Five Northwestern State scorers reached double figures as the Demons topped the 100-point mark in Southland Conference for the first time in five years Sunday in a 106-79 win against Houston Baptist. The Demons (5-8, 2-2 SLC) made 60 percent from the field and 10-of-20 from the 3-point line in an offensive showcase that totaled
JUCO DIRT: Southern Nevada set to add men’s basketball; Veteran coach hired
Following on something that I mentioned back on December 19… I can confirm that the College of Southern Nevada will begin playing men’s and women’s basketball next season. They intend to compete in the Scenic West Athletic Conference (NJCAA D1). Southern Nevada last had basketball during the 2002-03 season. It also sounds like veteran JUCO
Week 8: 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 8 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 college basketball
Rodney Terry Update II
Updating the Rodney Terry situation… We’re glad to hear that Coach Terry has been released from the hospital, and wish him a speedy recovery! Earlier posts about Terry’s recent ordeal are HERE and HERE.
Tim Cluess Update
Iona head basketball coach Tim Cluess released the following letter today regarding his current health situation: We continue to wish him the best as he works to get back to the sidelines.
Rodney Terry Update
UTEP released the following statement late last night on the condition of head basketball coach Rodney Terry:
REPORT: UTEP’s Terry hospitalized in critical condition
According to CBS4’s Lou Romano, UTEP head coach Rodney Terry is in critical condition in a Miami hospital following an allergic reaction. Multiple outlets are reporting that Terry became ill following a team meal on Wednesday night as UTEP was in Miami getting ready to face Florida International today. Assistant coach Kenton Paulino coached the
JUCO DIRT: Coaching change made at Owens CC (OH)
Bruce Johnson is no longer head men’s basketball coach at Owens Community College (OH). He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Donte Davis. Owens is now on to their fourth head coach in four seasons. Johnson was hired back in June of 2018 at OCC after a stint as an assistant
Week 7: 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 7 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 college basketball
BREAKING: McCarty placed on leave at Evansville
Evansville head basketball coach Walter McCarty has been placed on leave pending the outcome of a Title IX investigation. In an internal letter to University staff Evansville President Pietruszkiewicz wrote: “The University has received reports of unwelcome conduct by Coach McCarty since his arrival in March 2018. We have counseled him about his behavior. In
NC A&T Head Basketball Coach Suspended Indefinitely
North Carolina A&T AD Earl M. Hilton III announced today that head men’s basketball coach Jay Joyner has been suspended indefinitely. Assistant coach Willie Jones will serve as the interim head coach until further notice. Joyner has been the head coach at NC A&T since 2016. He took over for Cy Alexander midway through the
NAIA DIRT: Holt out at Oklahoma City
Stan Holt is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Oklahoma City University. He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Hank Aldous. Holt was hired at OCU last May after a successful tenure at Langston University, where he went 107-50 during his five seasons. Through ten games this season,