North Platte Community College announces that long-time head coach Kevin O’Connor has stepped down from his head coaching post after 39 years at the helm of the men’s basketball program. “We would like to thank Coach O’Connor for his dedication and contributions to the North Platte Community College men’s basketball team,” said Vice President of
SWAC DIRT: Shelton to be added to Prairie View A&M Basketball Staff
I can confirm that Todd Shelton will join the Prairie View A&M men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Shelton has formerly worked as an assistant at Panola College, and served as the Director of Basketball operations at North Texas. Before joining the college ranks, Shelton was a high school head coach in Texas. An
NAIA NEWS: Molina out as Basketball Coach at Florida National; Pressman named Interim Head Coach
A mid-season men’s basketball coaching change has been made at NAIA Florida National University. The school has released the following statement: Florida National University’s red-hot men’s basketball team (3-5) will have a new leader in the locker room, as first-year assistant coach Daniel Pressman will take over head coaching responsibilities for the Conquistadors. Pressman’s promotion
WEEK 5: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 5 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
D3 NEWS: Macciocco joins Keystone Men’s Basketball Staff
Keystone College head men’s basketball coach Andrew Kettel has announced that Tara Macciocco will be joining the men’s basketball coach staff as the Director of Basketball Operations/Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Macciocco is no stranger to the Northeastern Pennsylvania college basketball scene. She previously was the head women’s basketball coach at Wilkes University from 2018-2023. During her time with Colonels,
OFFICIAL: Coastal Carolina’s Ellis announces retirement
Mentioned this earlier today – it’s now official. Here’s the statement from Coastal Carolina: Cliff Ellis, the winningest active coach in NCAA Division I basketball, has announced his retirement as the Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball coach. Ellis completed his coaching career Monday night with a victory over St. Andrews, his 831st at the NCAA Division
REPORT: Coastal Carolina’s Cliff Ellis to retire
Coastal Carolina has scheduled a press conference for 1:30pm today, where head men’s basketball coach Cliff Ellis is expected to announce his retirement. These rumors started circulating early last evening, and seem to have been confirmed by Jeff Goodman: Ellis, who turned 78 yesterday, has been the head coach at CCU for the past 17
WEEK 4: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 4 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
Impressive Prep field highlights 2023 Griffin Elite Basketball Classic
Attention basketball enthusiasts! Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of talent at the Griffin Elite Basketball Classic 2023! We’re bringing together the finest Division I recruits from across the nation, ready to take on the top-ranked high school boys basketball programs in Northern Kentucky and Ohio December 15 thru the 17th. This is your
Lulley named Director of Men’s Basketball Program Management at Fordham
Shannon Lulley, who has served as Fordham’s Associate Director of Athletic Development for the past three years, was named the Director of Program Management for the Fordham men’s basketball program. In her new position, Lulley will work closely with the head men’s basketball coach managing all administrative day-to-day operations. She will also monitor all student-athletes campus
BREAKING: Radebaugh resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Barber has announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Barclay Radebaugh has stepped down from his post, effective immediately. “Coach Radebaugh and I met and have mutually agreed that in the best interest of our basketball program, new leadership is needed and that now is the right time to
Tarleton’s Billy Gillispie to be away from team indefinitely
Billy Gillispie’s absence from his team has now been termed indefinite in an updated release from Tarleton State. Back on 11/19, TSU released a statement saying that Gillispie would miss the SoCal Challenge this week due to “medical circumstances.” Today’s release paints a new picture: Due to medical circumstances, Tarleton State men’s basketball head coach Billy