HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Jim Morris, who began his 21st season at Iowa Western Community College in 2015, has announced his intention to retire from coaching after the season. “When I told my players it was really, really hard,” the longtime coach said. “I did not think it was going to be that
Introducing the HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award
This season, HoopDirt.com will be honoring deserving men’s college basketball coaches with our Coach of the Week Award. We select a recipient from each of the following five levels to be recognized: NCAA DI, NCAA DII, NCAA DIII, NAIA, and Junior College. Weeks will run Monday through Sunday with the announcement to be made on
Scott Corval Wins #400 at DeSales
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish DeSales University men’s basketball coach Scott Coval picked up his 400th career win on Tuesday evening with a 79-69 win over Rosemont College. Coval is now 400-203 in his career. He entered the season ranked 39th among all NCAA Division III active coaches in victories and 43rd in winning
Hampton’s Joyner Picks up 100th Career Win
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish When the Hampton University men’s basketball team defeated American 61-48 on Tuesday evening in Bender Arena, it gave head coach Edward Joyner Jr. the 100th win of his career. Joyner, who has won two MEAC titles at Hampton, is now 100-97 in six-plus seasons. He became the program’s all-time
Darnell Braswell Joins Men’s Basketball Staff at DeSales
Darnell Braswell has joined the DeSales University basketball staff for the 2015-16 season. Braswell is a 2010 graduate of DeSales University with a bachelor of science in sports management and was one of the most decorated players to ever play for Coach Coval and DeSales University. Braswell finished his career as the school’s all-time leading
HOT: Arkansas State’s John Brady to Resign at End of Season
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Following tonight’s win vs. Lyon College, Arkansas State head coach John Brady announced that he will resign following the 2015-16 season. Brady informed AD Terry Mohajir of his decision earlier in the day. In 7+ seasons at the school, Brady has compiled a 111-110 record. He has also been
Daily Roundup – 11/16/15
What a wild first weekend of the college basketball season! There were a bunch of high major upsets… Sacramento State spoils Bobby Hurley’s debut at Arizona State with a 66-63 win. Another tough one on deck tonight for the Sun Devils (keep reading…) UCLA dropped their season opener to Monmouth in overtime 84-81 on Friday.
HOT: Mark Gottfried Agrees to New Contract at NC State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish NC State Athletics has taken a significant step towards solidifying its future, as both men’s basketball head coach Mark Gottfried, and women’s basketball head coach Wes Moore have agreed to new contracts through 2020, Director of Athletics Debbie Yow announced on Friday. “Mark and Wes continue to elevate our basketball programs at NC
Santa Clara Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Santa Clara men’s basketball has added three staff members heading into the 2015-16 season. Joining the staff of head coach Kerry Keating are Bryce Martin, Chris Huey and Amit Tailor. Martin will serve as the director of operations, Huey as video coordinator and Tailor will be the video assistant
Daily Dirt – 11/12/15
Some interesting things that I’ve come across as the college basketball season finally gets under way… Great article by the Wisconsin State Journal on the 22-years that Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan and his associate head coach Greg Gard have worked together. With Ryan expected to retire following this season, UW athletic director Barry Alvarez
IN THE NEWS: HoopDirt.com Makes Sporting News 2015-16 College Basketball Twitter Must-Follow List
HoopDirt.com has been selected by Sporting News as one of the best Twitter accounts to follow for the 2015-16 college basketball season. The list consists of the top national writers, beat reporters, recruiting analysts, stats geeks, TV personalities and overall good Twitter users in the college basketball world. This is the second year in a
Former Rose-Hulman Head Coach Jim Shaw Passes Away
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Legendary Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology men’s basketball head coach Jim Shaw passed away in his Terre Haute home on Tuesday morning. Shaw retired as men’s basketball coach in 2014 after a 20-year stint at the NCAA Division III institution. He completed his Rose-Hulman career ranked second in school history