Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 2 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
DIII DIRT: Satran out at Connecticut College
I can confirm that Tom Satran is no longer the Head basketball coach at Connecticut College. He had been the Camels Head Coach for the past 16+ seasons where he compiled a 156-226 record (1-2 so far this season). More on this one when it becomes official.
Happy Thanksgiving from HoopDirt.com
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Czepil Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UC Riverside
The UC Riverside Men’s Basketball Team has added another piece to its coaching staff as the Highlanders welcome Assistant Coach Mike Czepil to the squad. Czepil rounds out a group of unique and experienced coaches led by Head Coach David Patrick, and comes to UCR with nearly 10 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, international, and
WEEK 1: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 1 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. Last season’s weekly winners and
Merchant Marine adds Brooks as Assistant Basketball Coach
This week, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy second-year men’s basketball head coach Rob Pryor announced the addition of Derek Brooks as an assistant coach for the Mariners ahead of the 2018-19 season. Brooks officially began his tenure at Kings Point this past Tuesday. Brooks, a 2011 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, served on the women’s basketball
OFFICIAL: Rimm Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at IUPUI
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on 10/31 (IUPUI DIRT)… The IUPUI basketball program and head coach Jason Gardner have announced the hiring of Byron Rimm II as the program’s associate head coach. Rimm brings 11 years of head coaching experience to Gardner’s staff and replaces longtime staffer Matt Crenshaw, who took a
Arena at Reynolds Coliseum to be named for Legendary NC State Head Coach Jim Valvano
Historic William Neal Reynolds Coliseum will now share its name with another icon of NC State Athletics, as former men’s basketball head coach Jim Valvano will join Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Kay Yow in being recognized at the famed venue. At a ceremony on December 5 prior to NC State’s Heritage Game, James.
Tommy Dempsey Inks Contract Extension at Binghamton
Binghamton Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Elliott has given seventh-year head men’s basketball coach Tommy Dempsey a contract extension through the 2020-21 season, the department announced on Tuesday. Dempsey was beginning the final year of his existing contract this winter. “I believe strongly in the future success of our program under Tommy’s leadership,” Elliott said.
HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions team up to present 2018-19 Coach of the Week / Coach of the Year Awards
For Immediate Release November 12, 2018 BOSTON, MA – HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions have strengthened their partnership by once again teaming up to present college basketball’s Coach of the Week Award, culminating in the 2018-19 Coach of the Year Award. This will be the fourth season that HoopDirt.com will recognize coaches weekly at
Franklin & Marshall’s Robinson takes indefinite leave of absence
Franklin & Marshall men’s basketball coach Glenn Robinson will take an indefinite medical leave of absence before the start of the 2018-19 season to recuperate from a chronic respiratory illness. Assistant Coach Nick Nichay will coach the team until Robinson returns. “We wish Coach Robinson the best during his recovery from this illness,” said Director
Singer Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Thomas
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned in our Small College Staff Update back on 11/6… Harrison Singer has been named as the Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Thomas University (FL). Singer spent the last two seasons as the associate head coach at Gwynedd Mercy University. As defending champions in the Colonial States Athletic