Bennie Seltzer has been hired as Assistant Coach of the University of Idaho men’s basketball team, head coach Zac Claus announced today. “We are very happy to welcome Bennie Seltzer to the Idaho basketball program. We are fortunate to add someone of his coaching talent, but even more so due to the quality man that he
Craig Robinson Named New NABC Executive Director
Craig Robinson, an accomplished basketball administrator and former Division I head coach, has been selected as the next Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Robinson succeeds Jim Haney, who has held the position for the past 29 years. Robinson becomes just the fifth Executive Director in the NABC’s history. “I’m extremely
JUCO DIRT: Change made at Western Nebraska CC
Western Nebraska CC head men’s basketball coach Cody Fehringer has resigned effective immediately. Multiple sources have told me that he will wind up on a D1 staff with that announcement coming mid-week. The most likely landing spot seems to be on a staff in the Big Sky. Fehringer was 91-39 in his four seasons at
D2 DIRT: Clark Atlanta set to tab D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
I have heard from multiple sources that D2 Clark Atlanta University will name Little Rock assistant Alfred Jordan as their new head men’s basketball coach. He would replace George Lynch, who’s contract was not renewed after two seasons (28-28) at CAU. Jordan, a CAU alum, has been on Darrell Walker’s staff at Little Rock for
Sexton resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Calumet College
Things are going to look a little different when the Calumet College of St. Joseph men’s basketball team take to the hardwood for the 2020-2021 season. For the first time in 15 years, Ryan Sexson won’t be on the sideline. Sexson announced to his team earlier this week that he is stepping down as the
Webber International University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Webber International University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Gabriel Rutledge has announced the addition of new assistant coaches Chase Driscoll and Zaronn Cann to his staff for the upcoming 2020-21 men’s basketball season. “I’m very pleased to announce the addition of both Chase Driscoll and Zaronn Cann to our coaching staff,” said Rutledge. “I believe to
Valentine resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Warner Pacific U.
After nine years at the helm of Warner Pacific University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Jared Valentine has resigned, effective July 14th, Director of Athletics, Mike Wilson announced. “I want to thank Jared for his leadership over the Men’s Basketball program over the past nine years,” stated Wilson. “Jared has had tremendous success at the helm of
THE LIST: Now sortable and searchable (and growing)…
As you may know, HoopDirt.com has been tracking the list of cuts, suspensions, and closings in the college athletics world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has been improved thanks to our great staff, and is now sortable and searchable. It can be found by following the link below, and will also now live
Boschee adds Niles to Missouri Southern Men’s Basketball Staff
Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach Jeff Boschee has announced that Warren Niles will be joining the staff as an assistant coach. “I’m excited to add Warren to our staff,” Boschee said. “He brings a great deal of playing experience and had a record breaking career at ORU and professional career overseas. I look forward to
Suggs promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at McKendree U.
McKendree University men’s basketball coach Chris Foster announced recently that George Suggs has been promoted to the position of assistant coach for the Bearcats. Suggs has served as the program’s graduate assistant coach for the past two seasons. “We are very fortunate to be able to promote Coach Suggs to our full-time coaching position,” said
Copeland named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Ave Maria University
When Ave Maria University looked to fill the men’s basketball head coach vacancy, it was important to find someone who could produce a winning program on the court while thoroughly understanding the mission of the school. After a month-long selection process, Jamon Copeland emerged as the candidate of choice. “I look forward to getting to
East Carolina Men’s Basketball Staff Update
East Carolina Head Coach Joe Dooley announced the addition of Antwon Jackson to the Pirate coaching staff as an assistant coach, as well as the promotion of current assistant coach Steve Roccaforte to Associate Head Coach on Monday. “I’m very pleased to announce the addition of Antwon Jackson to our coaching staff,” Dooley said.