As the holidays approach, and non-conference play winds down, here’s a look at how the DI head coaches who were hired in the off-season have fared so far. This list is ordered by wins, win percentage, and the amount of DI wins (which helped sort the data, especially among the mid and low majors *I
Hawaii’s Ganot posts first statement since taking leave
Hawaii head men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot posted a message to Twitter earlier tonight, his first public statement since he announced his medical leave back on November 6th: Hawaii assistant coach Chris Gerlufsen has led the Rainbow Warriors to a 6-3 record during Ganot’s absence.
Penn State Behrend’s Niland wins #500
Penn State Behrend Head Men’s Basketball coach Dave Niland earned his 500th collegiate victory at Penn State Behrend, guiding the Lions to a 76-60 victory over the Fredonia Blue Devils last night. Niland is currently in his 26th season guiding the Lions. He has produced 25 consecutive winning seasons to rank 20th among NCAA Division III
Mary Baldwin U names first-ever Men’s Basketball Coach
Mary Baldwin University announced Matt Griggs as its first head men’s basketball coach in program history on Wednesday morning. “I am happy to announce Matt Griggs as MBU’s first-ever head men’s basketball coach,” said MBU Director of Athletics Tom Byrnes. “His knowledge of the region added with his experience in coaching and playing at this
Schmitt promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Felician
Felician University assistant men’s basketball coach James “Jimmy” Schmitt of Elmwood Park has been promoted to associate head coach, Golden Falcon head coach Ivan Lewis has announced. Schmitt recently began his fifth season as the lead assistant for Felician, all under Lewis. The duo also worked together on the 2012-13 Golden Falcon staff, when Lewis
Week 4: 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 4 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 2019-20
Augustana’s Giovanine wins #500
Augustana scored the first four points of overtime Saturday and held on for a 65-63 win over Carroll in the Vikings’ CCIW opener at Carver Center. The victory was the 500th in the collegiate coaching career of Grey Giovanine and moved Augustana to 5-2 overall and 1-0 in the league. Giovanine is currently in his
Baltimore City CC names new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Baltimore City Community College has named Jarrod Randall as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Randall is very familiar with BCCC as he is a Baltimore native who remembers playing games as a youth at BCCC’s PE Center. Coach Randall attended Baltimore’s St. Francis Academy where he played on the 2005 Baltimore Catholic League
St. Mary’s (MD) men’s assistant coach takes over Seahawks women’s program
St. Mary’s College of Maryland head women’s basketball coach C.K. Calhoun has been placed on leave by the college. She has been replaced on an interim basis by current men’s assistant coach Matt Howerton. The athletic department released the following statement to The Calvert Recorder: “C.K. Calhoun, the head coach of St. Mary’s College of
Southern Utah’s Simon signs contract extension
Southern Utah University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Todd Simon has signed a contract extension to stay in Cedar City through the 2023-24 season. “My family and I are extremely happy to be a part of this community and it is truly an honor to be the head coach at Southern Utah,” Simon said. “I am
Week 3: 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 3 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
Rencher named Assistant Basketball Coach at Creighton
Terrence Rencher has been hired as an assistant coach for the Creighton men’s basketball program, head coach Greg McDermott announced. Rencher will start his new position and be on the bench this week when the Bluejays play in the 19th Annual Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational. Rencher has spent the past 2 ½ seasons as