveland State's Dennis Gates is on the move. As a student at Ohio, Sims served as the head student manager. 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? Gates began his career as a coaching assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers as a skill development coach during the 2002-03 season. [22] He continued recruiting from those areas in his second stint with Iowa State. Year Seed Record Round reached Bid type "Sean has a great reputation in the state of Ohio," said Gates. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. They are a member of the Horizon League (1994present) Cleveland State was formerly in the Mid-Continent Conference (19821994). 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. He helped to recruit lottery pick Jonathan Isaac and stars such as M.J. Walker and Terance Mann to Tallahassee. ET. 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. Cleveland State University hired Kevin Mackey to coach men's basketball in 1983, the summer I graduated. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Vikings finished at the top of their conference for the fifth time in program history (2010-11 in the Horizon League, and 1992-93, 1985-86, and 1984-85 in the Mid-Continent Conference/AMCU). He and the Iowa State coaching staff began discussing several topics with Cyclones' men's basketball players over Zoom, including protests, demonstrations, and unrest that began as a result of these deaths. 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. Cleveland State head coach Dennis. "I feel so fortunate and honored to be a part of Coach Gates staff at Cleveland State University," said Nutt. 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. 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.". Summers played collegiately for current Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein at West Virginia where he helped lead the Mountaineers to a pair of postseason appearances. Gates arrived at CSU prior to the 2019-20 season following a long stint as an assistant coach at Florida State University. "Coach Gates was what we needed in the next leader of our basketball program," Missouri's Athletics Director Reed-Francois said. Josh Muncey: Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (423 . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He remains very much in the good graces of Cleveland State fans. He has played, and worked, for two hall of fame coaches. "I have seen firsthand, the lasting impact Coach Gates has on his student-athletes and all those around him. Gates replaces Cuonzo Martin, who was fired March 11. Attendance: 2,515. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. CSU has turned to Daniyal Robinson, an assistant coach at Iowa State for the last seven years.. Kevin Mackey (born August 21, 1946) is a former head coach of men's basketball at Cleveland State University. [16] Robinson became an assistant coach for the Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team starting in the 20082009 season. Coaches. The Vikings needed a replacement once Dennis Gates left for Missouri. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Prior to rebranding from Fenn College, they were known as the Fenn College Foxes. Gates got a six-year extension with the Vikings, FOX 8's John Telich confirmed on. It was some 24 years ago that Rick Stansbury won 20 games coaching men's basketball in his first year. Cleveland State has begun the search for a new head coach, with current assistant coach Dru Joyce III rumored to be the front runner. Gates will be paid much more handsomely by Missouri, though, which lavished upon Martin a seven-year contract that guaranteed him $21 million total. Gates shone at CSU, anchoring one of the most successful stretches in Cleveland State mens basketball history. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? 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.. "I am excited to welcome Rob, Dru, Ryan, Chase, Dickey and Sean to the Viking basketball family," said Gates. John Kuntz, cleveland.com. More information is available online at csuvikings.com, or by calling 216-687-4848. Former FSU assistant helped lead Seminoles to back-to-back Sweet 16s Cleveland State University Director of Athletics Scott Garrett is excited to name Florida State University men's basketball assistant coach Dennis Gates as the Vikings' head men's basketball coach. 4 ranked UCLA; 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. However, he has remained sober for over 20 years. On Tuesday, Missouri officially announced that. 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. Huge for Vikings future. Gates replaces Cuonzo Martin, who was fired after his third losing season in five years at Missouri. Daniyal Robinson is an American collegiate basketball coach. Eichelberger is coming off of a career season, in which he averaged a career-high 14.5 points, a career-high 6.4 rebounds and a career-high 1.2 assists in a career-high 27.5 minutes per game. Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball is the men's college basketball team that represents Cleveland State University. Copyright 2021 WOIO. 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. The 2020-21 season was capped off with the programs third-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament (1986, 2009, 2021). [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. He said that he thought he was able to control it, and didn't realize how serious the problem was until his arrest. 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. Hes played in a lot of big games. 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. 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. "He is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and he is a forward thinker. 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. He has impressed Robinson in workouts. The 2020-21 season was capped off with the program's third-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament (1986, 2009, 2021). Cleveland State University average salary is 3 percent lower than USA average and median salary is 18 percent lower than USA . ), 3 Times (Tourn. CSU alum. 