The second coach in UC Merced men’s basketball history is a familiar face to the department. Kevin Pham who has been with UC Merced for three years, previously as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and fresh off the first California Pacific Conference Tournament Championship in school history will now take the reigns of the men’s
Walters Resigns at Montreat College
Athletic Director Jose Larios has recently announced the resignation of men’s head basketball coach, Lincoln Walters. “Montreat College wishes to thank Coach Walters for his years of service and love for our student athletes. His leadership on our campus will be greatly missed,” said Larios. Coach Walters’ decision to step down will provide him a
DIII DIRT: Search Updates…
Here are updates on two ongoing DIII searches… Baldwin Wallace (OH): I can confirm that the search here is down to three candidates. The leader is Defiance (OH) head coach Tom Heil – a former Baldwin Wallace assistant coach (2009-14). This past season, his first at Defiance, he led his squad to a 22-7 record
HOT: Pitino Extended Through 2025-26 at Louisville
The University of Louisville has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino four years, boosting his association with the Cardinals through the 2025-26 season. The first coach in NCAA history to win a national title at two different schools and the first to take three different teams to the Final Four, Pitino had
OFFICIAL: Joel Hopkins Named Head Coach at Shaw University
Shaw University’s Athletics Department introduced at a press conference today, Joel Hopkins as its new head coach of men’s basketball. “It’s not often in athletics that in order to move forward we take a look back, but this was an opportunity to bring back a coach that established the way we think today about Shaw
Engle Named Head Coach at Rainy River CC
Bill Engle has been named as the head coach at Rainy River Community College (MN). He replaces Kris Babler who resigned earlier this spring due to an impending overseas deployment as a member of the United States Army Reserve. Coach Engel’s coaching experience includes Head Boy’s Basketball Coach since 1995 for Griggs County Central High School
Fort Lewis Names Pietrack Interim Head Coach
Fort Lewis College Director of Athletics Gary Hunter announced that beginning today, Bob Pietrack is the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The announcement comes two days after Bob Hofman declared his transition year into retirement. “We are ecstatic to have Bob Pietrack as interim head coach this season,” said Hunter. “For the past four years,
Daily Dirt – 6/9/15: DI Staffers on the Move…
Two DI administrative staffers potentially on the move… I have now heard from multiple sources that the leader for the vacant Presbyterian assistant spot is Miami (OH) video coordinator Cassius Bosket. He has been on the Red Hawks staff for the past two seasons, and was a manager at Clemson before that. I have also
OFFICIAL: Chris Victor Joins Eastern Washington Staff
HoopDirt.com reported that Citrus College head coach Chris Victor would be named as an assistant at Eastern Washington back on June 2nd (Eastern Washington Dirt II). It has now been made official – Victor was introduced today as the newest assistant coach at EWU. Victor led the Owls to 103 victories in his five seasons
Brad Autry Named Assistant at Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Barry Hinson announced that he has hired former Hawaii and Marquette assistant Brad Autry to fill the opening on his staff. The position opened up three weeks ago when SIU’s associate head coach Tom Hankins left for a head-coaching position at Central Oklahoma. Autry coached last season on
Charleston Southern Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that there are three candidates for the vacant assistant spot at Charleston Southern. From what I have heard, all three candidates have already interviewed. The names that I have heard are: Thomas Butters – Video Coordinator Charleston Southern. Joined the CSU staff prior to last season. Worked in
OFFICIAL: Iowa State Names Steve Prohm Head Coach
Steve Prohm, the 2012 Basketball Times National Coach of the Year who compiled a 104-29 record in four seasons as the head coach at Murray State – has been named the 20th head coach in Iowa State men’s basketball history, announced today by Iowa State Athletics Director Jamie Pollard. Prohm will be formally introduced at