College of the Redwoods has hired a new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Ryan Bisio, the current Director of Athletics at St. Bernards High School, will take over the coaching position for the 2019-20 CR basketball season. Bisio is a seasoned and dynamic basketball coach, who has coached at Santa Rosa Junior College, Arcata High School,
JUCO DIRT: Malcolm X College Opens
I can confirm that Jake Lindfors is no longer the head coach at NJCAA Malcolm X College in Chicago. I have heard that he departed to begin a career in law enforcement. Lindfors came to Malcolm X last May after a spending one season as an assistant at D2 Black Hills State University. He also
DIII DIRT: Ernst out at Olivet
Steve Ernst has informed the administration at DIII Olivet College that he intends to resign. The move should be finalized by the end of the week. Ernst wraps up his tenure at Olivet with at 37-41 record (13-14 this season). Last year, his team finished 16-11 and advanced to the MIAA Championship game. More on
North Georgia Head Basketball Coach Faulkner Resigns
University of North Georgia athletic director Lindsay Reeves announced Tuesday, February 26 that head men’s basketball coach Chris Faulkner has resigned his position in order to accept a new role at UNG as the department’s Athletics Development Officer. As the new athletics development officer, Faulkner will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors and
Willson Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Emory & Henry
David Willson, who helped lead the Emory & Henry College Men’s Basketball program to their first-ever Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) championship in 2018, is leaving his position as head men’s basketball coach to assume the same role at Memphis University School (MUS). Willson is a 1999 graduate of the Memphis, Tenn. preparatory school, and played under legendary coach Jerry Peters, who
COACHES ON THE MOVE: 2019 Coaching Changes Tracker now LIVE
The HoopDirt.com 2019 Coaching Changes Tracker is now live! As we do every year, we will be tracking the coaching changes at all levels – from D1 to JUCO. The tracker can be found on the front page, or by clicking HERE. I’ve started the list – if I’ve missed any, let me know. Shoot
Jimmerson Named Head Basketball Coach at Golden West College
Tony Jimmerson has been selected to lead the new era of Golden West College men’s basketball as the head coach for the 2019-2020 season. Prior to coming to Golden West, he was the associate head coach at Santa Ana College this past season in 2018-2019 and the assistant head men’s basketball coach for seven seasons
REPORT: Arizona’s Miller, LSU’s Wade subpoenaed in corruption trial
According to a report from Yahoo! Sports, Arizona head coach Sean Miller, and LSU head coach Will Wade will be subpoenaed for April 22 federal basketball corruption trial. From Yahoo!: Preliminary notifications have been sent out to representatives of both Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller and LSU basketball coach Will Wade that they will be
Week 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The 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 2018-19 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s
Hamilton out at D2 NYIT
Kevin Hamilton is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at DII New York Institute of Technology. Assistant coach Evan Conti will assume the role of head coach for the remainder of the season. Hamilton had been the head coach at NYIT since 2016. In his almost three full seasons at the school, he compiled
Copeland Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at UT Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler Director of Athletics Dr. Howard Patterson announced head men’s basketball coach Jamon Copeland has resigned. “We would like to thank Coach Copeland for his commitment to his student-athletes and UT Tyler over the past six years,” Dr. Patterson said. During his time at the helm of the Patriots, Copeland amassed a
Kennesaw State’s Al Skinner Resigns
Kennesaw State University head men’s basketball coach Al Skinner has announced his intention to step down at the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. “We certainly appreciate the time Coach Skinner has spent at Kennesaw State,” said Director of Athletics Milton Overton. “He has invested in the lives of countless student-athletes over the years and we wish him the