After five successful seasons as the Lourdes University men’s basketball head coach accumulating an impressive 97-41 overall record, Dennis Hopson informed the University’s Administration that he will be stepping down from his position to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately. “I would like to express my gratitude to Dennis for his invaluable contributions to our program, which he
McNeely resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Maine Maritime
Dan McNeely has announced his resignation as the head coach of the men’s basketball and men’s golf programs at the Maine Maritime Academy to become the men’s basketball assistant coach at NCAA Division II Cedarville University in his home state of Ohio. McNeely also was entering his first season leading the Mariners golf program for the 2024-25
Bishop added to Montana State Basketball Staff
One of the most decorated players in Montana State men’s basketball history is coming back to Bozeman. Head coach Matt Logie announced the addition of Xavier Bishop to the Bobcats’ coaching staff. “I am thrilled to welcome Xavier Bishop home to Montana State as our next men’s basketball assistant coach,” Logie said. “Xavier is someone
Georgia Tech Basketball Staff Update
Georgia Tech’s B.J. Elder, who filled in as an assistant coach for the majority of the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, has been officially promoted to the post, while head coach Damon Stoudamire has added two new full-time members of the staff. Former Mercer head coach Greg Gary has joined the staff as quality control specialist, and Yellow Jacket Hall of
JUCO DIRT: Dallas College Eastfield opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dexter Young has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Dallas College Eastfield. Young had been the head coach of the Harvester Bees for the past two seasons, where he went 39-22, including an 18-14 mark this past season. Young has also spent the
Randy Lee joins Florida Southern Basketball Staff
Florida Southern College men’s basketball head coach Mike Donnelly has announced the addition of Randy Lee as a volunteer assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. “Randy is a great addition to our staff,” said Donnelly. “Not only is he a well-established and proven college recruiter and coach, but he also has deep ties to Florida Southern
Byrne named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Regis College
Conner Byrne joins the Regis men’s basketball program as an assistant coach starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Byrne served as a graduate assistant coach at New England College in 2023-24, assisting with administrative and academic duties as well as on-court development and skill development of players. He also generated scouting reports, ran film sessions,
Central Wyoming opens; Schmitt becomes assistant coach at NAIA Carroll College
NJCAA D1 Central Wyoming head basketball coach Brad Schmitt has stepped down, and has become an assistant at NAIA Carroll College (MT). Schmitt is CWC’s all-time leader in wins, the longest-tenured head coach in the program’s history. Here is the presser from Carroll announcing the move (as well as announcing the hiring of Blake Isaacs
Veteran High School Coach Bracco joins Stetson Basketball Staff
Scott Bracco has joined the Stetson basketball staff, bringing 25+ years of basketball experience with him. Bracco accomplished all one could desire while being a head coach at the high school level during his six stops. Bracco has coached at Sequoyah, East Forsyth, Lambert, South Gwinnett, Dunwoody and Mt. Zion, having a 491-219 overall record.
Kipness named Assistant Basketball Coach at Sacred Heart
Jeremy Kipness has been named as an assistant basketball coach at Sacred Heart University in August of 2024. He had previously served four seasons (2020-2024) in various capacities for the men’s basketball program at The University of Memphis. Kipness got his start with the Tigers during the 2020-21 season when he served as a Graduate
NAIA DIRT: Texas College will name Yates as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NAIA Texas College will hire Walter Yates as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Matt Cross who took over at Ottawa University (KS) back in late June. Yates has most recently worked on the staff at Northwestern Oklahoma State, and has also been an
Chavez, Moore join Idaho Basketball Staff
Idaho men’s basketball head coach Alex Pribble announced that Luke Chavez and Mark Moore will join the Idaho men’s basketball coaching staff as graduate assistants for the 2024-25 season. Chavez and Pribble cross paths for a second time in their college basketball careers, as Chavez played under Coach Pribble at Saint Martin’s for two seasons in 2017-2019.