Mesa Community College announced the hiring of new men’s basketball coach Lester Neal. The announcement came after the program posted the lowest win total in a season since 2000. When Neal heard the news from MCC Athletic Director John Mulhern, he was on his way out of town and was growing anxious for what was
D2 DIRT: Holy Names U (CA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple people that D2 Holy Names University (CA) has opened, as head coach Daniel Eberhardt will become an assistant on the women’s side at D1 Cal Poly. Eberhardt took over at HNU back in the spring of 2020, after spending six seasons as the associate head coach at Cal
South Puget Sound CC names Smith as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is excited to welcome the newest member of the Clipper Athletics coaching staff, Zachary Smith. Coach Smith will serve the dual role of Head Men’s Basketball Coach and an Educational & Career Planner at SPSCC. Coach Smith brings both coaching and advising experience to his role with the Clippers.
Hueber named Video Coordinator at La Salle
La Salle Head Men’s Basketball Coach Fran Dunphy announced the addition of Mark Hueber to the staff on Friday afternoon, assuming the role of video coordinator. “I am really excited to rejoin Coach Dunphy and become an Explorer!” said Hueber. “I grew up in the Philadelphia area and revere the history and pride that La Salle basketball has.” Prior
Weisse not renewed at D2 Minnesota Crookston
Minnesota Crookston announced that it will not renew the contract of head men’s basketball coach Dan Weisse. “We appreciate the commitment, and effort put in over the past eight seasons by Coach Weisse as Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball coach,” said Stephanie Helgeson, director of athletics. Weisse put together a 66-152 (.303) record in his
Henderson tabbed as new Head Basketball Coach at St. Cloud State
Quincy Henderson, a two-time NCAA Division-II National Champion who has been a part of five NCAA Division-II Tournaments as an assistant coach, has been named the 14th St. Cloud State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Director of Athletics Heather Weems announced today. Henderson will be introduced to the St. Cloud State community on Wednesday, May 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Tharp named Head Basketball Coach at Vermillion CC (MN)
Vermillion Community College has announced that Coach Dan Tharp has been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Tharp has a Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of South Dakota with emphasis in Sport Management and Secondary Education. His most recent coaching experience was at Dyersburg State Community College where the team
Southern Miss Basketball Staff Update
Southern Miss men’s basketball head coach Jay Ladner announced the additions of Juan Cardona and Nick Williams to his staff. “I am very excited that Juan [Cardona] and Nick [Williams] have joined our staff,” Ladner said. “They both bring a passion for working with young men and have hit the ground running in putting together this year’s
D3 DIRT: Lycoming (PA) set to hire D3 assistant as new head coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Lycoming College will hire Dickinson College assistant Mark Linebaugh as their new head coach. He will replace Mike McGarvey who became an assistant at Lafayette earlier this spring. Linebaugh joined the Dickinson staff prior to last season after a three-year stint as an assistant at D1
DuBose named Assistant Basketball Coach at UTPB
UT Permian Basin Men’s Basketball has rounded out their staff with the addition of Mike DuBose to the bench. DuBose has been an assistant coach at the college level since 2014 between the Division I and junior college levels. “We are extremely excited to add Mike to our staff. He comes highly recommended from several people and we were
Stony Brook Associate Head Coach Resigns
Stony Brook associate head coach Bryan Weber has resigned. Weber released the following statement on Twitter: Weber was hired at Stony Brook back in 2016 following a three-year stint at the Hoop Group. He also worked as a graduate assistant at Miami, and as the DBO at Akron.
Former William Jewell head coach Larry Holley passes away
William Jewell College is saddened to share the passing of longtime head men’s basketball coach Larry Holley, who passed on Thursday, May 12, at the age of 76. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming, and the Holley family has requested privacy during this time. Holley spent 44 years on the William Jewell campus as a head coach