After seven seasons in charge of the Montana State University Billings men’s basketball program, head coach Jamie Stevens announced his resignation on Tuesday. “I enjoyed my seven years at MSUB, and I was fortunate to work with many great student-athletes that were also very special human beings,” said Stevens, a 1999 graduate of MSUB and
DIII DIRT: NYU’s Nesci to Retire
HoopDirt.com has learned that NYU head coach Joe Nesci is retiring. He just completed his 30th season at the helm, and departs as the all-time winningest coach in program history (512-271). Nesci also led his squads to 27 winning seasons, 21 postseason appearances (including seven-straight NCAA Division III Championship bids from 1992-98), and the 2007
OFFICIAL: UIW Begins Search for Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Dr. Brian Wickstrom announced Tuesday that Ken Burmeister will not return as head men’s basketball coach for the University of the Incarnate Word. “I want to thank Coach Burmeister for his 12 years of service and for helping transition our program to the NCAA Division I level,” Wickstrom said. “As we evaluate the
REPORT: Burmeister out at UIW
According to an ESPN report, Ken Burmeister is out as the head coach at University of the Incarnate Word. Burmeister had been at UIW for the past 11 seasons, leading the transition from DII to the Southland Conference. He has also served as the head coach at UTSA, Loyola (Chicago), and Trinity Texas and amassed
UPDATE: 2017-18 DI Conference Coach of the Year Tracker
HoopDirt.com is tracking all of the 2017-18 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Conference Coach of the Year winners. The list will be updated as awards roll in. Click on the coach to read the full press release announcing the award. Congratulations to the following coaches: HoopDirt.com is tracking all of the 2017-18 NCAA Division I
Chris Beard Inks New 6-year Deal at Texas Tech
Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt and men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard have agreed on a new six-year contract announced Monday. The $19,050,000 contract over six years locks Beard up as head coach of the Red Raiders through the 2023-24 season. “Coach Beard continues to elevate Texas Tech basketball to a record level
OFFICIAL: Maine Replaces Bob Walsh with Richard Barron
Richard Barron, University of Maine special assistant to the director of athletics, has been named head coach of the men’s basketball team. Following coach Bob Walsh’s decision to not seek a contract extension, the university moved forward with the appointment of Barron. Effective March 5, Barron will immediately assume all head coaching responsibilities. “The university
BREAKING: Marist Fires Head Basketball Coach Mike Maker
Marist College announced a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program on Monday. Mike Maker, head coach of the Marist men’s basketball program, has been relieved of his duties. This comes just days after AD Tim Murray told Center Field “At this point right now, yes, absolutely,” that Maker would return next season. “I
MAINE DIRT: Barron to Replace Walsh as Black Bears Head Coach
HoopDirt.com can confirm a report from NEWS CENTER Maine that former Maine women’s coach Richard Barron will replace Bob Walsh as the head men’s basketball coach. The school parted ways with Walsh earlier today. Barron has most recently served as a special assistant to the Athletic Director after stepping away from the women’s job for
Daily Dirt – 3/5/18
This is going to be a busy week. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Missouri State is moving quickly in their search to replace Paul Lusk. I can confirm that no search firm will be used, instead AD Kyle Moats will chair a six person committee which includes MSU staff, faculty, and community
BREAKING: Bob Walsh out as Head Basketball Coach at Maine
HoopDirt.com can confirm multiple reports that Bob Walsh is no longer the head coach at Maine. Walsh had been the Black Bears head coach since 2014 where he compiled a 24-100 record. Before that, he had a ton of success at DIII Rhode Island College where he ran up a 204-63 in nine seasons. More
WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 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 2017-18 college basketball season. Past weekly and yearly