Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 8 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
Former DePaul Head Coach Joey Meyer passes away
Former DePaul men’s basketball head coach, Joey Meyer (’71), passed away late Friday afternoon at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. Details regarding a public service will be announced at a later date. Meyer spent a total of 30 years at DePaul as a player, assistant coach and head coach. He was
Old Dominion’s Jeff Jones suffers heart attack in Hawaii
Old Dominion head men’s basketball coach Jeff Jones suffered a heart attack in Honolulu on Wednesday night, the athletic department announced in a release earlier today. According to the statement, Jones suffered the heart attack on Wednesday night, and is “resting comfortably and expecting a full recovery.” Jones, is expected to remain hospitalized for the
D3 NEWS: Jessee takes leave at Augustana; Delp named Acting Head Coach
Augustana College Director of Athletics Mike Zapolski has announced a change of leadership in the men’s basketball program, with head coach Tom Jessee taking an immediate voluntary personal leave of absence. Assistant coach Jordan Delp has been named the program’s acting head coach and will lead all aspects of the program. Delp has served as the program’s top assistant coach
UPDATED: 2023-24 Men’s Basketball Milestone Coaching Wins
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Here are milestone coaching wins from the 2023-24 season. I’ll keep the list updated throughout the year. Please send me anything that I may have missed ([email protected]). 2023-24 Men’s Basketball Coaches Milestone Wins 800 Steve Schmidt – Mott Community College (NJCAA D2). Schmidt picked up the 800th win of his career
WEEK 6: 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 6 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
LIVE STREAM LINKS: 2023 Griffin Elite Basketball Classic
Here are the live stream links to the 2023 Griffin Elite Basketball games, which start today: IMG Academy vs Elder High School – Friday 7pm – WATCH HERE Newport High School vs Huntington Prep – Friday 9pm – WATCH HERE Harlan County vs Desales High School – Saturday 5pm – WATCH HERE IMG Academy vs
OFFICIAL: Shelton named Assistant Basketball Coach at Prairie View A&M
Following up on something that I mentioned earlier this morning (SWAC DIRT). Todd Shelton’s hiring as an assistant at Prairie View A&M has been made official. Here’s the release from PVAMU: The Prairie View A&M adds Todd Shelton to the men’s basketball coaching staff. The Panthers welcome coach Shelton to the Hill. Previously to joining
JUCO NEWS: O’Connor resigns as Head Basketball Coach at North Platte CC
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