Dixie State head men’s basketball coach Jon Judkins picked up his 500th coaching victory Saturday night as the Trailblazers knocked off Pacific West Conference foe Hawai’i Hilo, 81-72. With the win, Judkins moved to 500-234 (.681) over his coaching career, which includes a 216-106 (.671) record through his 11-plus years at DSU, and a 284-128
James Madison Suspends Two Assistant Basketball Coaches
James Madison has suspended assistant basketball coaches Mike Deane and David Kontaxis for two games each for violating athletics department policy. JMU said in a statement that the suspensions are a personnel matter and will remain confidential. Deane, the former head coach at Marquette, Siena, Lamar, and Wagner, has been on the JMU staff since 2012.
OFFICIAL: Brian Nigro out as Basketball Coach at Mount Saint Vincent; Tibbs named Interim Head Coach
Following up on a report from earlier this week, it’s now been made official that Brian Nigro is no longer the head basketball coach at the College of Mount Saint Vincent (NY). Thomas (“TJ”) Tibbs, Jr. was appointed interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Tibbs has spent the past three seasons as an Assistant Coach Men’s
Scranton Head Coach Carl Danzig Earns 300th Career Victory
Carl Danzig has had a lot of impressive victories in his time as the head coach of the men’s basketball team at The University of Scranton. On Wednesday night, he reached a career milestone as his team put forth one of its best defensive performances ever under his tutelage. Danzig earned his 300th career victory as
HOT: Furman Inks Men’s Basketball Coach Niko Medved To New Contract
Furman head men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has signed a new contract that will keep him in Greenville through the 2021-2022 season, it was announced on Thursday by Furman athletic director Mike Buddie. “It is a great feeling to know that Coach Medved is committed to being our coach well into the future,” said Buddie.
The Coaches Corner with John Colan from Coaches Inc.
This is the first in a series of interviews from John Colan of Coaches Inc. The Coaches Corner will focus on insights from some of the top basketball coaches and administrators in the country. The series kicks off with John and Valparaiso University assistant basketball coach Jackie Manuel.
Polk State Head Coach Matt Furjanic Earns 600th Career Win
Head Coach Matt Furjanic earned his 600th career win as Polk State defeated Red Devil Academy 88-36 in Winter Haven. Asked about the significance of the milestone victory, Furjanic said, “It means a lot of years in coaching, a lot of good players, and a lot of good assistant coaches.” He preferred instead to talk
Taylor Smith promoted to full-time assistant basketball coach at LSU Alexandria
With his days as a LSUA student now behind him, the Generals men’s basketball staff has promoted student assistant coach Taylor Smith to full-time assistant coach. A native of Kiln, Mississippi, Smith prepped at Hancock High School. In the junior college ranks, he served as a manager on the Pearl River Community College men’s basketball
HOT: Coaching Change Made at DIII College of Mount Saint Vincent
Brian Nigro is out as the head basketball coach at the College of Mount Saint Vincent (NY). Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Coach Laura Pruitt is also no longer employed by the college. MSV has postponed tonight’s game vs. Maritime College. Nigro had been the head coach at Mount Saint Vincent since 2008. He had
Former University of Cincinnati Standout DerMarr Johnson Added to Bearcats Basketball Staff
Former University of Cincinnati men’s basketball standout DerMarr Johnson has returned to the program as a student assistant coach Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin has announced. Johnson will assist the program while taking classes to complete his degree at UC. “He loves basketball, Cronin said. “It’s a chance for him to pursue his degree. Obviously,
Marshall University Assistant Basketball Coach Chris Duhon Resigns
Following his second arrest in two seasons, Marshall University assistant basketball coach Chris Duhon has resigned. Marshall University officials issued the following statement: “Assistant men’s basketball coach Chris Duhon has resigned his position, effective immediately. As this is a personnel matter, the department will have no further comment.” The former Duke guard has been on
WEEK 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 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