Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 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. Nominations for next week’s
Is Shooting The Most Important Skill in Basketball?
As the makers of a shooting machine (three models for that matter) you’d think we’d stand pretty firm on the response being “yes”. But that’s not entirely the case. As athletes and coaches ourselves we understand that the game is not that simple and we value all of the different opinions regarding this question. Thanks
Hamilton out at D2 NYIT
Kevin Hamilton is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at DII New York Institute of Technology. Assistant coach Evan Conti will assume the role of head coach for the remainder of the season. Hamilton had been the head coach at NYIT since 2016. In his almost three full seasons at the school, he compiled
Copeland Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at UT Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler Director of Athletics Dr. Howard Patterson announced head men’s basketball coach Jamon Copeland has resigned. “We would like to thank Coach Copeland for his commitment to his student-athletes and UT Tyler over the past six years,” Dr. Patterson said. During his time at the helm of the Patriots, Copeland amassed a
Kennesaw State’s Al Skinner Resigns
Kennesaw State University head men’s basketball coach Al Skinner has announced his intention to step down at the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. “We certainly appreciate the time Coach Skinner has spent at Kennesaw State,” said Director of Athletics Milton Overton. “He has invested in the lives of countless student-athletes over the years and we wish him the
REPORT: Boeheim hits, kills man walking on highway
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a pedestrian walking on I-690 last night according to Syracuse.com. According to the report, “the man in his 30s had been in a car with four others near Thompson Road in Syracuse when their vehicle crashed for unknown reasons. The man at some point got out of
Oakley Named Head Basketball Coach at Northwest Mississippi CC
Northwest Mississippi Community College has named Shane Oakley as their Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He had been serving as the interim head coach for the Rangers since Bubba Skelton resigned back on October 31st. Oakley worked with both the men’s and women’s programs during the 2004-11 seasons but enters his seventh season working with men
Interim Tag Removed; Saladzius Named Head Basketball Coach at Roberts Wesleyan
Roberts Wesleyan Director of Athletics Bob Segave has announced current men’s basketball interim head coach Mark Saladzius will be named as the next head men’s basketball coach for the Redhawks. Saladzius will be the 16th coach in the program’s history, serving as the second head coach since the Redhawk’s joined the NCAA Division II. Saladzius graduated
Walden Resigns as Head Basketball Coach Knox College
Knox College Director of Athletics announced Tuesday that Kevin Walden ’01 has resigned his position as head men’s basketball coach effective immediately. “We wish Kevin the best of luck in his future endeavors,” said Director of Athletics Daniella Irle. “He has served his alma mater faithfully for over a decade. You will not find a
Bailey out at DII Arkansas-Fort Smith
Justin Bailey is out as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Bailey was placed on administrative leave back in early January. UAFS released the following statement earlier today: “Justin Bailey, head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is no longer employed by the university. Because
OFFICIAL: Vick out at Hampden-Sydney
Following-up on a story the HoopDirt.com reported first this afternoon (DIII DIRT). It’s now been made official that Dee Vick is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Hampden-Sydney College. Here’s the full press release by the college: Hampden-Sydney College Director of Athletics Chad Eisele has announced that men’s basketball head coach Dee Vick
Week 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 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. Nominations for next week’s