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
UConn coaches Hurley, Young to miss tonight’s game at Seton Hall
UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley and associate head coach Kimani Young have each tested positive for the Covid virus and will not coach Wednesday night’s game against Seton Hall at the Prudential Center. This follows the absence of assistant coach Tom Moore at last week’s game against Marquette for the same reason. UConn assistant coaches Moore and Luke Murray will assume
Former West Virginia Associate Head Coach Harrison releases statement regarding dismissal
Larry Harrison, who was dismissed as the associate head basketball coach at West Virginia last week, has released the following statement: Harrison had spent the last 16 seasons on the Mountaineer basketball staff, including the last 13 as associate head coach. He was in his 24th season overall on Huggins’ coaching staff after spending eight seasons