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
Tom Izzo Wins 500th Career Game at Michigan State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish No. 3 Michigan State beat Boston College 99-68 Thursday in an opening-round game at the DirectTV Wooden Legacy, giving coach Tom Izzo his 500th career victory. His career record is now 500-199, with all 500 victories coming as the head coach at Michigan State. Some of Izzo’s career highlights
Weekly Roundup: Jobs
The season is underway, but there are still jobs being posted each week at HoopDirt.com. Here are the most recent jobs that have been added… Assistant Coach: NAIA DII: Michigan-Dearborn – Part-time/volunteer Graduate Assistant: NCAA DII – University of Indianapolis Other Basketball Opportunities: Hoop Group – Director of Team Tournament Operations Zero Gravity Basketball – Director of
Happy Thanksgiving From HoopDirt.com!
HoopDirt.com wishes all of our readers a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you have the opportunity to enjoy family, food, and laughter. For those of you who either played or practiced today, keep grinding! It’s been a great start to the college basketball season, and we are looking forward to many more exciting months to
West Alabama’s Sharpe Wins 300th Career Game
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of West Alabama men’s basketball head coach Allen Sharpe captured his 300th career win with an 87-74 victory over LeMoyne-Owen College last week. Sharpe, who is in his second season at West Alabama, has also served as the head coach at Arkansas-Monticello, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville,
Win #400 for Mars Hill Head Coach Rick Scruggs
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Mars Hill head coach Rick Scruggs recorded his 400th career win as the Lions men’s basketball team defeated Pfeiffer 90-76 this past weekend. Before coming to MHC back in 2012, Scruggs spent 15 seasons as the head coach at Gardner-Webb where he took over the Runnin’ Bulldogs in 1995 and oversaw
JUCO DIRT: Onondaga CC Coach Placed on Leave
Multiple sources have reported that Onondaga CC (NY) head coach David Pasiak has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. Assistant coach Johnny Davis will assume interim duties until the situation is resolved. Pasiak is in his 15th season as the head coach at OCC – he has won 260 games during