High Point University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tubby Smith announced today that he is stepping down as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at High Point University for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. His son and current associate head coach G.G. Smith will take over as the Head Coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 and the 2022-2023 season. Smith
PREP REPORT: Stoneman to replace Smith at Oak Hill
Back on February 8th, legendary Oak Hill Academy (VA) head coach Steve Smith announced his retirement at the conclusion of this season. After weeks of speculation as to who his replacement would be, the choice has now been made known. Former Oak Hill assistant coach Yerrick Stoneman confirmed to The State today that he will
Douma resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Central College (IA)
After a 10-year run that produced two NCAA Division III tourney appearances, Craig Douma said he will resign as Central College men’s basketball coach following the season. Douma piloted the Dutch to the 2013-14 Iowa Conference title and was named the conference coach of the year. His squads won league tournament crowns in 2014 and 2016 and
Shingler out at Maryland
Maryland assistant coach Bruce Shingler will not return, the university announced. A short two-sentence statement was released by the school: “Men’s basketball assistant coach Bruce Shingler will not return to the program. He will be paid the remainder of his contract which expires on April 30, 2022.” Shingler was suspended for 30 days back on January 13th
South Plains Head Coach Steve Green nabs career win #700
Synonymous with the all-time greats of collegiate basketball, solidified with an intangible resume, South Plains College men’s basketball head coach Steve Green added to his legacy Monday night as the Texans pummeled Clarendon College 90-71 at the Texan Dome, giving Green his 700th career win in his 28th season on the hardwood. Green becomes just the 28th coach
Week 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 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 2021-22 college basketball
Illinois State’s Muller decides to step away immediately instead of at end of season
Yesterday, Illinois State made the announcement that head men’s basketball coach Dan Muller would not return as Redbird Men’s Basketball Head Coach after the conclusion of this season. The release said that Muller would continue to coach his team through the remainder of the 2021-22 basketball season. That all changed today, when Muller has made
BREAKING: Muller out at Illinois State at conclusion of season
Illinois State University Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan announced today that Dan Muller will not return as Redbird Men’s Basketball Head Coach after the conclusion of this season. Coach Muller will continue to coach his team through the remainder of the 2021-22 basketball season. “Announcing a head coaching change during a season is a difficult decision I don’t take
Catching-up on recent milestones
Catching-up on some recent milestone wins hit by men’s basketball coaches over the past few days… #700 St. Ambrose men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain became the 21st NAIA coach all-time and one of just four currently active NAIA coaches to reach 700 career wins with his 78-66 victory over Iowa Wesleyan Thursday night. He is the 63rd men’s
St. Ambrose head coach Ray Shovlain earns 700th career victory
St. Ambrose men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain became the 21st NAIA coach all-time and one of just four currently active NAIA coaches to reach 700 career wins with his 78-66 victory over Iowa Wesleyan Thursday night. He is the 63rd men’s basketball coach to reach the plateau across the NAIA and all three divisions of the NCAA. “I
Hellenthal relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Quincy University
Quincy University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Rabe has announced that Ryan Hellenthal, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, has been relieved of his coaching duties. With four contests remaining, the men’s basketball team has a record of 12-14, including a 5-11 mark in the GLVC. This season, QU men’s basketball is tied for thirteenth in the 15-team GLVC. Hellenthal concludes his five-year
Long-time D3 assistant has employment “rescinded” by Colby-Sawyer following arrest
Long-time Colby-Sawyer College (NH) assistant men’s basketball coach Joshua Pincoske was arrested on Tuesday, and faces more than 50 criminal charges including sexual abuse and manufacturing and possession of child sexual abuse images, according to multiple reports. WMUR in Concord New Hampshire has reported that, “According to an affidavit, the case began in December 2020,