ESPN.com has been the first to report that Maryland-Baltimore County has fired head coach Aki Thomas. The Retrievers just wrapped up a 7-25 (3-13 America East) season with a loss last night to Stony Brook in the AE Tournament. Thomas had been the head coach at UMBC since 2012 when he took over on an
JUCO DIRT: Neighbors Out as Head Basketball Coach at Angelina College (TX)
Back on February 14th, HoopDirt.com reported that Angelina College (TX) head coach Todd Neighbors had been placed on administrative leave by the school (JUCO Dirt). It has now been confirmed by KTRE-9 in Lufkin (TX) that Neighbors is no longer the coach at Angelina. According to the report, Neighbors and Athletic Director Guy Davis
Daily Dirt – 2/29/16
“Dirt” season is finally upon us! Here are a few things that I’ve heard from some small colleges as their seasons wind down… Minnesota West Community & Technical College head coach Justin Heckenlaible has resigned. He had been the head coach at the school for the past 14 seasons and was voted MCAC Coach of the Year
DII DIRT: Fred Thompson Not Retained at Millersville
After 18 seasons as the head coach at Millersville University (PA), Fred Thompson has been informed that his contract will not be renewed. An official announcement is expected with in the next day or so. Thompson compiled a 272-233 record during his career at MU. He ranks third in the program’s history for career wins,
NAIA DIRT: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at Doane College (NE)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Jim Weeks is no longer the head coach at NAIA Doane College (NE). He had been at the helm since 2012 and finishes his tenure with a 53-67 record. His best season came in 2012-13 when he led his squad to a 21-10 finish which tied the schools all-time mark for
DIII DIRT: Townsell Out as Head Basketball Coach at Newbury College (MA)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Jelani Townsell is out as the head coach at Newbury College (MA). In his five seasons at the helm, Townsell compiled a 35-93 (.273) record, including a 2-23 campaign this season (which ended with a 19-game losing streak). After winning 26 games in his first two seasons, with two New England
HOT RUMOR: Central Connecticut’s Dickenman to Announce Retirement
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Central Connecticut head coach Howie Dickenman will retire at the conclusion of the season. I have heard that the announcement could come as early as tomorrow. The 69-year old Dickenman signed a four-year contract extension back in 2012 which will expire at the end of this season. In 19 seasons as the
JUCO DIRT: Neighbors Placed on Leave at Angelina College (TX)
I can confirm that Angelina College (TX) head coach Todd Neighbors has been placed on administrative leave by the school. Assistant coach Curtis Nash has taken over on an interim basis, and has led the Roadrunners to a 1-1 record since assuming the reigns on Wednesday. Angelina College officials will not comment on the situation
HOT RUMOR: Byron Rimm Resigns at Prairie View A&M
I have now heard from multiple sources this morning that Prairie View A&M head coach Byron Rimm II has resigned. Rimm was in the midst of a rocky tenth season with the Panthers – they are currently 1-18 (1-6 SWAC). He wraps up his tenure at the school with a 115-192 overall record. It sounds
DIII DIRT: Leonelli Out at Green Mountain College (VT)
I can confirm that Anthony Leonelli is out as the head coach at DIII Green Mountain College (VT). He has been replaced by assistant coach Chris Pagentine on an interim basis. According to a great source, Leonelli was dismissed for “unsatisfactory performance and insubordination.” At the time of his dismissal, Leonelli’s squad was 10 and
JC DIRT: Coaching Change at County College of Morris (NJ)
I have heard that Eric Powe is no longer the head coach at the County College of Morris (NJ), and has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Anthony Obery. Powe had been at CCM since 2013, and has also served as an assistant at Felician College, and Mercy College. Obrey has been
HOT: Dave Rice Fired at UNLV
According to an ESPN report, Dave Rice has been fired as the head coach at UNLV. In his 4+ seasons as the head coach at his alma mater, Rice had compiled a 96-54 record, including a 9-7 (0-3 Mountain West) start to this season. His win totals have gone down in each of his seasons