The search at East Tennessee State to replace Steve Forbes is underway, and has been a pretty interesting one so far. Many thought assistant (and current interim head coach) Jason Shay would be promoted fairly quickly – that obviously hasn’t happened. I have heard that the president is actively involved in this one, and interviews
Coaching Change made at Southwestern Oregon CC
Since 2005 Trevor Hoppe has led the men’s basketball program at Southwestern Oregon Community College, this next fall he will change roles and take over as the head coach for the men’s and women’s cross country program. Coach Hoppe will step down with more wins in program history than any other coach and the longest
Louisville receives & responds to NCAA Notice of Allegations
The University of Louisville has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA and a redacted copy of the document is linked here. The university is currently reviewing the allegations and will prepare a response, which will be provided to the NCAA within 90 days. Below is a joint letter from UofL President Dr. Neeli
Kovacevich tabbed as new Head Basketball Coach at Pierce College (WA)
The Pierce College Athletic Department would like to welcome Brian Kovacevich as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Kovacevich is no stranger to Pierce College, having been a member of the Raiders coaching staff this last season and a staff member and instructor at the College for the past thirteen years. “I want to thank Chancellor
Sash named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Dakota State
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Josh Sash has been hired as an assistant coach for the Bison. A native of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sash comes to NDSU with extensive coaching experience at various levels. He most recently served as the head men’s basketball coach at Des Moines Area Community
Aiona named Head Basketball Coach at Hawaii Hilo
Kaniela Aiona is the next men’s basketball coach at the University of Hawai`i Hilo, announced today by Vulcan athletic director Patrick Guillen. For Aiona, it is a literal return to his earliest basketball roots. A Big Island native, Aiona is just the sixth head coach in the long storied history of the program. He is
Corbin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Webber International U
Webber International University’s Director of Athletics, Darren Richie, announced that Coach Allen Corbin has resigned as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Webber. The resignation is effective May 15, 2020. Corbin has been the head coach of the Warriors for the past three seasons. He finished with an overall record of 39-46 and took the team
Daily Dirt: Sunday Edition – 5/3/20
A Sunday Edition of the Daily Dirt (not that Sunday is different from any other day at this point…) A few things at ETSU…no secret here, but Steve Forbes took his entire staff – assistants Brooks Savage and BJ McKie as well as DBO Frank Davis with him to Wake (with roles to be determined).
Rend Lake names Gamber as next head basketball coach
Rend Lake College has found its next head basketball coach, and he is awfully familiar with Southern Illinois basketball. Friday, Rend Lake College Athletic Director Tim Wills announced Brian Gamber will take the head coaching position for the Warriors in the 2020-21 season. The decision comes after an extensive hiring process that saw more than
Bill Foy returns to Paris JC
Former Paris Junior College Head Men’s Basketball Coach and 2005 National Coach of the Year Bill Foy is returning to PJC in the dual roles of Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Coach. In 2005, Foy led the Dragons to a National Junior College Athletic Association championship title. “We are glad Coach Foy will be coming
Gray Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Illinois Tech
Terrence Gray has been named the Illinois Institute of Technology head men’s basketball coach. He spent the previous three seasons with the Scarlet Hawks men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. “I feel extremely humbled and fortunate to have the opportunity to take on the head coaching role at Illinois Tech,” said Gray. “Coaching and
Jones named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Dakota State
North Dakota State head men’s basketball coach David Richman announced the hiring of Joshua Jones as an assistant coach for the Bison on Friday, May 1. Jones comes to NDSU from Western Illinois University, where he served as an assistant coach for four seasons from 2016-20. “Josh’s experiences and understanding of The Summit League and