Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 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
McCaffery becomes All-Time Wins Leader at Iowa
The University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Minnesota, 86-77, on Monday evening at Williams Arena. The win marks head coach Fran McCaffery’s 272nd career win at Iowa, passing Dr. Tom Davis for the most wins in school history. Iowa moves to 11-6 on the season and 3-3 in Big Ten play. McCaffery’s first win at
Old Dominion Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones to take leave for remainder of season
Old Dominion University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Jones announced Sunday that he will step away from coaching for the rest of the season due to health issues. Jones has been recovering at home since suffering a heart attack and subsequent stent procedure on December 20, 2023, during the team’s trip to the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. Shortly after
NAIA NEWS: OLLU opens as Dial becomes fist-ever Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Texas A&M-San Antonio
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has hired Chris Dial to launch its men’s basketball program. Dial comes by way of Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), where he has been for five seasons. OLLU is also a member of the NAIA and Red River Athletic Conference. “I am honored and feel extremely fortunate to be
Silas added to VMI Basketball Staff
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Wednesday morning the hiring of Xavier Silas to his coaching staff. Silas will serve as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator and arrives in Lexington to replace former Associate Head Coach Dave Davis, who recently retired from coaching for personal reasons. A former collegiate standout and professional basketball player at the highest
VMI Associate Head Basketball Coach Dave Davis retires
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Tuesday that VMI Associate Head Coach Dave Davis has decided to retire from coaching for personal reasons. Davis was hired by VMI in May 2022 and was with the program for nearly two full seasons. “Coach Davis is a special person and was a valued member of our basketball program and the VMI
D2 NEWS: Richardson named Interim Head Coach at Elizabeth City State
Earlier today, I reported that Andre Gray was no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Elizabeth City State University. That has now been confirmed, as ECSU has released the statement below. Also, at the time of the original report, it sounded like assistant coach Trey Sumler would be named as the interim head
D2 DIRT: Elizabeth City State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Andre Gray is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Elizabeth City State University. Gray, a coaching veteran, took over at ECSU back in May of 2022. He is no stranger to North Carolina basketball, having served as an assistant at Wingate, Gardner-Webb, Western Carolina,
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Mann named Head Basketball Coach at West Florida
The University of West Florida has named Justin Mann as the fifth head coach in men’s basketball history, announced Associate Vice President for Athletics, Dave Scott on Monday. “We are pleased to announce Justin Mann as the next head basketball coach at the University of West Florida”, said Scott. “We feel given the opportunity to recruit, he
WEEK 9: 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 9 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
Panola College assistant basketball coach passes away
Panola College assistant men’s basketball coach Tadd Andrews passed away in his sleep last night. The college shared the news via X earlier today: HoopDirt.com sends our condolences to Coach Andrews’ family and the entire Panola College community.
D3 DIRT: Canty added to Emerson Basketball Staff
I can confirm that Emerson College head men’s basketball coach Bill Curley has added Jake Canty to his staff as an assistant coach. Canty has worked at Chattanooga under Will Wade as the Mocs Analytics Director, and as an assistant coach at Wheelock College, Eastern Nazarene College, and most recently Bridgton Academy in Maine. He