After 21 seasons as Head Coach of the Augustana men’s basketball program, Grey Giovanine announced his retirement on Tuesday. Under Giovanine’s guidance, the Vikings posted a 433-150 (.743) record, won 10 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin championships and six conference tournament titles and made 10 trips to the NCAA Division III Tournament—including two appearances
OFFICIAL: Lincoln Names Lowery as its New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Lincoln University has officially named Corey Lowery as their new head men’s basketball coach. This was first reported earlier today by HoopDirt.com (D2 DIRT). Here is the official statement released by Lincoln: Lincoln University Director of Athletics Harry Stinson III has announced the hiring of Corey Lowery as the Lions 22nd head men’s basketball coach following a
OFFICIAL: Eastern New Mexico tabs Owen as Head Basketball Coach
I mentioned this one in Sunday’s Daily Dirt It’s now been made official…. Eastern New Mexico Athletic Director Matt Billings is proud to announce the hiring of Brent Owen as the next head men’s basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University. Owen becomes the 14th head coach in the history of Eastern New Mexico men’s
OFFICIAL: Roth named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Hiram College
HoopDirt.com first confirmed this back on April 17th (D3 DIRT). It’s now been made official – here is the release from Hiram… Hiram College Athletic Director Todd W. Hibbs announced on Tuesday the appointment of Taylor Roth as the 18th head coach of the Hiram Terriers men’s basketball program. Roth joins the Terriers from the
D2 DIRT: Lincoln U (PA) set to name D1 staffer as new head coach
I have heard from multiple sources that Lincoln University (PA) has offered their men’s basketball job to current St. Peter’s staffer Corey Lowery. He would replace former NBA player Doug Overton, who was placed on leave during the season, and subsequently not retained. Lowery has served as the Director of Player Development / Coaching Consultant
East Tennessee State names and odds
The search at East Tennessee State to replace Steve Forbes is underway, and has been a pretty interesting one so far. Many thought assistant (and current interim head coach) Jason Shay would be promoted fairly quickly – that obviously hasn’t happened. I have heard that the president is actively involved in this one, and interviews
Coaching Change made at Southwestern Oregon CC
Since 2005 Trevor Hoppe has led the men’s basketball program at Southwestern Oregon Community College, this next fall he will change roles and take over as the head coach for the men’s and women’s cross country program. Coach Hoppe will step down with more wins in program history than any other coach and the longest
Louisville receives & responds to NCAA Notice of Allegations
The University of Louisville has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA and a redacted copy of the document is linked here. The university is currently reviewing the allegations and will prepare a response, which will be provided to the NCAA within 90 days. Below is a joint letter from UofL President Dr. Neeli
Kovacevich tabbed as new Head Basketball Coach at Pierce College (WA)
The Pierce College Athletic Department would like to welcome Brian Kovacevich as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Kovacevich is no stranger to Pierce College, having been a member of the Raiders coaching staff this last season and a staff member and instructor at the College for the past thirteen years. “I want to thank Chancellor
Sash named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Dakota State
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Josh Sash has been hired as an assistant coach for the Bison. A native of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sash comes to NDSU with extensive coaching experience at various levels. He most recently served as the head men’s basketball coach at Des Moines Area Community
Aiona named Head Basketball Coach at Hawaii Hilo
Kaniela Aiona is the next men’s basketball coach at the University of Hawai`i Hilo, announced today by Vulcan athletic director Patrick Guillen. For Aiona, it is a literal return to his earliest basketball roots. A Big Island native, Aiona is just the sixth head coach in the long storied history of the program. He is
Corbin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Webber International U
Webber International University’s Director of Athletics, Darren Richie, announced that Coach Allen Corbin has resigned as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Webber. The resignation is effective May 15, 2020. Corbin has been the head coach of the Warriors for the past three seasons. He finished with an overall record of 39-46 and took the team