Following-up on something that I mentioned early yesterday morning in the Daily Dirt. It’s now been made official as Stetson University Director of Athletics Jeff Altier announced on today that Corey Williams will no longer serve as men’s basketball head coach at the University. Williams, who recently completed his sixth season with the Hatters, owns
Reinhardt Head Basketball Coach Gillespie Resigns
WALESKA, Ga. – After being at the helm of Reinhardt men’s basketball for seven seasons and 16 years overall as a college basketball head coach, lead Eagle Jason Gillespie has resigned from his post and stepped away from the game of basketball. Gillespie, who totaled a 280-223 mark during his coaching career, made a lasting
William Woods University Head Basketball Coach Resigns
William Woods University head men’s basketball coach James Hays has resigned his position to pursue other opportunities. A search for his replacement has begun. Hays served as the Interim head coach during the 2017-18 season. During his three seasons, the Owls went 52-38. The 2018-19 season came to an end last night with a loss
OFFICIAL: Glash Retires as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri S&T
Following up on something that I mentioned earlier in today’s Daily Dirt… Missouri S&T head men’s basketball coach Jim Glash has announced his retirement from the position after spending the last 10 seasons as the program’s head coach. “We appreciate the hard work and dedication Jim provided for our program and wish him the best
Week 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The 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 2018-19 college basketball season. This is the final
Cosby promoted to Head Basketball Coach at San Diego Christian College
The San Diego Christian College athletic department has announced the promotion of Dwayne Cosby to the SDC head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. Cosby was the interim head coach for the 2018-19 season before being promoted after the season by Carolyn Peters, the SDC athletic director. “SDC is blessed to have Coach Cosby join our
UIS Head Basketball Coach Bill Walker will not return next season
The University of Illinois Springfield athletics department announced today that men’s basketball head coach Bill Walker will not return for the 2019-20 season as he pursues other opportunities. “Bill has represented the UIS men’s basketball program with a high level of integrity and character,” said Director of Athletics Jim Sarra. “We appreciate all his efforts
More small colleges set to close
It’s been tough few years for small private DIII schools. Last year, New England DIII’s Mount Ida College (MA) (GNAC) and Wheelock College (MA) (NECC) shut their doors, leaving coaches and players searching for new schools. Earlier this fall, it was announced that DIII Newbury College (MA) (NECC) would be joining that list, and we
COACHES ON THE MOVE UPDATE: 2019 Coaching Changes Tracker
As the small college seasons begin to wrap-up, and some DI conference tournaments start today, the next few weeks will be wild. Here’s an update of the changes that have been made so far. Pretty big numbers at the NCAA DII and DIII levels for this early in March. Search School Conference Old
Tennessee Tech’s Steve Payne Resigns
Steve Payne has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach at Tennessee Tech University following 17 seasons with the program, including the last eight as head coach. Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced Payne’s resignation Sunday. A national search will begin immediately to identify Tennessee Tech’s 13th head coach in program history. Associate
UMass-Boston assistant basketball coach shot, killed
UMass-Boston assistant men’s basketball coach Kendric Price was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Boston. UMass-Boston confirmed Price’s death in a statement Saturday night, saying, “Kendric was a great young coach who worked with our men’s basketball program. We are all saddened by the tragic news of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are
Turner steps down as CSU-Pueblo Head Men’s Basketball Coach
After eight seasons at the helm, Colorado State University-Pueblo Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ralph Turner has stepped down from his position. “We would like to thank Coach Turner for his commitment to Pack Men’s Basketball for the past eight years,” said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Paul Plinske. “As this season transpired, we both became dissatisfied with our