Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on 3/13 (DAILY DIRT)… Point University proudly announces that Jake Deer has been hired as its new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. Deer recently completed his fifth season (2014-19) as Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Texas at Tyler. Point University
Urbana University names new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Executive Director of Athletics Larry Cox announced Wednesday the hiring of Josh Gibson as head men’s basketball coach at Urbana University. Gibson, who becomes the 11th head coach in program history, spent the past seven years leading two NAIA programs including three seasons at Lourdes University (Ohio) and four at Brescia University (Ky.). His overall coaching record
Gibson resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Lourdes University
Lourdes University Athletic Director Janet Eaton has announced that Josh Gibson has submitted his resignation as the Gray Wolves’ head men’s basketball coach. In three seasons at the helm of the Gray Wolves, Gibson posted a 35-54 record, including an 18-13 mark in 2018-2019, a season in which Lourdes qualified for the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Hutchins promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Dartmouth
Dartmouth men’s basketball head coach David McLaughlin announced that his top assistant, Pete Hutchins, has been promoted to associate head coach. Both McLaughlin and Hutchins just completed their third year with the Big Green. “Pete clearly understands Dartmouth, the culture we are actively building and the importance of having relationships with our guys as well
3/26/19: Recap of a Wild DI Day…
What a crazy day it’s been at the DI level. I tried to keep up as best as I could – so much more going on than what I’ve published (assistants on the move tomorrow), and a ton of small college stuff happening as well. Here’s a recap of today’s DI action (click on the
OFFICIAL: Settembre Named Head Basketball Coach at Tallahassee CC
Confirming something that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier today (JUCO DIRT)… Tallahassee Community College director of athletics Rob Chaney has announced the hiring of Zach Settembre as head men’s basketball coach. Settembre, who served as interim head coach since mid-January, is the Eagles’ fourth head coach since joining the NJCAA in 1990 and succeeds Mark White,
Mercer Names Greg Gary Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Greg Gary, who has helped guide Purdue to three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, has been named the 27th men’s basketball head coach at Mercer University, Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Tuesday. A veteran assistant coach with over 25 years at the NCAA Division I level, Gary has spent the last eight seasons working under
Moore to retire at DIII Wooster following 2019-20 season
Steve Moore, quite simply one of the most successful basketball coaches in NCAA Division III history, has announced that he’ll retire from the College of Wooster at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year. The 2019-20 season will mark Moore’s 33rd leading the Fighting Scots, and his 39th as a Div. III head coach. “I
OFFICIAL: Scott Cross Named Head Basketball Coach at Troy
Scott Cross has been named Troy’s men’s basketball head coach, Senior Vice Chancellor for Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Tuesday. Cross averaged 19 wins in his 12 seasons as the head coach at UT Arlington and led the Mavericks to five postseason appearances. A fan reception will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the
Idaho State does not renew contact of Head Basketball Coach Bill Evans
Idaho State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Evans’ contract will not be renewed after it expires early in May. Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros made the announcement on Tuesday. Evans has been the head coach at Idaho State for the past seven seasons and tallied a 71-141 record and a 46-83 mark in Big
Williams Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Georgia State
A former Georgia State basketball stand-out and assistant coach for the Panthers, Travis Williams, was named the Interim Head Coach by Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb on Tuesday. Williams, a native of Tifton, Ga., scored more than 1,000 career points at Georgia State. He graduated in 1995 before earning a Master’s in Sports Administration at
OFFICIAL: Arkansas announces change in leadership of its men’s basketball program
Arkansas has made a change in leadership in its men’s basketball program. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced today that Mike Anderson has been dismissed as the head men’s basketball coach. Anderson recently completed his eighth season as the head coach of the Razorback men’s basketball team and his 25th season overall