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. Walsh Jesuit held narrow leads of 18-13, 29-22, and 38-32 after each of the first three frames. CLEVELAND, Ohio - When Daniyal Robinson was hired as Cleveland State's new basketball coach, he touched base with the five remaining players on the Vikings roster. 3 Years (3-3), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships, Ranked in AP Poll: Notice of Non-Discrimination / Privacy Policy / Opt-Out Policy, Ticket Smarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace of Cleveland State Athletics. Hes an athletic forward. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. If that doesnt happen, hell be able to play for the 2023-24 team. I am looking forward to the impact he will have on our student-athletes both on and off the court and in this community.". Mizzou fired former Head Coach. Cleveland State has retired four numbers in program history. Head Women's Basketball Coach (423) 614-8721: ethompson03@clevelandstatecc.edu. Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball is the men's college basketball team that represents Cleveland State University. Cleveland State has been in Division I since 1972. As the assistant men's basketball coach at Cleveland State, Howard lead the program through accountability, mentoring, and motivation to achieve winning results. [5] He became a celebrity in northeastern Ohio, with the local press dubbing him "the King of Cleveland. "It's rough, we're on the clock," he said. 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. They had a long talk about several things, and Joyce II was impressed. A crowd of 13,824 (mostly BYU fans) assembled at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and watched league MVP Mekeli Wesley make 11 of 12 shots and finish with 30 points and eight rebounds, but it was Whiting's free throws that clinched the 69-65 win. becomes the first CSU head coach to win 20 games in his first year leading the program. 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. [2][24], In April 2022, Robinson was hired as head coach of the Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball program. In 2004, Mackey was hired as a scout for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. The Vikings finished at the top of their conference for the fifth time in program history (2010-11 in the Horizon League, and 1992-93, 1985-86, and 1984-85 in the Mid-Continent Conference/AMCU). Not long after that, CSUs top two players with eligibility remaining followed Gates to the SEC school DMoi Hodge and Tre Gomillion. Dennis Gates. "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 . Gates was instrumental in bringing in four consecutive top-15 ranked recruiting classes to Florida State. In the classroom this past season, nine Vikings made the Horizon Leagues Fall Academic Honor Roll, leading all Horizon League mens basketball programs. 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. 45), senior Phil Cofer (No. Missouri has not won an NCAA tournament game since 2010. "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. After losing Torrey Patton (graduation) along with Hodge and Gomillion (transfers), CSU desperately needs a player who is an athletic small forward. [12] Before the 201415 season began, Robinson was elevated to associate head coach. Copyright 2022 WOIO. 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. "The opportunity to work with Coach Gates and the CSU coaching staff is the right move as I pursue my passion for coaching. Any CSU games WARF can't air due to conflicts slide over to sister station WTAM 1100 AM/106.9 FM.[35]. Cleveland State University introduces new head basketball coach, Ohio Gov. Gates will join the Missouri Tigers as the. Prior to rebranding from Fenn College, they were known as the Fenn College Foxes. Sharbaugh joins the Vikings coaching staff after spending the previous three seasons as the director of basketball operations at Bradley. Hill and Woodrich came off the bench. Cleveland State is hiring longtime Iowa State assistant Daniyal Robinson as its next coach. 2. [2] He was well known as a top recruiter, and was well known for landing inner-city prospects. Hes experienced. 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. 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. "Dickey Nutt gives us a coaching veteran who is passionate about student-athlete and staff development," Gates said. Baker trade idea, In memory of Les Levine, some Truth & Reason about Guardians, Terrys Talkin LeBron, Sexton and lots of Cavs stuff. "I'm excited to help him execute his vision for the Cleveland State basketball program. Then he made two calls. Conferences: 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. [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. When Gates left for Missouri, Joyce III applied for the head coaching job. 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. [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. Last season, he was the Seminoles video coordinator and was the assistant video coordinator in 2017-18. 2019, Did not qualify as 9th overall in the conference. Hes a combo guard, highly competitive and can really defend, said Robinson. . [6] He was arrested for driving under the influence and having an open container. "iHeartMedia is looking forward to teaming up with the Cleveland State Vikings - the reigning Horizon League . 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 . Gates became the 16th head coach in Cleveland State mens basketball history. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:03AM. 2121 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 csuvikings.com #GoVikes Missouri found its man in Northeast Ohio. 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. They are local kids, and I wanted them to know we want them and they are important to us, said Robinson, a former Iowa State assistant coach hired to replace Gates on April 6, 2022. signing him to a five-year, $16 million deal. 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. 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. 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. 