Kentucky Christian University has announced the appointment of Charlie Pack as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Pack has shown exemplary leadership skills and player development during his time as Interim head coach, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the KCU Athletics family. With his appointment, we look forward to the growth of
Mudge promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Sam Houston State
Director of Athletics Bobby Williams has announced the promotion of Chris Mudge to be the the 20th head coach for the Sam Houston men’s basketball program. “I couldn’t be happier to name Chris Mudge as the next head coach for our basketball program,” Williams said. “While going through this process it became evident from everyone I spoke with that he
Penn State Basketball Administrative Staff Update
Penn State Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Rhoades announced two additions to his staff Monday in Director of Player Development Clay Conner and Video Coordinator Jake Szczecina. Both Conner and Szczecina served on Rhoades’ staff at VCU. Clay Conner – Director of Player DevelopmentConner comes to Happy Valley from VCU where he served as the director
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D1 Casper College (WY) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one earlier today on Twitter – just following-up… I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Casper College (WY) has opened, as head coach Shaun Gutting has stepped away from his position. Gutting had been the head coach at Casper since 2019. This past season, he led the Thunderbirds to
UMass Lowell’s Duquette inks multi-year extension
On the heels of the most successful Division I season for the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team, Head Coach Pat Duquette has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, announced by Director of Athletics Peter Casey. The veteran coach just completed a historic, 10th season at the helm of the River Hawks, which culminated in a 26-8 overall record, an
HoopDirt.com 2022-23 NCAA D1 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseApril 3, 2023 Kansas State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jerome Tang has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D1 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2022-23 college basketball season. Tang qualified for this award by earning the HoopDirt.com / Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week 3 of the season. It
Hodge elevated to Head Coach at North Texas
UNT Vice President and Director of Athletics Jared Mosley has announced the hiring of Ross Hodge as the 19th head coach in Mean Green men’s basketball history. “I’m excited to announce the elevation of Ross Hodge to serve as our next head coach for UNT Men’s Basketball,” Mosley said. “Ross has been an integral part of the culture and
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D3 RCSJ Gloucester set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA Rowan College South Jersey – Gloucester is set to open, as current head basketball coach Richard Casey will become the new Director of Athletics at NCAA D3 Rosemont College. Last season was Casey’s first at RCSJ Gloucester, where he led the Roadrunners to a 22-8 (21-5)
JUCO DIRT: Ranger College set to promote assistant to Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that Ranger College will elevate assistant Zach VerHulst to head coach, replacing TJ Cox who is headed to D1 Northwestern State. This past season was VerHulst’s first on the staff at Ranger, where he helped lead the squad to a 27-8 (12-2) record. Before his time in Texas, he
Simpkins named Head Basketball Coach at American U
Nationally recognized assistant coach and legendary DMV basketball star Duane Simpkins has been hired to usher in a new era of American University men’s basketball, announced Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Billy Walker. Simpkins is the 18th head coach in the history of the program. “We are thrilled to welcome Duane Simpkins, a proven talent and
D2 NEWS: Hawaii Pacific opens
I teased this one on TWITTER earlier today. It’s now official – D2 Hawaii Pacific has opened as Darren Vorderbruegge has announced his resignation. Here’s the official release from the university: After 17 years at Hawaii Pacific University and 15 seasons at the helm of the men’s basketball program Head Coach Darren Vorderbruegge has decided to step away
UC Riverside’s Magpayo signs contract extension through 2028
UC Riverside Head Men’s Basketball Coach and 2022-23 Big West Coach of the Year, Mike Magpayo, has signed a new five-year deal that will keep him at the helm of the Highlanders’ program through the 2027-28 season. Magpayo’s new contract comes on the heels of UCR’s best season in the program’s 20+ year Division I history.