UW-Green Bay Director of Athletics Josh Moon announced today that Phoenix Men’s Basketball Coach Will Ryan has been relieved of his coaching duties, effective immediately. Assistant Coach Freddie Owens has been named interim head coach and will lead the team through the remainder of the 2022-2023 season. “I want to sincerely thank Will Ryan and his family for their contributions to
Bluffton’s Neal announces retirement
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Guy Neal will retire from Bluffton University at the end of his 34th season. The athletic department will host a public recognition for Neal’s accomplishments on Saturday, Feb. 4, following the men’s basketball game in Sommer Center. Neal is the winningest coach in the history of Bluffton University men’s basketball with
REPORT: Kollar out at D3 Concordia U Chicago
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Embattled Concordia University Chicago Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Kollar is out according to a report by CBS News Chicago. Kollar has come under intense scrutiny over the past following an investigation surrounding the hospitalization of six of his players after a workout. Kollar was initially reinstated by the university on January 13th,
NAIA NEWS: Dakota State’s Garner to retire at end of season
Dakota State University men’s basketball head coach Gary Garner announced Monday that he will retire at the end of the 2022-23 season. Garner is in his 14th season with the Trojan men’s basketball team, the second longest men’s basketball coaching tenure behind legendary Ed Harter. Garner, who began coaching Dakota State in 2009, holds the second most
D3 DIRT: Geleski out at Centenary University (NJ)
Jason Geleski is no longer the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 Centenary University (NJ). He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Dirk Kelly. There has not been an official announcement, but the change is reflected in the coaches directory on Centenary’s website. Geleski was the Cyclones head coach for the
WEEK 11: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 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
Paul Cisek earns 600th career victory at Brookdale CC
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Paul Cisek, grabbed his 600th Brookdale career win at home against the Rowan College South Jersey-Cumberland Dukes, 87-72, to increase his teams record to 15-0, and marking him as the winningest coach in Brookdale’s basketball history. Coach Cisek began his Brookdale career as the head coach 31 years ago, finishing his
Albany’s Killings to be arraigned Monday on assault charge in Kentucky
According to multiple reports, Albany head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings is expected to be arraigned in a Kentucky court on Monday on an assault charge. This stems from an incident that took place in the locker room back in November 2021, when he was accused of assaulting one of his players before a game
BREAKING: Notre Dame’s Brey to step away after the 2022-23 season
The University of Notre Dame announced today that Glenn and Stacey Murphy Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Brey will step away from the program at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. “Mike (Brey) and I have talked often in recent years about a future transition in the program’s leadership and during our most recent conversation
Bisson resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Rivier University
Rivier University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Lance Bisson, has stepped down effective immediately, per a release from the school. Bisson served as the third head coach in program history after a four-year career with the Raiders. Hired as the Raiders head coach back in 2016, Bisson wraps up his tenure with a 21-120 (.149) record.
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Change made at Warren Wilson College; AD/WBB Coach takes over men’s team
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dominique Boone is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Warren Wilson College (NC). He ha been replaced by Director of Athletics / Women’s Basketball Coach Robin Martin. Boone had been the Owls head coach for the past 3+ seasons, and also served as the Sports
Grzesk wins 300th game at D3 St. Norbert
St. Norbert College men’s basketball coach Gary Grzesk won his 300th game at the school in a fitting manner, claiming a 55-48 defensive battle over Milwaukee School of Engineering in a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference game at Kern Center. Grzesk improved to 300-103 in 16 seasons with the Green Knights. Including three seasons at Lakeland, Grzesk is