After eight years as a member of the Franklin men’s basketball program, including the last two as its head coach, Brian Lebowitz has announced he is stepping down from his position. As the head coach of the Grizzlies, Lebowitz finished with a 23-21 record and back-to-back Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) tournament championships. Additionally, the
Sharpe resigns at D2 Southern Arkansas
Mulerider Men’s Basketball Head Coach Andy Sharpe is stepping away. The ten-year leader of Southern Arkansas’ men’s hardwood program announced on Monday afternoon that he is leaving his post to pursue other opportunities both professionally and personally namely to spend more time with his family. “To wake up every day for the last 10 years as the head
Lewandowski as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Point Park U
Point Park University men’s basketball head coach Joe Lewandowski is stepping down after four years leading the Pioneers’ program. Lewandowski was hired as Point Park’s sixth men’s basketball head coach on Oct. 1, 2018 on an interim basis. After Lewandowski’s impact on the program four years, there will be a new leader of the program. “I would
Sanow out as Head Coach at D2 Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg University Director of Athletics Dr. Michael McFarland has announced that head men’s basketball coach John Sanow‘s contract will not be renewed for the 2022-23 season. “We appreciate and thank John for his dedication and years of service as head coach of our men’s basketball program and all that he did for our student-athletes, department, and university,” McFarland said.
Wesley steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Grand Valley State
Grand Valley State head men’s basketball coach Ric Wesley has announced that he is stepping down as head coach of the Lakers, effective immediately. Wesley has been the head coach at Grand Valley State the past 18 years. Assistant coach Taylor Johnson has been named interim head coach as a national search begins for the next leader of Grand
REPORT: Alabama State’s Mo Williams headed to Jackson State
According to a report by Stadium’s Jeff Goodman, Alabama State head coach Mo Williams will become the new head coach at Jackson State. He would replace Wayne Brent, who is retiring at the end of the season. Williams, who had 14-year NBA career, including an NBA Championship season with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, went 14-35
Ratzlaff resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Tabor College (KS)
Micah Ratzlaff has resigned his duties as the Tabor head men’s basketball coach, stepping down after 15 years at the helm of the program. Ratzlaff compiled an overall record of 228-216 and a conference mark of 163-134 over his 15 years leading the Bluejays. That included an undefeated conference record during the 2015-16 season in which
Bates out as Head Basketball Coach at Western Michigan
Today it was announced there will be a change in leadership of the Western Michigan men’s basketball program. Head Coach Clayton Bates, has announced he is stepping down. “Coach Bates has been a stabilizing and loyal member of the Bronco basketball family over several years,” said Bartholomae. “He has been a great teammate during my first two
Forbes inks long-term extension at Wake Forest
Wake Forest University and head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes have signed a long-term contract extension, director of athletics John Currie announced today. “My family and I are incredibly proud and extremely grateful to call Wake Forest and Winston-Salem our home,” Forbes said. “We place a high value on the incredible commitment and unwavering support that we have received
Steinkamp named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 Central College (IA)
Determined to bring championships to the program he first joined as a player 22 years earlier, Joe Steinkamp is taking over as Central College’s head men’s basketball coach. A 2003 Central graduate and former Dutch co-captain, Steinkamp has served as the school’s women’s basketball coach the past five years after spending 10 years as a Central men’s
OFFICIAL: Omaha makes Men’s Basketball coaching change
Following up on some DIRT that I published earlier today. The move at Omaha is now official – here’s the official release UNO: Omaha’s Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced today the change in leadership for the Omaha men’s basketball program. “Earlier today I informed Derrin Hansen, the student-athletes, and coaches in our men’s basketball program of my
OFFICIAL: San Diego dismissed Head Basketball Coach Sam Scholl
Executive Director of Athletics Bill McGillis announced today that Sam Scholl will not return as men’s basketball head coach and that the university will begin a search for a new head coach. “Decisions like this are very difficult, especially when it involves people you care so much about,” said McGillis. “Coach Scholl is an amazing man, and he has been