University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach. “UCM athletics thanks Doug and his family for all of their contributions and for being such a positive
Semling out at D3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point
The UW-Stevens Point Athletics department will be making a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program. The change will be the first for the program since Hall of Fame coach Jack Bennett retired in 2005. The Pointers had been a perennial power in the WIAC and the nation, including a national championship in 2015.
60 Second Update: Setting the D1 O/U
In today’s 60 Second Update, HoopDirt.com’s Adam Nelson sets his annual over/under on D1 college basketball coaching changes…
Tighe named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Dakota State
Dakota State University has announced the hiring of Darren Tighe as the next men’s basketball head coach. Director of Athletics Jeff Dittman made the announcement Tuesday. Tighe will begin his duties immediately. He will succeed long-time head coach Gary Garner, whose 198 victories is second all-time in DSU men’s basketball program history. Coach Garner retires after
CONTRACT AMENDED: Kelsey extended at C of C; set to make $1.1m/yr
At a Special Meeting of the College of Charleston Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, the Trustees approved by a unanimous vote to amend Men’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Kelsey‘s existing contract. Now in his second season with the Cougars, Kelsey has led the program to 28 regular-season wins (currently best in the nation), and
OFFICIAL: Glynn named Head Basketball Coach at Rivier University
HoopDirt.com first reported this one late yesterday afternoon (D3 DIRT). It’s now been made official. Here’s the release Rivier has issued on the hiring of Tom Glynn: Rivier University and the Athletics Department have announced that Tom Glynn will be the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am thrilled to welcome Coach Glynn to the
OFFICIAL: Boone out at D2 Arkansas Fort Smith
Following up on something HoopDirt.com first mentioned over the weekend (D2 DIRT). UAFS has finally released an official statement on the departure of Jim Boone: The University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) Athletics Department has announced their intention to launch a comprehensive search for a new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. UAFS Athletic Director Curtis Janz
Claus out as Head Basketball Coach at Idaho
Idaho Director of Athletics Terry Gawlik announced that Vandal Men’s Basketball Coach Zac Claus has been relieved of his coaching duties, effective immediately. Tim Marrion will serve as acting head coach and lead the team through the remainder of the 2022-2023 season. “I want to sincerely thank Zac and his family for their contributions to the men’s
D2 UT Tyler opens
The University of Texas at Tyler Vice President for Athletics Dr. Howard Patterson has announced head men’s basketball coach Louis Wilson has resigned his position. Wilson led the Patriots for four seasons after being hired prior to the 2019-20 season and helped guide UT Tyler through a successful transition to the NCAA Division II level. Wilson finished his
Hill resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Culver-Stockton College
Culver-Stockton College has announced that Aaron Hill is leaving his post as the head men’s basketball coach of the Wildcat program after five years in Canton. Hill cited a chance to spend more time with his young, growing family as he pursues a professional opportunity outside of coaching. Hill posted a 49-85 overall record in five
D3 DIRT: Rhode Island College’s Glynn on the move; headed to Rivier U
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that D3 Rhode Island College head coach Tom Glynn has resigned, and will become the new head coach at D3 Rivier University (NH). Glynn has spent the past five years at RIC, and was the head coach at D3 Nichols College for four seasons before
WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that