Eric Henderson, who served as an assistant coach for the South Dakota State University men’s basketball team the past three seasons, has been promoted to head coach, Director of Athletics Justin Sell announced Wednesday evening. “Eric has been a big part of the success that we have had at South Dakota State,” Sell said. “His
Alabama Names Nate Oats Men’s Basketball Coach
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced on Wednesday that Nate Oats has been named head coach of the Crimson Tide men’s basketball program. Oats, who was named the 2018 and 2019 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Coach of the Year and is one of 11 finalists for the 2019 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College
Jones Agrees to Contract Extension at Radford
Radford University Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg announced today that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones has agreed to terms and is finalizing a new contract extension that will keep him with the program through June 2025. “Mike Jones has done an exceptional job leading Radford University Men’s Basketball,” said Lineburg. “We are pleased to
OFFICIAL: T.J. Otzelberger Named Head Basketball Coach at UNLV
T.J. Otzelberger has been appointed the new head coach of the UNLV’s men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois announced today. Otzelberger comes to UNLV after most recently serving as head coach at South Dakota State University, leading the Jackrabbits to two NCAA Tournaments and one NIT appearance in his three years at the
OFFICIAL: Deer Named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Point U
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on 3/13 (DAILY DIRT)… Point University proudly announces that Jake Deer has been hired as its new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. Deer recently completed his fifth season (2014-19) as Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Texas at Tyler. Point University
Urbana University names new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Executive Director of Athletics Larry Cox announced Wednesday the hiring of Josh Gibson as head men’s basketball coach at Urbana University. Gibson, who becomes the 11th head coach in program history, spent the past seven years leading two NAIA programs including three seasons at Lourdes University (Ohio) and four at Brescia University (Ky.). His overall coaching record
Gibson resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Lourdes University
Lourdes University Athletic Director Janet Eaton has announced that Josh Gibson has submitted his resignation as the Gray Wolves’ head men’s basketball coach. In three seasons at the helm of the Gray Wolves, Gibson posted a 35-54 record, including an 18-13 mark in 2018-2019, a season in which Lourdes qualified for the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Hutchins promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Dartmouth
Dartmouth men’s basketball head coach David McLaughlin announced that his top assistant, Pete Hutchins, has been promoted to associate head coach. Both McLaughlin and Hutchins just completed their third year with the Big Green. “Pete clearly understands Dartmouth, the culture we are actively building and the importance of having relationships with our guys as well
3/26/19: Recap of a Wild DI Day…
What a crazy day it’s been at the DI level. I tried to keep up as best as I could – so much more going on than what I’ve published (assistants on the move tomorrow), and a ton of small college stuff happening as well. Here’s a recap of today’s DI action (click on the
OFFICIAL: Settembre Named Head Basketball Coach at Tallahassee CC
Confirming something that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier today (JUCO DIRT)… Tallahassee Community College director of athletics Rob Chaney has announced the hiring of Zach Settembre as head men’s basketball coach. Settembre, who served as interim head coach since mid-January, is the Eagles’ fourth head coach since joining the NJCAA in 1990 and succeeds Mark White,
Mercer Names Greg Gary Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Greg Gary, who has helped guide Purdue to three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, has been named the 27th men’s basketball head coach at Mercer University, Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Tuesday. A veteran assistant coach with over 25 years at the NCAA Division I level, Gary has spent the last eight seasons working under
Moore to retire at DIII Wooster following 2019-20 season
Steve Moore, quite simply one of the most successful basketball coaches in NCAA Division III history, has announced that he’ll retire from the College of Wooster at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year. The 2019-20 season will mark Moore’s 33rd leading the Fighting Scots, and his 39th as a Div. III head coach. “I