Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 13 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These 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 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
Northwestern’s Collins fined, reprimanded by Big Ten
Northwestern head men’s basketball coach Chris Collins has been fined and publically reprimanded by the Big Ten for his actions in the Wildcats game vs Purdue on 1/31. The Conference issued the following statement: “The Big Ten Conference issued an institutional fine of $5,000 and public reprimand of Northwestern University men’s basketball head coach Chris
Arizona’s Lloyd named 2024 USA Men’s U18 National Team Head Coach; McCasland and Shrewsberry named Assistants
The University of Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd has been named as the head coach of the 2024 USA Men’s U18 National Team. He will be assisted by Grant McCasland (Texas Tech University) and Micah Shrewsberry (University of Notre Dame). Lloyd, McCasland and Shrewsberry will lead the Americans at the 2024 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup (date and location to be announced
Missouri assistant Dickey Nutt shares cancer diagnosis
Missouri assistant basketball coach Dickey Nutt took to social media to share his recent cancer diagnosis: Nutt, who is in his second season at Missouri, has over 30 years of coaching experience at the college level. He served as the head coach at both Arkansas State (1995-08) and Southeast Missouri State (2009-15), and has also
D2 DIRT: Southern Wesleyan opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brian Hewitt is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Southern Wesleyan University. Hewitt coached the team as the interim coach during the 2022-23 season, and was given the job on a permanent basis last February. It sounds like current assistant coach Joel Stites will take
WEEK 12: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 12 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These 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 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
JUCO NEWS: Itawamba CC’s Pate announces retirement; Wilson named as next Head Coach
Itawamba Community College’s men’s basketball coach Grant Pate plans to step down at the end of the 2023-24 season, the program announced Wednesday. Assistant coach Darrian Wilson will take over for the 2024-25 season. Pate is in the middle of his 12th season leading the Indians basketball program. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” said Pate.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College restarts Basketball; Names Sinkfield as new Head Coach
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (GA) is headed from the NJCAA to the NAIA in July, 2024. The college, which dropped basketball back in 2008, will re-start their men’s and women’s programs as they move to the four-year level and join the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). To get ready for this move, ABAC has named
George Washington Basketball Staff Update
George Washington University men’s basketball head coach Chris Caputo has officially announced the promotions of Matt Colpoys and Cooper Handelsman to assistant coaches, elevating each of their roles in the program. Per new NCAA rules in effect this season, men’s basketball saw an increase in two coaches allowed to perform on-court duties. “Both Matt and Cooper have executed their roles with tremendous
D2 DIRT: Alaska Fairbanks head basketball coach placed on leave
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D2 University of Alaska Fairbanks head men’s basketball coach Greg Sparling has been placed on leave, and has been replaced on an interim basis by current assistant coach Drew Hedman. Sparling has been away from the team since mid-December, with Hedman at the helm for the past seven games (1-7). When
DePaul fires Head Basketball Coach Tony Stubblefield
DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy today announced a change in leadership of the DePaul men’s basketball program. Tony Stubblefield has been relieved of his duties as head coach amid his third season. “After evaluating the current state of our men’s basketball program, a decision was made to make a change in the head
WEEK 11: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These 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 2023-24 college basketball season. This is