Here’s the latest HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker, with updates at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels.
Brown named AAC Coach of the Year
Isaac Brown was a runaway choice for Coach of the Year, the American Athletic Conference announced Wednesday. All 10 ballots cast by opposing head coaches included Brown as coach of the year. Brown was thrust into an interim role on Nov. 17 – just eight days before the start of the college basketball season – and
Todd Simon Named Big Sky Coach of the Year
The Big Sky Conference announced on Tuesday morning that Thunderbird head coach Todd Simon has been named Coach of the Year for the 2020-21 season following Southern Utah’s Regular Season Championship. “What Coach Simon has accomplished at Southern Utah University in such a relatively short amount of time is amazing,” SUU Director of Athletics Debbie
Scott Drew Named Big 12 Coach of the Year
Baylor junior guard Jared Butler has been named Associated Press Big 12 Player of the Year, becoming the first player in program history to win the Big 12’s top individual honor, the AP announced Tuesday. The AP All-Big 12 awards also recognized Scott Drew as Big 12 Coach of the Year for a second-consecutive season, while
Sampson’s Contract at Houston Extended Through 2026-27
Leading the Houston Men’s Basketball program to its sixth consecutive 20-win season and national rankings every week during the 2020-21 season, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season. “I am looking forward to continuing our journey of building our basketball program to the best it can be,” Sampson said.
Lew Hill earns WAC Coach of the Year Award
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men’s basketball team learned on Tuesday that Coach Lew Hill, who passed away tragically on Feb. 7 at the age of 55, is the unanimous choice for Don Haskins Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Coach of the Year. Before his passing, Hill coached the Vaqueros to an 8-4 record,
D2 UMary (ND) Opens
After six years as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Mary, Joe Kittell will be stepping down from his role as head coach to pursue a new administrative opportunity at the University of Mary. Kittell will be assuming the role of director of undergraduate admissions, an opportunity that will allow him to serve the
Howard selected as Big Ten Coach of the Year
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard was named Coach of the Year by the Big Ten Conference today. After guiding the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title in seven years, Howard becomes the first U-M coach to be named coach of the year since John Beilein earned the honor by the media in 2014. Howard
Nate Oats Named SEC Coach of the Year
Alabama’s Herbert Jones was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while Nate Oats was tabbed the league’s Coach of the Year, as the league office announced the 2021 postseason awards on Tuesday. In addition to those honors, John Petty Jr. joined Jones as All-SEC First Team honorees,
Monday Night Video Update: This week’s O/U, What Jasick’s firing means, & more…
Ok, so we’re still learning this video stuff. Apparently this is too long to put on Twitter – decided to jam it up here instead. It was a busy Monday, and will get busier as the week goes on. Here is this week’s O/U, what Tony Jasick’s firing may mean for others, and some small
McBeth Tabbed as New Falcon Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Friends University Director of Athletics Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced the Friends University Men’s Basketball Falcons have a new head coach. Austin McBeth has been selected to be at the helm of the program, “We are excited to welcome Austin as our new men’s basketball head coach,” Ramseyer said. “His detailed plan and holistic approach
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 2020-21 college basketball