Multiple sources have now confirmed with HoopDirt.com that John Hill has been relieved of his duties as the Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA). Hill had been the head coach at LU since 2010 where he compiled an overall record of 77-91 (9-20 this season). He has also served as the head coach at
Arkansas State Dirt…
The search to replace John Brady at Arkansas State is heating up as the Red Wolves season winds down. Brady announced back in November that he was planning on resigning at the conclusion of the 2015-16 season (HoopDirt: Brady to Resign). ASU AD Terry Mohajir is a former Kansas administrator, so there are some
HOT: Greg Gorton Relieved of Duties as Head Coach at DIII Loras College (IA)
Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Gorton has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. “We are grateful to Greg for his service and dedication to the men’s basketball program over the past 13 years, both as a head coach and as an assistant,” Udelhofen said. Under Gorton’s direction,
HOT: Coker College Names Aric Samuel Head Basketball Coach
Coker College vice president of athletics and athletic facilities Dr. Lynn Griffin announced today that Aric Samuel has been named the new head men’s basketball coach for the Cobras. Samuel has spent the last three seasons as the Cobras’ assistant coach under Dan Schmotzer, as well as running the day-to-day operations of the Harris E.
Coaching Tracker Update
It’s been a pretty crazy start to the month of March! A bunch of changes have been made already, and this is only the beginning… We are tracking all of the coaching changes at ALL levels. The complete tracker can be found on our home page, and can also be accessed HERE. A quick update
HoopDirt.com Game Scheduling Board Now Live!
Looking for a game? You’ve come to the right place! HoopDirt.com has launched our new game scheduling board. We know that scheduling at any level can be a challenge, so we decided to make it easier by adding the game board to our site which already attracts over two million page views per month. If
Matt Bush Named First-Ever Basketball Coach at Purdue University Northwest
Displaying leadership that led to consistent improvement and development of the Purdue University North Central men’s basketball program, Matt Bush has been named head coach of the emerging Purdue University Northwest men’s basketball program, as announced by Purdue Northwest Director of Athletics-Designate Rick Costello. “On behalf of the Purdue Northwest Pride, I am pleased to
OFFICIAL: Aki Thomas Relieved of Duties as UMBC Head Men’s Basketball Coach
UMBC Director of Athletics Tim Hall announced today that Aki Thomas, head coach of the UMBC basketball team, has been relieved of his duties. Thomas recently completed his fourth year as head coach with an overall record of 28-95. UMBC finished the 2015-16 campaign 7-25 overall and 3-13 (9th) in the America East Conference. Last
BREAKING: Verlin Officially Out as Head Basketball Coach at Pacific
Ron Verlin, who has been suspended since December, is officially out as the men’s basketball coach at Pacific. Pacific Athletic Director Pacific Athletic Director Ted Leland released the following statement today: “Head basketball coach Ron Verlin and assistant coach Dwight Young are leaving their jobs at Pacific, effective today. I thank Ron and Dwight for
HOT: UMBC Fires Head Basketball Coach Aki Thomas
ESPN.com has been the first to report that Maryland-Baltimore County has fired head coach Aki Thomas. The Retrievers just wrapped up a 7-25 (3-13 America East) season with a loss last night to Stony Brook in the AE Tournament. Thomas had been the head coach at UMBC since 2012 when he took over on an
Manhattan And Steve Masiello Agree To Four-Year Extension
Manhattan College and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Masiello have agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2019-2020 season. During his five years at the helm of the Jaspers’ basketball team, Masiello has guided the program to back-to-back MAAC Championships and three postseason appearances after taking over a team that won just six games in the year prior
Skerry Receives Extension at Towson Through 2020-21Season
Towson University has extended men’s basketball coach Pat Skerry’s through the 2020-2021 season, the school has announced. The extension comes after the Tigers posted their second 20-win season in three years under Skerry’s leadership. “Our men’s basketball program has excelled under the leadership of Coach Skerry and we’re thrilled to extend his contract through the 2020-21 season,”