BOSTON, MA – HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions have announced that they will once again team up to present college basketball’s Coach of the Week Award. The awards program will culminate with the 2020-21 Coach of the Year honors which will be announced in March. This will be the sixth season that HoopDirt.com will recognize coaches weekly at the DI,
Schlabaugh tabbed Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at UAFS
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Boone has announced the hiring of Zach Schlabaugh to join his staff as an assistant coach. Schlabaugh arrives at UAFS after spending the 2019-20 as an assistant coach at Cornell College (Iowa), where he worked under his father Dave Schlabaugh. In his one season,
Thewman joins Lamar State College Port Arthur Basketball Staff
The newest recruit to the Lamar State College Port Arthur basketball team didn’t need a map to find his way to campus. Seahawks Assistant Coach Brock Thewman is a Southeast Texas native through and through. “I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to coach in my hometown area,” said the native of Beaumont and 2014 graduate
REPORT: Chicago State’s Irvin intends to opt out of season
According to a report by Stadium, Chicago State head men’s basketball coach Lance Irvin intends to opt out of coaching during the 2020-21 season. Irvin told Stadium, “I’m not comfortable coaching this season because my doctor suggested that it wasn’t the right thing to do for my health. She said it’s not worth the risk
Rodgers joins Long Beach State Basketball Staff
Missed this one from earlier this month – catching-up now….With Long Beach State assistant Bobby Braswell electing to opt out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns, Dan Monson has added Marc Rodgers to the 2020-21 men’s basketball staff. Here’s the official release from the school: Long Beach State has announced that Marc Rodgers will
Hill hired as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Idaho
Johnny Hill has been hired as Assistant Coach of the University of Idaho men’s basketball team, head coach Zac Claus announced last week. “Our program is very fortunate to have added such a terrific young coach to our staff at this time in Johnny Hill,” said coach Claus. “It was resounding with how consistent everyone was that
BYU’s Pope receives contract extension
BYU Director of Athletics Tom Holmoe announced today a contract extension has been finalized for BYU head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope that extends through the 2026-27 season. “Mark is a proven leader and a builder of strong teams that will continue to represent BYU well,” Holmoe said. “His unique abilities to recruit, develop and
JUCO DIRT: Change made at Ranger College
James Stafford is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Ranger College (TX). He has been replaced by Larry Brown, who most recently served as the Special Assistant to Chris Beard at Texas Tech. Stafford took over for Billy Gillispie at Ranger back in April, after Gillispie departed for Tarleton State. Prior to being
DEI Alliance announces “Next Up” Participants
The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance has announced the finalist for the “Next Up” Head Coaches Training Initiative. The organizations that make up the Rising Coaches DEI Alliance each nominated coaches for the opportunity to participate in a workshop with sports search consultant Katy Young Staudt. Katy Young Staudt was recently named a
Baylor’s Drew, Tennessee’s Barnes announce positive COVID tests
Last night, Baylor head coach Scott Drew announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Today, Tennessee made a similar announcement regarding head coach Rick Barnes. Both announcements are below:
Auburn imposes 2020-21 post-season ban for Men’s Basketball
Auburn and head coach Bruce Pearl have released the following statement surrounding self-imposed penalties involving the men’s basketball program that the university has enacted. The Auburn men’s basketball program will forgo postseason competition for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. The NCAA and the SEC have been notified. The athletics department and university administration, in conjunction with
Penny adds Johnson to Memphis Basketball Staff
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway has added Jermaine Johnson to his staff as an assistant coach. Johnson has reportedly inked a one-year deal. Johnson is a Memphis native who had a ton of success at Melrose (TN) High School from 2007-13. During his time there, he won five straight District 16 AAA championships and captured