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
HOT RUMOR: Central Connecticut’s Dickenman to Announce Retirement
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Central Connecticut head coach Howie Dickenman will retire at the conclusion of the season. I have heard that the announcement could come as early as tomorrow. The 69-year old Dickenman signed a four-year contract extension back in 2012 which will expire at the end of this season. In 19 seasons as the
St. Leo University Head Coach Vince Alexander Notches 300th Career Victory
The Saint Leo men’s basketball team defeated Lynn University on back on February 3rd in an overtime thriller, 93-90, to earn their 15th win of the season. The victory marked Head Coach Vince Alexander’s 300th career win as a coach. A 16-year veteran as a collegiate head coach, all of it at the NCAA Division II level, Alexander
Missouri Coaching Legend Norm Stewart to be Honored as College Basketball’s Tisdale Humanitarian of the Year
Norm Stewart, who spent 32 years as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Missouri, tops the list of NCAA men’s basketball greats to be honored during the 2016 College Basketball Awards, hosted in Oklahoma City on April 11. Stewart will be honored with the Wayman Tisdale Humanitarian Award presented by Love’s Travel
Skip Noon Earns 300th Career Victory at Wisconsin Lutheran College
Head Coach Skip Noon won his 300th career game as the Wisconsin Lutheran College men’s basketball team defeated Concordia Chicago 82-70 this past Saturday. Noon, the second-longest tenured head men’s basketball coach in the state of Wisconsin, is in his 24th season as head coach of the Wisconsin Lutheran College Warriors. Noon, who has also served