Kansas Head Coach Bill Self, former Villanova (and current Keiser University) head coach Rollie Massimino, and former Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan are among fourteen finalists nominated for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2017 will be announced on Monday, April 3 at a press conference in Phoenix prior
Chris Johnson becomes all-time wins leader at the University of Sioux Falls
The University of Sioux Falls defeated Concordia-St. Paul last night 73-69. The win enabled USF head coach Chris Johnson to become the program’s career wins leader with 155, passing Shane Murphy (154, 2001-08). Since taking over eight seasons ago, Johnson has guided the Cougars to four 20-win seasons, three post-season appearances, two conference tournament championships
Pacific Lutheran Head Coach Steve Dickerson Coaches Final Game
Pacific Lutheran’s 80-72 loss to Linfield has marked the final game in the career of Head Basketball Coach Steve Dickerson. Dickerson had spent 46 seasons as a basketball coach. Before coming to Pacific Lutheran University, Dickerson was a high school coach in the Columbus, Ohio area for 33 years. He won 200 games in 19
Austin Peay Head Coach Dave Loos Collects Career Win #500
Career victory No. 500 certainly didn’t go exactly how Austin Peay State University head men’s basketball coach Dave Loos drew it up, but he’ll gladly take it all the same. After trailing by as many as 19 points in the first half, Loos’ Governors staged a furious second-half rally to post an 85-80 victory to
BREAKING: NC State Head Coach Mark Gottfried will not return next season
Mark Gottfried will not return as NC State men’s basketball coach following the conclusion of the 2016-17 season, Director of Athletics Debbie Yow announced today. Gottfried is in his sixth season leading the Wolfpack. “Mark and I met today to discuss the future direction of our program,” said Yow. “While it has long been my
OFFICIAL: Heady Hired as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Marian University (IN)
Following up on a rumor from yesterday, it’s now been made official that Marian University has hired Scott Heady as the new men’s basketball coach. The announcement was made by athletic director Steve Downing Thursday morning. Heady becomes the ninth coach in Marian basketball history and comes to the Knights from Carmel High School. “I
The Coaches Corner with John Colan from Coaches Inc.
This edition of the Coaches Corner features University of Central Florida Director of Athletics Development Kevin Wilson. A former football player at Duke who also worked as the Men’s Basketball Director of Basketball Operations at North Carolina Central. Wilson gives great advice about relationship building, and advancing your career in college athletics.
NAIA DIRT: Marian University (IN) set to name new head basketball coach
Marian University has moved quickly to replace head basketball coach Carson Harris who resigned back on February 8th. According to the Indy Star, Carmel HS head coach Scott Heady will be named as Harris’ replacement as early as tomorrow. Heady has compiled a 134-37 during his seven seasons at Carmel, including a 15-4 mark this
WEEK 13: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 13 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2016-17 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s award
NC State denies report that they have reached out to Archie Miller
North Carolina State issued a statement yesterday refuting a report that the University has made the decision to fire head basketball coach Mark Gottfried at the end of the season. The story published yesterday by WTVD also reported that “preliminary feelers have been put out to Dayton head coach and former Wolfpack guard Archie Miller
Double Duty for Sul Ross State Head Coach Clif Carroll; Assumes Role of Interim Coach of Women’s Team
Sul Ross State University Head Basketball Coach Clif Carroll has assumed the role of interim head women’s basketball coach for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. He takes over for Caleb Henson who resigned back in January. Carroll is in his second season as the head coach of the men’s team. In his first season
Bill Nelson Claims 500th Career Victory at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University defeat host Franklin & Marshall, 67-57 on Wednesday night. The win was the 500th at Hopkins for head coach Bill Nelson and assistant coach Ed Richardson, who have coached together for 31 years. Nelson and Richardson are just the sixth coaching tandem in men’s Division III basketball to win 500 games together.