Some things from the DII world… It sounds like LeMoyne is down to the final group in their search to replace Patrick Beilein (Niagara). The names that I’ve heard are: Nate Champion (assistant coach at Florida Southern / LeMoyne alum), Fred Dupree (former assistant at Niagara, Canisius, College of Charleston, and Rider), Ryan Blackwell (local
OFFICIAL: Howard Announces Blakeney as Head Basketball Coach
Howard University Director of Athletics Kery Davis has announced the hiring of Kenneth Blakeney as Howard University’s 10th head men’s basketball in program history. “I am delighted to welcome Kenny Blakeney as our new men’s basketball coach,” said Howard Director of Athletics Kery Davis. “Kenny comes from a rich basketball pedigree having played for and coached under many of the best coaches
OFFICIAL: Nienaber Named Head Basketball Coach at Delta State
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on April 30th (DII Dirt)… One of NCAA Division II’s most successful head coaches is set to take over the Delta State University Men’s Basketball program, as Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison announced Mike Nienaber as the 16th head coach of the Statesmen on Monday,
HoopDirt.com 2018-19 NCAA DI Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release May 6, 2019 University of Houston Head Basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA DI Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2018-19 college basketball season. Sampson qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week
Daily Dirt: JUCO Head Coaches on the Move…
Some JUCO head coaches on the move… Last week in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned that Bob Marlin’s search to replace Kevin Johnson (Tulane) at Louisiana Lafayette was focused on a current DI JUCO head coach. It’s not a secret anymore that the choice here is Daytona State head coach Brock Morris. In his only
Arkansas State Dirt..
I can confirm that Austin Peay assistant Rick Cabrera will join the staff at Arkansas State. He will replace Vince Walden who departed for Elon last week. Cabrera has been on Matt Figger’s staff at Austin Peay for the past two seasons. He has also been an assistant at his alma mater Tennessee Tech, as
OFFICIAL: Pribble joins Seattle Basketball Staff
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned on Friday afternoon… Alex Pribble, who has spent the last four years revitalizing the men’s basketball program at Saint Martin’s University, has been named an associate head coach on the Seattle University staff, Head Coach Jim Hayford announced Friday. “We are very fortunate to have Alex join our staff,” said
SEATTLE DIRT: D2 Head Coach to be added to Redhawks staff
I can confirm that Seattle University head coach Jim Hayford will add DII Saint Martin’s (WA) head coach Alex Pribble to his staff as an assistant coach. Pribble has been the head coach at Saint Martin’s for the past four seasons where he compiled an 83-41 record (26-6 this past season). Before becoming the Saints
Hutchins joins George Mason Basketball staff
George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen announced that Pete Hutchins will join his staff as an assistant coach. Hutchins brings a diverse background of experience to the Patriot program which includes assistant coach tenures at the NCAA Div. I and Div. III levels, as well as nearly a decade as a prep
Jenkins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Buffalo
Head coach Jim Whitesell has completed his coaching staff with the addition of Hunter Jenkins as assistant coach. Jenkins most recently served as assistant coach at junior college powerhouse Odessa CC. This past season, Odessa went 28-7 and 14-2 in the WJCAC, one of the top junior college conferences in the nation. The Wranglers advanced
Clemson does not renew the contract of assistant coach Steve Smith
Clemson has decided not to renew the contract of assistant basketball coach Steve Smith. Last week, Smith was heard on wiretap in a New York courtroom discussing the recruitment of Duke star Zion Williamson, and Clemson’s football program. Clemson released the following statements: STATEMENT FROM CLEMSON ATHLETICS: Clemson Athletics has not renewed the contract of
HoopDirt.com 2018-19 NCAA DII Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release May 3, 2019 Northwest Missouri State University Head Basketball Coach Ben McCollum has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA DII Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2018-19 college basketball season. McCollum qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week