Terrance Smith is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Saint Vincent College (PA). The college released the following brief statement: “On behalf of the Athletic Department we thank Dr. Terrance Smith for the service and dedication he demonstrated as head men’s basketball coach for the past three seasons,” said Rev. Myron Kirsch, O.S.B., Saint
2022 HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker now LIVE!
Here we go! The 2022 HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker is now live! The tracker can be found in the top-right hand corner of HoopDirt’s website, and above the jobs section on HoopDirt’s mobile version. I will update each change when it becomes official.
Gavers retires as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Hastings College
Hastings College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Gavers has announced retirement from his position effective immediately. Gavers led the team to winning records in four of his nine seasons and in three seasons of Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) play. His finest overall seasons were in 2013-14 when he led the team to a 21-10 overall record
Bensman resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Ohio Northern
Rich Bensman has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern. In six seasons at the helm, Bensman guided the Polar Bears to a 66-75 record, a winning percentage of .468. He helped ONU to a 19-9 record in 2017-18 and his teams reached the championship game of the OAC Tournament in 2017-18
Leathers elevated to Associate Head Coach at Brevard College
Miles Leathers has been elevated to Associate Head Coach for the Brevard College men’s basketball program, announced Head Coach Lee Burgess. The promotion arrives following the completion of Leathers’ third season as Assistant Coach for the Tornados. “We are so thankful for the contributions that Coach Leathers has made to our program,” said Burgess. “This
Evansville’s Lickliter receives vote of confidence from AD
Evansville head men’s basketball coach Todd Lickliter has received a vote of confidence from Director of Athletics Mark Spencer. Spencer told WEHT Eyewitness news yesterday, “I have confidence in Coach Lickliter and his staff. They are implementing a new system that has proven to work for a program at this level and has been successful
Nebraska’s Hoiberg will return next year
Despite his struggles as the head men’s basketball coach at Nebraska over the past three years, Fred Hoiberg will return on a restructured deal for year four. Hoiberg is 21-65 (.244) during his tenure in Lincoln, including a 7-20 (1-15 Big Ten mark this season. Alberts and Hoiberg released the following statements: Statement from Nebraska
Week 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 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 2021-22 college basketball
Cheung steps down as Head Men’s Basketball at UConn Avery Point
Story Courtesy UCAP Athletics Sam Cheung will step down as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Connecticut Avery Point, as announced today by Athletic Director Michael Kobylanski. Cheung and assistant coach Jim Miller will remain in their roles until a successor is appointed and assist with the transition over the weeks ahead. Cheung has served as the
Howard issues statement following suspension
Michigan head basketball coach Juwan Howard has issued the following statement regarding the incident at the end of the Wolverines game with Wisconsin on Saturday: “After taking time to reflect on all that happened, I realize how unacceptable both my actions and words were, and how they affected so many. I am truly sorry.” “I
Michigan’s Howard suspended, fined; Wisconsin’s Gard also fined
The Big Ten has released the following statement regarding yesterday’s post-game fracas after the Michigan and Wisconsin game: In collaboration with University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin, the Big Ten Conference has reviewed the postgame physical altercation between the Michigan Wolverines and Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball teams on February 20, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Drill of The Week
In this drill from FIBA Certified Trainer and basketball coach Mathieu Delarche, work on your complete skillset of ball-handling, footwork, and jump shooting. footwork series Start at the free throw line, stay low, and begin ballhandling Wait until the dish passes out the next ball and step to the left or right elbow for a