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
Milestone wins for Amaker, Schmidt
A couple of milestone wins from this weekend: Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker won the 400th game of his career with a 75-68 overtime win at Penn. Amaker, who has also been the head coach at Seton Hall and Michigan, becomes the 135th DI head coach to reach the 400 mark. His career record now
Kessler to Retire as Head Basketball Coach at Grace College
After 42 years and over 1,300 games, Jim Kessler is ready to step down. Kessler announced his plans to retire as the head coach of Grace’s men’s basketball team during a press conference on Monday morning. The legendary coach is currently No. 1 in NAIA Division II among active coaches with over 780 career victories.
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at DIII Eastern University
Eastern Athletic Director Eric McNelley has told his team and the department that he will be stepping away from his role as Head Men’s Basketball Coach to focus on the overall development of athletics as a means to growing the University. With that move, Associate Head Coach Dan Pruessner will assume leadership of the Men’s
Howard reinstates Nickelberry after suspension
Howard University head men’s basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry has been reinstated following a two game suspension. Nickelberry was suspended after a post game brawl following the Bison’s February 2nd game vs Norfolk State. During the altercation, the Howard coach was seen being restrained from going after at NSU player. After missing the past two games,
Richard extended through 2022-23 at Louisiana Monroe
Ninth-year Louisiana Monroe men’s head basketball coach Keith Richard has signed a contract extension through the 2022-23 season, according to an announcement made Interim Athletics Director Scott McDonald. Richard’s contract extension was approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System last Tuesday (Feb. 5). With seven games remaining in the 2018-19
Western Kentucky’s Stansbury to undergo back surgery
Western Kentucky head basketball coach Rick Stansbury will miss Thursday and Saturday’s games as he has back surgery Friday. Assistant coach Mark Hsu, who served as interim coach in Stansbury’s place last week, will continue in that role. He led the Hilltoppers to road wins at Rice and North Texas. With Stansbury out, director of
Dr. Dish Workout Library Get’s a NEW Look!
Check out what’s new in the Dr. Dish Training Management Workout Library. The Dr. Dish development team buckled down to review the suggestions of our customers to upgrade the Training Management System workout library and Skill Builder™ interface to make it more user-friendly. The Dr. Dish Training Management System is the powerful brains behind the
Acting tag removed; Grady named Head Basketball Coach at Slippery Rock U.
Slippery Rock University has removed the “acting” tag from men’s basketball head coach Ian Grady, as announced Tuesday by Paul Lueken, SRU director of athletics. Grady has been installed as the full-time head coach of the men’s basketball program and will continue in that role next season. “Ian has done a tremendous job this season under some