Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award winners for week 3 of the college basketball season. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete
Hutchinson CC’s Steve Eck wins 500th NJCAA Game
The Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team had another come-from-behind victory on Saturday in an 86-77 victory over Allen Community College and in the process gave Blue Dragon head coach Steve Eck a milestone victory. Eck collected his 500th coaching win at an NJCAA institution – Eck has coached at Butler, Redlands, Cowley and Hutchinson
200th Win for Burt Paddock at Davenport University
Head Coach Burt Paddock picked up win No. 200 at Davenport University this past week with a 73-56 victory over visiting Siena Heights University. Paddock is in his eighth season at the helm of the Panthers after helping DU advance to the NAIA Fab Four in 2011-12 and 2014-15, along with their sixth straight NAIA Tournament appearance in 2014-15.
Delaware Valley Head Coach Casey Stitzel Wins 100th Game
Delaware Valley University used a stifling defense to hold King’s College to 28 percent shooting from the field and 6.3 percent from 3-point land as the Aggies downed visiting King’s College, 71-44, in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom opener for both teams. The win was also the 100th in the collegiate coaching career of
HOT: NCAA Rules on Appeal of Boeheim’s Suspension
The NCAA Infractions Appeal Committee issued a ruling today on the nine-game suspension which was imposed on Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim back in March. The appeal of the suspension was denied, but the NCAA did rule that Boeheim can begin serving the suspension immediately instead of waiting for the start of ACC conference play.
OFFICIAL: Morissette Steps Down at Rivier
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish HoopDirt.com first reported last night that Rivier University head coach Dave Morissette had resigned – it has now been made official by the university. Morissette has been with the University for the past 18 years in various roles within the department. Recently he served as the Assistant Athletic Director
DIII DIRT: Morissette Resigns at Rivier University (NH)
I can confirm that Rivier University (NH) head coach Dave Morissette has resigned and will enter the private sector in January. Morissette was in his 18th season as the head coach of the Raiders – he wraps up his career with a 170-276 record at the school. His best season came in 2006-07 when his
Marshall Assistant Chris Duhon Suspended
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Marshall assistant coach and former Duke standout Chris Duhon has been suspended following his arrest for aggravated DUI early Monday morning. Marshall’s athletic department released a statement saying Duhon had been suspended for a violation of department rules and policies. Additionally, the statement said there would be no further comment
WEEK 2: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award winners for week 2 of the college basketball season. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete
NAIA: Biola’s Holmquist Wins 900th Game
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Biola University head coach Dr. Dave Holmquist became the eighth collegiate men’s basketball coach to hit 900 career coaching victories with a 79-60 victory over the Bethesda University. “It feels great to have done this with so many people who have been here over the years,” said Holmquist. “I have
Win #500 For Davidson’s Bob McKillop
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Davidson head coach Bob McKillop won his 500th career game today as Davidson upended visiting Denison 83-70. In addition to the milestone, Davidson is off to a 4-0 start for the first time in McKillop’s 27 years at the helm. Davidson posted a nice tribute video to McKillop which
Architect of Phi Slama Jama, Legendary Houston Coach Guy V. Lewis Passes Away
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Former University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach Guy V. Lewis, who led some of the most exciting teams in college basketball history, passed away at a retirement facility Thursday morning. He was 93 years old. Lewis’s sons, Vern and Terry, and family members were at his side. He