Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 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
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Fearne named Head Basketball Coach at Charlotte
Mike Hill, Director of Athletics for the Charlotte 49ers, announced on Monday the official appointment of Aaron Fearne as the 14th head coach of the men’s basketball team. Fearne, who has been serving as the interim head coach since June 2023, will be available to the media at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13. “From the moment he took over
Stony Brook announces contract extension for Head Basketball Coach Geno Ford
Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron announced that Stony Brook men’s basketball head coach Geno Ford has signed a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. “As we continue to make strides in our second year in the CAA, I believe that our program is best served with Geno leading our young men,” Director of Athletics Shawn
Southern Miss releases statement regarding health of Head Coach Jay Ladner
The University of Southern Mississippi has released the following statement on the health of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner: Southern Miss men’s basketball head coach Jay Ladner was hospitalized on Tuesday morning in Hattiesburg after suffering a heart related medical emergency. Ladner will step away from the team while he is expected to make a full
Wade inks new 5-yr deal at McNeese State
“The best is yet to come!” That was the message McNeese Cowboys basketball head coach Will Wade relayed to a packed Kleckley Room at the Legacy Center on Tuesday afternoon after Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced the signing of Wade to a new five-year contract that will pay him a record $700,000 per year plus incentives. The
NAIA NEWS: Brubaker promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at OUAZ
Ottawa University Arizona Men’s Basketball and Coach Matt Keeley have announced the promotion of Cale Brubaker to Associate Head Coach. Coach Brubaker has his hands on all parts of Spirit basketball, primarily taking the lead on scouting and recruiting. Cale came to OUAZ at the start of the 2021-2022 season. OUAZ is in just its seventh season as a
WEEK 13: 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 13 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
Northwestern’s Collins fined, reprimanded by Big Ten
Northwestern head men’s basketball coach Chris Collins has been fined and publically reprimanded by the Big Ten for his actions in the Wildcats game vs Purdue on 1/31. The Conference issued the following statement: “The Big Ten Conference issued an institutional fine of $5,000 and public reprimand of Northwestern University men’s basketball head coach Chris
Arizona’s Lloyd named 2024 USA Men’s U18 National Team Head Coach; McCasland and Shrewsberry named Assistants
The University of Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd has been named as the head coach of the 2024 USA Men’s U18 National Team. He will be assisted by Grant McCasland (Texas Tech University) and Micah Shrewsberry (University of Notre Dame). Lloyd, McCasland and Shrewsberry will lead the Americans at the 2024 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup (date and location to be announced
Missouri assistant Dickey Nutt shares cancer diagnosis
Missouri assistant basketball coach Dickey Nutt took to social media to share his recent cancer diagnosis: Nutt, who is in his second season at Missouri, has over 30 years of coaching experience at the college level. He served as the head coach at both Arkansas State (1995-08) and Southeast Missouri State (2009-15), and has also
D2 DIRT: Southern Wesleyan opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brian Hewitt is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Southern Wesleyan University. Hewitt coached the team as the interim coach during the 2022-23 season, and was given the job on a permanent basis last February. It sounds like current assistant coach Joel Stites will take
WEEK 12: 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 12 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