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
Claxton, Hofstra Agree To Multi-Year Extension
Hofstra University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Speedy Claxton, who is in the midst of a second consecutive 20-plus win season, have agreed to a multi-year extension, President Susan Poser and Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today. Claxton has guided the Pride to 23 wins so far this year, and the
McDonald steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Cabrini
Cabrini University head men’s basketball coach Tim McDonald has announced that he is stepping down after nine seasons at the helm of the Cavaliers program. In his nine seasons as head coach, he had a 111-104 record, leading Cabrini to the NCAA tournament twice. During the 2017-18 season, he led Cabrini to a 25-4 mark while being
Liberty extends McKay through 2029-30
Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. “I personally want to thank Dr. Prevo, Ian McCaw and the Board of Trustees for entrusting me with the opportunity to continue to lead our program! Liberty is such a special place to us. It is
Yale’s Jones earns 200th Ivy League victory
Yale Head Men’s Basketball Coach James Jones earned the 200th Ivy League victory of his career with a 76-58 victory over Cornell on Senior Night. Jones, who becomes just the second coach to record 200 Ivy League regular season wins, joins Princeton’s Pete Carril, who led the Tigers to 310 league victories. The Bulldogs veteran
JUCO NEWS: Lacey reinstated as Head Basketball Coach at Lewis & Clark CC
Less than a month after being dismissed, as the interim head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Lewis & Clark Community College, Kevon Lacey has been reinstated. Director of Athletics Dr. Cedric Brown announced the return of Kavon Lacey as the interim men’s basketball coach. No reason was given for the initial dismissal, or why the
D2 DIRT: Boone to step away at Arkansas – Fort Smith
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can now confirm through multiple sources that Jim Boone is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Arkansas-Fort Smith. Boone, a 600-game winner has been a head coach for 37-seasons at seven different colleges (at both the D1 and D2 levels). The coaching veteran had spent the past