This holiday week was packed with exciting Multi-Team Event (MTE) matchups, featuring a plethora of top-ranked teams. We were privileged to witness early-season favorites clash in high-caliber, competitive basketball games. Today, we’ll delve into the statistical factors that propelled two MTE champions to victory during Feast Week. Let’s uncover the details powered by Just Play.
OFFICIAL: Ulland named Interim Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Jamestown
Been following this one for a while – finally some clarity… Back on 11/16, I reported that Danny Neville was out as the head coach at NAIA University of Jamestown (NAIA DIRT). The very next day, I learned that assistant coach / interim head coach Taylor Jones was out after 24-hours on the job. In
WEEK 3: 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 3 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
La Salle’s Dunphy collects 600th career victory
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy earned the 600th win of his illustrious career as the Explorers defeated Coppin State, 81-62, inside Tom Gola Arena on Sunday afternoon. The victory makes Dunphy just the 43rd NCAA DIvision I head coach to win 600 games in a career. Dunphy is a 1970 La Salle graduate
MTE Insights (Part 1)
Nothing signals the start of the college basketball season quite like preseason Multi-Team Events (MTEs). These tournaments offer a valuable early-season gauge of team performance for several reasons. First, they provide teams with the opportunity to play multiple games in a short span, an experience they will not encounter again until March Madness. Second, coaches
WEEK 2: 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 2 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
Holloway, Copeland issue apologies following post-game handshake scuffle
Seton Hall head coach Shaheen Holloway and Wagner head coach Donald Copeland have both issued apologies following a scuffle between the two during the post game handshake following Seton Hall’s 72-51 victory yesterday. Things were HEATED going through the handshake line for Seton Hall and Wagner 👀 pic.twitter.com/wQRt5URuBC — FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) November 18,
Tarleton’s Billy Gillispie steps away from team temporarily due to “medical circumstances”
Tarleton State announced today that head basketball coach Billy Gillispie has stepped away from the due to “medical circumstances.” The school released the following statement: Tarleton State men’s basketball head coach Billy Gillispie will not be with the team at the SoCal Challenge this week due to medical circumstances. Assistant coach Joseph Jones will lead the Texans for their games
BREAKING: Lofton resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Nebraska Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney head men’s basketball coach Kevin Lofton is resigning from his position effective immediately. Lofton has been part of the UNK program since 1995, serving as a graduate assistant, assistant head coach, associate head coach, co-head coach and head coach during that time. Assistant coach Antoine Young will lead the Lopers for the
HOT: Burkhamer out at West Florida; Mann named Interim Head Coach
Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today, Jeff Burkhamer is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 University of West Florida and Justin Mann has been named as the interim head coach. UWF released a VERY brief statement: The University of West Florida has announced that Justin Mann has been named the interim
Phil Martelli Jr. officially named Head Basketball Coach at Bryant
Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Bill Smith have named Phil Martelli Jr. head coach of Bryant men’s basketball. Martelli becomes the ninth men’s basketball coach in Bryant’s history and marks the first head coaching role for Martelli. He spent the past five seasons, including the last three
REPORT: Former Lafayette Head Coach Jordan files suit against the University
According to a report from Conduct Detrimental’s Jason Morrin, former Lafayette head men’s basketball coach Michael Jordan is suing the university for more that $5M for “for violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, wrongful termination, and breach of contract.” The report states that Jordan claims “that over $980,000 remained on his 5-year contract