By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 6 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
Rodriguez promoted to Assistant Head Basketball Coach at FIU
FIU men’s basketball head coach Jeremy Ballard announced on Monday that assistant coach Joey Rodriguez has been elevated to the role of assistant head coach, effective immediately. “I am thrilled to make the announcement of Joey Rodriguez as our assistant head coach,” Ballard said. “Coach Joey has played an integral role in the growth of our
Hartwick assistant Mike Freilich passes away
Hartwick College has announced with great sadness that assistant Men’s basketball coach, Michael Freilich has passed away. Mike began on Oyaron Hill this past August, after very successful stints at Eastern Connecticut University, LaGrange College and SUNY Oneonta. He quickly had a positive impact on the Hartwick Men’s basketball program, as well as the department
HPU MBB coach set to pull double duty; Named interim WBB coach
Hawaii Pacific head men’s basketball coach Darren Vorderbruegge will pull double duty and coach two teams, as he has been named as the interim head coach of the women’s basketball. This move was made necessary after HPU women’s basketball coach Reid Takatsuka was placed on leave. The university released the following statement: Vorderbruegge is in
USC’s Enfield extended through 2025-26
USC head men’s basketball coach Andy Enfield has received a contract extension that will keep him with the Trojans through the 2025-26 season. USC announced the extension in the following statement which was released to USCfootball.com: “Men’s basketball head coach Andy Enfield received a contract extension through the 2025-2026 season following USC’s NCAA Elite Eight appearance in
MILESTONE: Dixie State’s Judkins becomes all-time winningest head coach in Utah
Dixie State Head Coach Jon Judkins became the all-time winningest head coach in Utah collegiate basketball history with career victory No. 583 on Wednesday night as his Trailblazers routed SAGU American Indian College, 114-49, inside the Burns Arena. Judkins (583-279), who also won his 299th game at Dixie State on Wednesday night, moved past legendary Utah
OFFICIAL: FVSU parts ways with Sherrill
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on the D2 DIRT that I published earlier today. D2 Fort Valley State University has now issued an official statement regarding their men’s basketball coaching change: Fort Valley State University has decided to part ways with basketball head coach Mark Sherrill. Athletic director Dr. Anthony Holloman says it was time
D2 DIRT: Fort Valley State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Mark Sherrill is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Fort Valley State University (SIAC). As further confirmation, Sherrill has been removed from the roster, and the dreaded 404 error comes up when you try to access his bio from a search.
MILESTONE: Stony Brook’s Ford captures win #200
Stony Brook head men’s basketball coach Geno Ford won the 200th game of his career last night, as the Seawolves beat Central Connecticut 87-67. SBU is now 6-4, and winners of three straight. Ford is in his fourth season at Stony Brook and now holds a career mark of 200-187 (.517), with other stops as
Former college coaches headed to The Basketball League (TBL)
Two TBL teams have recently hired former college coaches: The Enid Outlaws have named Mark Dannhoff as their new head coach. With nearly 30 years of experience at the college level, Danhoff has served on D1 staffs at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Georgia State, Mercer, Texas Pan-American, New Orleans, Little Rock and Tulane. He was also
Cori Close and Jamie Dixon Named Co-Recipients of 2021 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year Award
After each led USA U19 World Cup Teams to perfect, 7-0 records and gold medals this past summer, Cori Close (UCLA) and Jamie Dixon (TCU) will share the 2021 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year Award. Under Close’s guidance, the USA women defeated opponents by an average of 47.0 points per game at the
Stetson’s Jones receives contract extension
Stetson University Men’s Basketball coach Donnie Jones, who is in his third season leading the Hatters, has signed a contract extension that will keep him on the Stetson bench through at least the 2025-26 season. “I want to make sure Coach Jones knows how much we appreciate the work he and his staff have put into