By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 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
Iowa’s McCaffery Receives Contract Extension
University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery has signed a four-year extension to his current contract. The agreement was announced today by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta. McCaffery is now signed through the 2027-28 competitive season. His base salary remains unchanged for the next two seasons,
OFFICIAL: Grant named Head Basketball Coach at Boston College
William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft has named Earl Grant as The Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Boston College. Grant brings an impressive track record to BC after he turned the College of Charleston men’s basketball program into a consistent championship contender in the Colonial Athletic Association. Under Grant’s
Indiana fires Archie Miller
Statement from Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson: “As the Director of Athletics, I wanted to wait until the conclusion of the season before evaluating the leadership of our men’s basketball program. In the days following the completion of our season in the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, I have
HoopDirt.com March Madness Challenge
March Madness is back! After not having the chance to fill out tournament brackets last year due to COVID-19, we are fired-up to be back at it this year! Come test your skills vs some of the best college basketball minds in the country by joining the 2021 HoopDirt.com March Madness Challenge. To join, head over
3/13/21: UPDATED College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
It’s been a busy few weeks. Here’s the latest HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker, with updates at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels. Changes so far: D1: 20 D2: 6 D3: 7 NAIA: 3 JUCO: 8
Drill of the Week
In this Dr. Dish shooting drill with our friend longtime NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend, he focuses on a drill he used with former NBA and European pro, Sergio Rodriguez. The drill starts with the player attacking downhill and pulling up for a contested 3 at the wing. From there, the player moves from to
Scherer out as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Millikin U
Millikin University Athletics has begun the search for a new head coach for men’s basketball. Millikin Athletic Director Dr. Craig White states the search for a new coach will begin immediately after the departure of Head Coach Mark Scherer from the program. “I want to thank Coach Scherer for his contributions to the program over
OFFICIAL: San José State Announces Change of Leadership For Men’s Basketball
Following up on a report from earlier tonight. San Jose State has now made the firing of Jean Prioleau official: San José State University Athletics Director Marie Tuite announced on Friday that there will be a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program. Jean Prioleau, hired on August 4, 2017, has concluded his tenure at
Robinson will not be retained at Tennessee Martin
Tennessee Martin has informed interim head coach Montez Robinson that he will not be retained. Robinson led the Skyhawks this past season following the sudden passing of head coach Anthony Stewart. Robinson released the following statement tonight: I was recently informed that I will not be the head coach. It has been a pleasure leading
Mark Schmidt Named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year
St. Bonaventure has placed itself atop the Atlantic 10 throughout the men’s basketball season and has rightly earned multiple accolades among the yearly conference awards – Osun Osunniyi has been named the A-10 Defensive Player of the Year and All-Conference while Kyle Lofton again earned First Team All-Conference status and Jaren Holmes Second Team and
OFFICIAL: Johnson inks multi-year deal at Texas State
Texas State President Dr. Denise Trauth and Director of Athletics Dr. Larry Teis announced that Terrence Johnson has been named the head coach for the Texas State Men’s Basketball program on Thursday, March 11. “Not only did Coach Johnson lead our team to a winning season, he led them through the challenges of a pandemic and