Here is episode #1 of The Coach’s Insight, a new feature added to HoopDirt.com by Richie Schueler. The series will feature college basketball coaches from all levels sharing their insight on wide range of topics – from basketball to life. The first episode features The “DirtKing” Adam Nelson discussing the new series as well as
Daily Dirt – 4/18/16
HD was down for a bit today as we upgraded our server. Thanks to the guys at Surge4 for being great at what they do and getting us through this! Here are a few quick things that I’ve heard… It sounds like new Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper has hired Chase Richardson and Jake
Justin Welke Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Harper College
Justin Welke tendered his resignation as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Harper College. He indicated that he wanted to “pursue other career and coaching interests.” He was thankful for the opportunity to coach at Harper and for his time working with the students and staff in athletics. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the student-athletes
OFFICIAL: Marvin Menzies Chosen To Lead UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball Program
UNLV President Len Jessup and Athletics Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced that an offer has been made to Marvin Menzies to become the head coach of the men’s basketball program and he has accepted the agreement in principle. A contract will be submitted to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for review and
DIII DIRT: Brooks out as Head Basketball Coach at Cazenovia College (NY)
Michael Brooks is out as the Head Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics at DIII Cazenovia College (NY). The Cazenovia alum and hall of famer had been the head coach since the 2013-14 season, and had been an assistant for two years before that. In his three seasons at the helm, he compiled a 30-46
Point Loma Nazarene Head Coach Bill Carr Lands DI Women’s Head Coach Job at Santa Clara
With an NCCAA national title and two conference coach of the year awards to his name, Bill Carr has been hired as Santa Clara women’s head basketball coach. Carr, a native of Los Angeles, has been a men’s basketball coach for more than 25 years, including extensive experience in the West Coast Conference. He has compiled
REPORT: UNLV to Hire New Mexico State Head Coach Marvin Menzies
According to an ESPN report, UNLV and New Mexico State head coach Marvin Menzies have verbally agreed on a contract. Menzies would replace Chris Beard who bolted for Texas Tech just weeks after accepting the UNLV job. In his nine seasons as the head coach at NMSU, Menzies has compiled a 198-111 record, including a 23-11
Kevin Hovde Named Assistant Coach at San Francisco
Kevin Hovde, who served on the men’s basketball staff at Columbia for the past four seasons, has been named assistant head coach at the University of San Francisco, head coach Kyle Smith announced today. Hovde initially joined Smith’s staff at Columbia in 2011-12 as the program’s director of basketball operations and was promoted to assistant coach prior
Friday Night Dirt – 4/15/16
Crazy few days – just wanted to catch-up on some things that I’ve heard… Heard from a great source that former Rutgers assistant Van Macon is in the mix to join the staff at FIU. He had spent the past six seasons at Rutgers. I have now heard from multiple sources that Winthrop associate head
Jesse Pruitt Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Stanford
Stanford’s Anne & Tony Director of Men’s Basketball Jerod Haase has named Jesse Pruitt as an assistant coach for the Cardinal, completing Haase’s coaching staff. “Jesse has many West Coast connections and all of his experiences are an asset to Stanford,” Haase said. “He has a passion for the game and an infectious personality. Jesse
BREAKING: Chris Beard Becomes Head Basketball Coach at Texas Tech
Chris Beard has been selected to return to the South Plains and serve as the 17th head coach of the Texas Tech men’s basketball program announced Friday by Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt and Interim University President Dr. John Opperman. A press conference to formally introduce Beard is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. CT on
Newbury College Names Former NBA Player Dana Barros as its Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Newbury College is pleased to welcome former Boston Celtic and NBA All-Star Dana Barros as its next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Barros, who has a wealth of playing and coaching experience, will succeed former Head Coach Jelani Townsell at the helm of the Nighthawks’ Men’s Basketball program beginning April 19, 2016. “Dana brings a truly