Author Archives: The DirtKing

Stetson Assistant MBB Coach Suhr Resigns

Stetson men’s basketball assistant coach Brendan Suhr has resigned to become the Chief Global Officer of Strategic Relationships for MindVue. Founded in 2015, MindVue optimizes performance and improves mental wellness through a learning experience platform that measures and builds mindset skills.  “I am so excited for Brendan and this opportunity he has with MindVue to impact the

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Week 2: 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 2 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 2020-21 college basketball

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Daily News & Notes – 12/7/20

News and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Houston assistant Quannas White led the #10 Cougars to a 77-67 win over South Carolina on Saturday.  He was named as the acting head coach after both head coach Kelvin Sampson and assistant coach Kellen tested positive for COVID-19. Kelvin is expected to miss UH’s

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JUCO DIRT: DCB set to open at end of season

I can confirm that NJCAA D2 Dakota College at Bottineau head coach Brock Lemon will step down at the conclusion of the season 2020-21 basketball season. Due to family reasons, Lemon will be looking for coaching opportunities elsewhere. Lemon took over at DCB back in 2016 after serving as an assistant for the Lumberjacks for

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McNeese State MBB Coach Schroyer has interim tag removed from AD role

McNeese State University men’s head basketball coach, Heath Schroyer, who has held the role of interim director of athletics since mid-June, has been named permanent director, announced McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel on Thursday following approval by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.  Schroyer has served as the McNeese men’s basketball head

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Oregon promotes Stubblefield to Associate Head Coach

Oregon Men’s basketball assistant Tony Stubblefield has been promoted to associate head coach, coach Dana Altman announced. “This is a well-earned promotion for all the outstanding work that Tony has done for our program,” said Altman. “His work ethic, knowledge of the game and loyalty to the University of Oregon and our team have really contributed

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Daily News – 12/3/20

Some items from around the college basketball coaching world… Wichita State AD Darron Boatright commented on the Shockers search for Gregg Marshall’s replacement. He told 3KSN in Wichita that the university will wait until the end of the season before selecting a permanent head coach. Current interim head coach Isaac Brown will be considered for

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Dorsett promoted to Associate Head MBB Coach at NC A&T

N.C. A&T head men’s basketball coach Will Jones announced the promotion of Ahmad Dorsett to associate head coach on Wednesday. Dorsett has played an integral role on the men’s basketball coaching staff since 2018.   “This promotion means a lot to me,” said Dorsett. “I am very blessed and thankful to head coach Will Jones and athletics

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Daily News – 12/2/20

Some news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world, with a little bonus DIRT at the end… UC RIverside head coach Mike Magpayo got win #1 as a head coach in last night’s 57-42 triumph over Washington. The win represents the first by both a Filipino and Asian DI head coach. It’s been a

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Week 1: 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 1 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 2020-21 college basketball

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