The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee upheld findings that former head UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie violated head coach responsibility and ethical conduct rules. The committee also upheld a penalty that requires the former head coach to serve a three-year show-cause order, according to the decision. The complete 15 page decision can be
OFFICIAL: Connors named Head Basketball Coach at USciences
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported back on April 25th (D2 DIRT). The hiring of Michael Connors at USciences (PA) has now been made official. The school has released the following statement: Michael Connors, who possesses over 30 years of coaching experience at the Division I level, has been hired as the new
SEMO Basketball Staff Update
Southeast Missouri completed its men’s basketball staff with the addition of Sam McMahon and Aaron Proctor Wednesday. McMahon joins the Redhawks as an assistant coach, while Proctor will serve as the program’s director of operations. McMahon worked the last six years at Missouri Southern in roles as an assistant coach and associate head coach. MSSU is an
Giovanine announces retirement after 21 seasons at D3 Augustana
After 21 seasons as Head Coach of the Augustana men’s basketball program, Grey Giovanine announced his retirement on Tuesday. Under Giovanine’s guidance, the Vikings posted a 433-150 (.743) record, won 10 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin championships and six conference tournament titles and made 10 trips to the NCAA Division III Tournament—including two appearances
OFFICIAL: Lincoln Names Lowery as its New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Lincoln University has officially named Corey Lowery as their new head men’s basketball coach. This was first reported earlier today by HoopDirt.com (D2 DIRT). Here is the official statement released by Lincoln: Lincoln University Director of Athletics Harry Stinson III has announced the hiring of Corey Lowery as the Lions 22nd head men’s basketball coach following a
OFFICIAL: Eastern New Mexico tabs Owen as Head Basketball Coach
I mentioned this one in Sunday’s Daily Dirt It’s now been made official…. Eastern New Mexico Athletic Director Matt Billings is proud to announce the hiring of Brent Owen as the next head men’s basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University. Owen becomes the 14th head coach in the history of Eastern New Mexico men’s
OFFICIAL: Roth named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Hiram College
HoopDirt.com first confirmed this back on April 17th (D3 DIRT). It’s now been made official – here is the release from Hiram… Hiram College Athletic Director Todd W. Hibbs announced on Tuesday the appointment of Taylor Roth as the 18th head coach of the Hiram Terriers men’s basketball program. Roth joins the Terriers from the
Coaching Change made at Southwestern Oregon CC
Since 2005 Trevor Hoppe has led the men’s basketball program at Southwestern Oregon Community College, this next fall he will change roles and take over as the head coach for the men’s and women’s cross country program. Coach Hoppe will step down with more wins in program history than any other coach and the longest
Louisville receives & responds to NCAA Notice of Allegations
The University of Louisville has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA and a redacted copy of the document is linked here. The university is currently reviewing the allegations and will prepare a response, which will be provided to the NCAA within 90 days. Below is a joint letter from UofL President Dr. Neeli
Kovacevich tabbed as new Head Basketball Coach at Pierce College (WA)
The Pierce College Athletic Department would like to welcome Brian Kovacevich as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Kovacevich is no stranger to Pierce College, having been a member of the Raiders coaching staff this last season and a staff member and instructor at the College for the past thirteen years. “I want to thank Chancellor
Sash named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Dakota State
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Josh Sash has been hired as an assistant coach for the Bison. A native of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Sash comes to NDSU with extensive coaching experience at various levels. He most recently served as the head men’s basketball coach at Des Moines Area Community
Aiona named Head Basketball Coach at Hawaii Hilo
Kaniela Aiona is the next men’s basketball coach at the University of Hawai`i Hilo, announced today by Vulcan athletic director Patrick Guillen. For Aiona, it is a literal return to his earliest basketball roots. A Big Island native, Aiona is just the sixth head coach in the long storied history of the program. He is