Delaware State University has made a decision to move its men’s basketball program in a new direction, according to Candy Young, DSU Director of Athletics. Greg Jackson is being released from his head coaching duties effective immediately. Assistant coach Keith Walker will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2013-14 season.
Kennesaw State update
Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams announced on Tuesday (Jan. 28) that head men’s basketball coach Lewis Preston will return to the program following the conclusion of the 2013-14 season. Preston, in his third year as head coach, took a leave of absence for medical and personal reasons on Jan. 2. Associate head coach
Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Weekend
I just wanted to make sure all of you were aware that the Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers games are this weekend. My staff and I will be wearing sneakers for our game Saturday to help raise awareness for cancer research. From the NABC: The 2014 Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend
4-year extension for Tyndall at Southern Miss
Southern Miss Director of Athletics Bill McGillis announced Wednesday that the school and men’s basketball coach Donnie Tyndall have agreed to terms on a new four-year contract that will run through the 2017-18 season. "I am very pleased that Coach Tyndall has reaffirmed his commitment to Southern Miss," said McGillis. "There is no doubt that
HOT: Preston takes leave at Kennesaw State
Kennesaw State head men’s basketball coach Lewis Preston will take a temporary leave of absence from the program due to medical and personal reasons. It is unknown how long Preston will be away from the team. Associate Head Coach Jimmy Lallathin will serve as interim head coach during Preston’s absence after serving with Preston for
HOT: 10-year extension for Valpo’s Drew
Valparaiso University and head men’s basketball coach Bryce Drew, a 1998 Valpo graduate, have reached an agreement on a new, 10-year contract. Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that Bryce Drew will continue with the Crusaders, where he started his career as both a player and a coach. “We are thrilled to
OFFICIAL: Cooper retires at West Texas A&M
We reported this as a rumor earlier today – it has now been made official. West Texas A&M head men’s basketball coach Rick Cooper announced his retirement effective immediately at a press conference Thursday afternoon in the Buffalo Club Room at the First United Bank Center. Associate head coach Vinay Patel will be named interim
HOT RUMOR: West Texas A&M’s Cooper resigns
According to multiple sources, long-time West Texas A&M head coach Rick Cooper will announce his plans to retire effective immediately. I don’t have specifics yet, but I have heard that the school will have a press conference within the hour. We’ll bring you more after the presser today. Cooper has been at the helm at
Tips On Dealing With The “Uncoachable”
Tips On Dealing With The “Uncoachable” By: Brad Forestieri, Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball Coach Mercy College So far in my young coaching career, I’ve come across what some would call the “uncoachable” player. You know, the one who rolls their eyes when you say something to them or mumbles something under their breath.The one that
Competitive Greatness
Competitive Greatness By: Tim McDonald – Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Cabrini College This is a topic that should be of interest to all coaches and athletes. Are you born with the attributes that it takes to be competitive and to have competitive greatness or are these skills and attributes that are learned during the course
Five ‘Musts’ Assistants Need From Their Head Coaches
Five ‘Musts’ Assistants Need From Their Head Coaches By Bert DeSalvo College and professional coaches are part of a crazy profession. Where else do 18-22 year old adolescents make or break the careers of the people they are associated with due to their athletic performance and everyday decision-making abilities? As a result, college coaches are
BREAKING: HoopDirt Announces Guest Blogger Series
We are happy to announce the creation of our “GUEST BLOGGER SERIES!" Our mission here at HoopDirt and WHoopDirt has always been to help coaches. In the off-season, we are able to provide rumors, news, job info to our readers – that typically quiets down once the season starts though. As coaches, we are always