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. In 2002, the Bears reached the semifinals of the Pac-10 Tournament and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. As a team, the Vikes own a current cumulative team GPA of 3.35. Knight exploded, knowing Cleveland State would likely give the Hoosiers all they could handle[4] with its "run n' stun" style. Like Pryor, Drake comes from a powerhouse program and could be underrated by some recruiters. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 1996, Did not qualify as 9th overall in the conference. Gates, who owns 16 years of Division I coaching experience, has spent the previous eight seasons on Leonard Hamiltons staff at Florida State. NCAA Tournament: 3 Years (3-3), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships NCAA Champion: 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. @Coach_D_Rob. . Conference regular season champion Cleveland State has won six regular season championships (1985, 1986, 1993, 2011, 2021, 2022) and three conference tournaments (1986, 2009, 2021). Office: Music & Communication Building 248. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Highest salary at Cleveland State University in year 2019 was $569,589. The Colonials' loss is the third against the Vikings this year. Credentialed journalist since 2005. 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. Cleveland State's 6-foot-9 center was set to graduate. The next was to Danny Young Jr., a guard from Shaker Heights High. He hasa proven track record in the areas of scouting, game preparation and analytics.". Many of Mackey's former players later said that they learned from Mackey's experience and how it humbled him. I look forward to bringing my experience as a head coach to CSU and helping to build a championship culture. 24), junior Trent Forrest (No. So it was no surprise when Missouri hired Gates, signing him to a five-year, $16 million deal. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 6 Robert Morris blew leads of 12 points in the second half and seven points with 1:48 remaining, as they ended up losing to No. The Tigers confirmed Tuesday they've hired Cleveland State Vikings coach Dennis Gates. Postseason invitational champion 6 Times (Reg. The university's board of curators approved Gates' hiring Tuesday. Seas. Records vs. Ohio schools as of the end of the 20152016 school year. [17] From the 20102011 season, Robinson was an assistant coach for the Houston Cougars men's basketball program. What 2 needs need to be filled? Coach Robinson was very sincere about wanting my son to be on his staff at CSU, said Joyce II. "I am thankful and grateful to be given the opportunity to work for Coach Gates and the rest of the staff at Cleveland State University," said Sims. Gates is the 20th head coach in program history, coming to Missouri from Cleveland State University. Beginning in 2023-24, Gates has the potential to earn an automatic rolling year for 2027-28 and beyond through various performance elements. "We are lucky to have hired someone of his stature who is so well connected in this business. Join our linker program. Gates spent the past three years as men's basketball head coach at Cleveland State University. 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. 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. [36][37], National champion He led the team to Horizon League regular-season titles in 2021 and 2022, a 50-40 overall record, the programs third NCAA Tournament appearance and a berth in the 2022 National Invitational Tournament. COLUMBIA, Mo. . 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. 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. He'd originally gotten in touch with Mackey in 2002 during his abortive bid for what became the Charlotte Bobcats. Athletic Department Staff - Cleveland State Community College - Cleveland State Community College. He has recruiting ties to the region, and has great relationships at the junior college and international levels.". All rights reserved. Notice of Non-Discrimination / Privacy Policy / Opt-Out Policy, Ticket Smarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace of Cleveland State Athletics. Gates, who garnered Horizon League Coach of the Year honors in 2019-20, is only the second head coach in Cleveland State history to be named Horizon League Coach of the Year, joining Gary Waters (2007-08). I put Tristan Enaruna on this list simply because its unclear if he will be eligible to play this season. In addition to the four NCAA Tournament trips at Florida State, Gates also served as an assistant coach under Ben Braun at Cal when the Golden Bears advanced to the NCAAs in 2006. Middleton is a muscular 6-foot-6 inside player who redshirted last season. [8] They were also banned from Mid-Continent conference play for the duration of the probation. Young will be part of CSUs 2023 recruiting class. Parker often started at point guard. "This isn't just a transition for me, it's a moment I have prepared myself for since the age of 14. The nine wins also marked the program's longest winning streak since winning 12 consecutive games in the 2010-11 season. 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. Johnson was a first-team All-Horizon League selection. A 2019-20 Horizon League All-Third Team selection, he ranked fifth in the league in field goal percentage (.464), seventh in rebounds per game (6.4) and blocks per game (0.9), and 13thin points per game (14.5). "We have five games maximum. He is also known for recruiting future NBA player Manute Bol. "I wanted to hire a diverse and talented staff with an abundance of energy and passion for recruiting and player development. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "Being an Ohio guy, I am overjoyed at the opportunity that Coach Gates has provided for my family and I to return back home," said Summers. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Administration. As a senior, he averaged 15.3 points and 4.0 rebounds for the Division II state title winners. 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. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland State University Board of Trustees approved updated contract terms for head men's basketball coach Dennis Gates at the May 20, 2021 meeting. Salaries. 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