After 44 years in the coaching profession, including the last 38 on the Franklin bench and the last 37 as the program’s head coach, Kerry Prather has retired from coaching. Prather was appointed as the President of Franklin College on February 22, 2020. The program’s all-time leader in wins, Prather closes his career with a
Hoop Insights: Wisconsin’s Wizard – Micah Potter
Micah Potter could be the secret weapon that unleashes a Badger run deep into March. Potter has given the Badgers a new option to run their offense through and has made them a better defensive team in conference play.
Coleman’s contract not renewed at Hawaii Hilo
University of Hawai`i Hilo men’s basketball coach GE Coleman’s contract will not be renewed for the 2020-21 season, announced today by UH HIlo athletic director Patrick Guillen. Coleman, who just finished his seventh season of leading the Vulcan program, guided his team to a 12-14 overall mark this winter for the second straight year. The Vulcans, also
Billy Wright out at Western Illinois
The Western Illinois University athletic department will not renew the contract of head men’s basketball coach Billy Wright, Director of Athletics Danielle Surprenant announced Tuesday (March 3). “We want to thank Billy for his commitment and service to our men’s basketball program and the University,” Surprenant said. “We appreciate his contributions over the last six seasons and wish
Ray Relieved of Duties as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at SEMO
Southeast Missouri State University Director of Athletics Brady Barke announced Tuesday that Rick Ray has been relieved of his duties as the Redhawks head men’s basketball coach. “I want to thank Rick for his commitment to our men’s basketball program for the past five years,” said Barke. “Unfortunately, we have not experienced the level of on-court success we had
Underwood, Basketball Staff at Illinois receive contract extensions
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced today a three-year extension for men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood through 2026 and extensions for his coaching staff through 2022, pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees at its March 12 meeting. The new agreement keeps Underwood, who signed his original six-year contract in
Week 16: 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 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 2019-20 college basketball
Balcer resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Chestnut Hill
Jesse Balcer announced that he will be stepping down from his post as the Chestnut Hill College men’s basketball coach following the 2019-20 season to focus solely on his role as the school’s Director of Athletics and Recreation. Balcer has been the program’s only head coach in its 17-year history. “When we hired Coach Balcer in
OFFICIAL: Baxter resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Bryn Athyn
Following up on our DIRT from earlier this week. Bryn Athyn has now made their coaching change official… After building the Bryn Athyn College men’s basketball team for the last seven seasons, Justin Baxter has decided to step down as the Lions head coach to pursue opportunities outside of college athletics. Baxter’s resignation was accepted
Rutgers, Pikiell agree to contract extension
Rutgers University and Steve Pikiell have come to terms on a two-year contract extension that will keep the 2020 Naismith Coach of the Year candidate courtside through 2025-26. In his fourth season, Pikiell has led the Scarlet Knights to their first national ranking in 41 years, first winning season in fourteen years, and most conference
Ford announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Maine-Augusta
After 15 years as the head coach of the University of Maine at Augusta men’s basketball program, Head Coach, Jim Ford, announced his retirement at the completion of the 2019-2020 basketball season. His tenure as head coach began in 2005 for the UMA Moose. Coach Ford led UMA to its first Yankee Small College Conference
UPDATED: HD 2020 Coaching Changes Tracker
Here’s the updated 2020 HoopDirt.com Coaching Changes Tracker. With the small college seasons ending, there has been a bunch of movement already (and more coming soon…). As always the tracker appears in the top right corner of HD’s main page, and will be updated daily. The current changes are below, and can also be found