Four Storm players tallied double figures in a balanced scoring attack as Dixie State handed Head Coach Jon Judkins his 200th victory on the DSU bench with a 75-65 win at Dominican University Monday night in San Rafael, Calif. In addition to his 200th victory Monday night, Coach Judkins (200-99 overall at DSU) will coach
Support Staff Q&A: Grand Canyon University DBO Luke DallaRiva
This is the second installment in a series of Q&A’s with DI basketball support staffers. Davidson College Director of Basketball Operations Abe Woldeslassie was our first contributor last week – you can read his Q&A HERE. Hopefully this series can be helpful for young coaches trying to climb the coaching ladder. This edition is with Grand Canyon University
OFFICIAL: Jim Weeks Out as Basketball Coach at Doane College
Following up on a rumor that we posted yesterday… Doane College has confirmed in a press release that Jim Weeks is no longer the head basketball coach at the school. “We wish Coach Weeks the best in his future endeavors and thank him for the dedication and leadership he provided the young men in our
HOT: Principia College (IL) Head Basketball Coach Mike Bushong Announces Retirement
After serving Principia in many different capacities for over 40 years, Head Basketball Coach Mike Bushong has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2015-16 season. Current Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Todd Zimmerman, has been appointed as the interim head coach for the remainder of the school term and will work closely with coach Bushong to
Nolan Smith Joins Duke Staff as Special Assistant
Former Duke All-American Nolan Smith has joined the Blue Devils’ men’s basketball staff as a special assistant, effective immediately, Duke head coachMike Krzyzewski announced Monday. The Upper Marlboro, Md., native’s duties will include assisting the coaching staff in developing game strategies, breaking down game film, planning practices and contributing in staff meetings. “This is a terrific addition to
NAIA DIRT: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at Doane College (NE)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Jim Weeks is no longer the head coach at NAIA Doane College (NE). He had been at the helm since 2012 and finishes his tenure with a 53-67 record. His best season came in 2012-13 when he led his squad to a 21-10 finish which tied the schools all-time mark for
OFFICIAL: Change Made at DIII Newbury College
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one last night (DIII DIRT: Townsell out at Newbury). Newbury College made the official announcement today – Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jelani Townsell resigned after five seasons at the helm. Over the past years at Newbury, Townsell led the Nighthawks to back-to-back New
Week 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 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 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete list
DIII DIRT: Townsell Out as Head Basketball Coach at Newbury College (MA)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Jelani Townsell is out as the head coach at Newbury College (MA). In his five seasons at the helm, Townsell compiled a 35-93 (.273) record, including a 2-23 campaign this season (which ended with a 19-game losing streak). After winning 26 games in his first two seasons, with two New England
Tad Boyle Receives One-year Contract Extension at Colorado
A one-year contract extension was approved for Colorado head coach Tad Boyle at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting in Colorado Springs. Boyle’s deal will now run through the 2020-21 season. He did not receive a salary increase or extra any incentives with the extension. His current salary plus incentives in around $1.5 million per season. Boyle is in his
OFFICIAL: Howie Dickenman Announces Retirement as Central Connecticut Men’s Basketball Coach
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one on Wednesday (HOT RUMOR: Dickenman to Retire). It has now been made official, Central Connecticut head coach Howie Dickenman has announced his retirement effective at the end of the current season. “I have a lot of people to thank but I’m going to
Bart Lundy Breaks Queens University of Charlotte Record For Most Wins In School History
Queens University of Charlotte men’s basketball head coach Bart Lundy, already known as one of, if not the most decorated men’s basketball coach in school history, has etched his name in the Queens record books as he now has the most wins in school history with 169. Lundy broke the record, previously held by Dale Layer