Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 1 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 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that
Northern Colorado, Smiley agree to new 5-year contact
The University of Northern Colorado and head men’s basketball coach Steve Smiley have agreed to a new contract that will keep him at the helm through the 2026-227. The new five-year agreement became official today upon approval at the Board of Trustees meeting. “I am honored by the faith President Feinstein and Director of Athletics Darren Dunn
UNC Asheville adds Ruffolo as Director of Basketball Operations
UNC Asheville Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Morrell announced Friday that Robby Ruffolo has been named the program’s new Director of Basketball Operations. “I am really excited to have Robby serving in the Director of Operations role,” said Morrell. “He is an extremely bright and talented young coach. He is a guy that will be able to
Pierre named DBO at Alabama
The Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced Thursday morning the hiring of Josh Pierre as the men’s basketball director of basketball operations. “Josh comes to us from a basketball family who has been in the business his whole life,” head coach Nate Oats said. “Josh is a hard worker with high character and had a lot of
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Hartford names Devitt Interim Head Basketball Coach
Tom Devitt has been named Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Hartford. Devitt took the reins of the program at the onset of his 10th season with the Hawks, having spent the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach. He also served as Hartford’s director of basketball operations from 2013-15. Devitt replaces John Gallagher, who
Kaplan named Director of Basketball Operations at Wofford
David Kaplan has been named as the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at Wofford. Kaplan has had previous stints at Davidson-Davie Community College, Catholic University, Centenary College (LA) and at two high schools. Kaplan joined head coach Matt Ridge’s staff in 2020 as an assistant coach at Davidson-Davie. The Storm finished the 2020-2021 season with
BREAKING: Hartford’s Gallagher resigns
John Gallagher has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Hartford, just one day before the season was set to begin. According to the Hartford Courant, Gallagher sent his letter of resignation to university President Gregory Woodward, and addressed his team before making his intentions public Monday afternoon. Hartford, playing it’s
OFFICIAL: McGruder named Head Basketball Coach at Mayville State
Following up on something that I first mentioned earlier this morning (NAIA DIRT). Mayville State has officially named Brandon McGruder as the interim head basketball coach, replacing Darren Tighe who resigned last week. Here’s the official release from the college: Brandon McGruder has been named interim head men’s basketball coach at Mayville State University. He
Drill of the Week
In this Dr. Dish drill from Coach Tony Miller, simulate help defenders contesting the offense’s finish at the rim while using the Dr. Dish CT away from the basket as a passer. The patented swivel net technology on the Dr. Dish CT provides tons of opportunities to use the machine as a passer from different locations
UC San Diego Basketball Staff Update
With the 2022-23 season rapidly approaching, UC San Diego men’s basketball head coach Eric Olen has announced updates to the program’s staff. Tom Tankelewicz joins the Tritons staff as an assistant coach, Sam Stapleton has been promoted to director of recruiting, and Mikey Howell ’21 returns to La Jolla as the program’s director of basketball operations. “I’m excited about this coaching staff and how
Nord promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at D3 Macalester
Macalester College men’s basketball head coach Abe Woldeslassie ’08 announced today that Conner Nord has been promoted to associate head coach. Nord begins his fifth season with the Scots and has helped the team improve its winning percentage each season he has been on staff. “Conner has earned this promotion to associate head coach,” Woldeslassie said. “Conner serves as our recruiting coordinator, defensive