LaGrange College athletic director Jennifer Claybrook has announced the hiring of Jasen Jonus as the women’s basketball program’s fourth head coach. “I am absolutely thrilled Jasen Jonus has accepted this position. Jasen has been instrumental in the success of our men’s basketball team and our men’s and women’s cross country teams,” said Claybrook. “He is
Conroy Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Minnesota
University of Minnesota men’s basketball head coach Richard Pitino announced that assistant coach Ed Conroy has been elevated to the title of associate head coach. “Ed Conroy has been vital to our program’s success on and off the court since he has been here,” said Pitino. “He is a phenomenal recruiter and a terrific teacher
D2 DIRT: Eastern New Mexico opens
I have now heard from multiple sources that Eastern New Mexico head basketball coach Tres Segler has stepped down from his position. Segler had been the Greyhounds coach for the past four seasons, where he put together a 45-66 record (8-19 this past season). From 2009-2016, he served as an assistant coach at Lone Star
SAMFORD DIRT: Bulldogs expected to hire HS Coach
Samford is expected to name Bucky McMillan as their new head basketball coach. The official announcement is set for Monday April 6th at 10am. The 36-year old McMillan has has won five state championships at nearby Mountain Brook High School. The Birmingham native has been at MBHS for the past 12 seasons. He would replace
Gainey returns to Marquette as Associate Head Coach
Justin Gainey, who served as director of operations with the men’s basketball program at Marquette for three seasons, is returning to the team as an associate head coach, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Friday morning. “We are excited to welcome Justin and the Gainey family back to Marquette,” Wojciechowski said. “Justin is one of the nation’s
JUCO DIRT: Ranger College set to name new Head Coach
I can confirm through multiple sources that current Ranger College assistant basketball coach James Stafford will be promoted to the role of head coach. He will replace Billy Gillispie who became the head coach at new D1 member Tarleton State (WAC) earlier this week. Stafford was part of the Ranger staff that advanced to the
HoopDirt.com 2019-20 NCAA D1 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 2, 2020 – Boston, MA Merrimack College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Gallo has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D1 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2019-20 college basketball season. Gallo qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of
Bormann named Head Basketball Coach at Concordia College (MN)
Concordia Athletic Director Rachel Bergeson announced that Tyler Bormann has been hired as the new head coach for the Cobber men’s basketball program. Bormann becomes the 12th head coach in the history of the program since men’s basketball started at Concordia in 1923. “Tyler is very familiar with the program and Concordia athletics,” said Bergeson.
DePaul and Dave Leitao Agree to Multi-Year Contract Extension
DePaul University and men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao have mutually agreed to a multi-year extension for Leitao to lead the program. The extension continues the current contract through the end of the 2023-24 season. “We are happy to reach an agreement to continue the improvement and stability that Coach Leitao has instilled in our men’s basketball
Gritzmacher Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College (WI)
Bryant & Stratton College – Wisconsin Athletics has named Jacob (J.T.) Gritzmacher as its new head men’s basketball coach for its NJCAA Division II program. The West Allis, Wis., native comes from NJCAA Division I Southeastern Community College (West Burlington, Iowa) where he was an assistant coach since 2017. At Southeastern, Gritzmacher oversaw recruiting, managing
HoopDirt.com 2019-20 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 2, 2020 – Boston, MA Miles College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Fred Watson has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2019-20 college basketball season. Watson qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of
UIC Basketball Staff Update
UIC men’s basketball head coach Luke Yaklich completed his coaching staff by announcing that assistant coach Dee Brown will return for his fourth year with the Flames. Yaklich previously named Will Veasley (March 30) and Brock Erickson (April 1) to his bench to help lead the program. All three bio’s are below: Dee Brown“I am