After much deliberation, Clark College (WA) coach Alex Kirk has decided to step down from his head coaching responsibilities for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. Coach Kirk states “At this time, we feel it’s in the best interest of our family for me to step down as head coach of the men’s basketball team
Maryland to Unveil Lefty Driesell Banner at XFINITY Center
The University of Maryland will honor legendary head coach Lefty Driesell by hanging his banner in the rafters at XFINITY Center in a pregame ceremony prior to Maryland’s game against Ohio State on February 11th. “We are thrilled and excited to honor Lefty Driesell,” Maryland director of athletics Kevin Anderson said. “Lefty is more than
Southern Illinois Head Coach Barry Hinson Quietly Inks Contract Extension
Southern Illinois head basketball coach Barry Hinson signed a contract extension this past September. There was no formal announcement made. According to an SIU spokesman contacted by HoopDirt.com, it is “university and departmental policy” not to put out statements on contract extensions. According to the Southern Illinoisan, the deal, will pay Hinson a base salary
REPORT: Morehead State Head Coach Sean Woods Facing Criminal Charge
According to a report by WKYT (Lexington, KY), a criminal charge was filed on Tuesday against Morehead State head coach Sean Woods in an Indiana court. Woods, who was suspended by the university back on November 22nd, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of battery resulting in bodily harm. The charge stems from an
WEEK 4: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 4 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
Joe Nesci Claims 500th Career Victory at NYU
New York University Head Coach Joe Nesci recorded the 500th win of his career when the Violet men’s basketball team defeated Brooklyn College 70-67 at NYU’s Brooklyn Athletic Facility in Brooklyn, NY, on Monday, December 12. Nesci, who took over as the program’s head coach during the 1989-90 season, now sports a career record of
Newman University Head Coach Mark Potter will retire at end of 2016-17 season
Mark Potter, in his 19th year at the helm after resurrecting the Newman men’s basketball program, has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. “I’m so thankful for the last 19 years that my family and I have been able to have here at Newman,” Potter said. “It’s truly been
Rutgers Head Coach Steve Pikiell Earns 200th Career Victory
Steve Pikiell earned his 200th career win as a head coach with Rutgers 79-37 win over Central Connecticut earlier this week. Pikiell, who had spent the previous 11-seasons at Stony Brook, now holds a 200-175 career record. The 2016 America East Conference Coach of the Year who led Stony Brook to six postseason appearances over
Ranger College Tabs Josh Mills as Interim Head Basketball Coach
Josh Mills has been named as the interim head basketball coach at Ranger College. He assumes the position following the retirement of Billy Gillispie, who stepped away earlier this week citing health concerns. Mills joined Gillispie’s staff this past summer after serving a two-year stint as the Director of Player Development at Wake Forest. He
Andrew College Hires Jamie Brooks as Men’s Basketball Coach
The Andrew College Fighting Tigers have hired James “Jamie” Brooks as their Head Men’s Basketball Coach to restart the program for the 2017-2018 season. “The vision Jamie presented for our basketball team during this search as well as the character and integrity he possesses makes him the right coach for the Fighting Tigers,” said President
Indiana University Kokomo Head Basketball Coach Suspended
Jace Thompson, head coach of IU Kokomo’s men’s basketball team, has been suspended pending the outcome of a prompt and effective investigation. Because this is a personnel matter, no additional details will be released. Thompson is in his fifth season at IU Kokomo. His squad is currently 4-6. Additionally, Whitney Farris, head coach of IU
Tommy Amaker Becomes All-Time Winningest Head Coach Basketball Coach at Harvard
Tommy Amaker, The Thomas G. Stemberg ’71 Family Endowed Coach for Harvard Men’s Basketball, became the all-time winningest head coach of the Crimson as Harvard bested Boston College, 74-66, Wednesday night at Conte Forum. Amaker earned his 179th win at Harvard, passing Frank Sullivan as the all-time leader. In his nine seasons as the head