Kirk Earlywine, 48, has been hired as the Idahos director of player development. Earlywine previously was head coach at Eastern Washington, where he compiled a 42-78 record in four years from 2007 to 2011. He spent last season as a television broadcaster. Chris Helbling, the Vandals director of basketball operations from 2008 to 2012, has been promoted to assistant coach.


Idaho Vandals to install new 50x30-foot board in time for home opener

