Texas A&M assistant basketball coach Isaac Chew has resigned. Chew was in his second season on the Aggies staff, and had previously worked at Virginia Tech and Murray state. Chew released the following statement: “While I will miss the incredible men in this program, stepping away from basketball is what is best for my family
Introducing Dr. Dish CT: 5 Questions & Answers
In case you haven’t heard yet, on January 2nd we unveiled our newest innovation and a brand new training machine: The Dr. Dish CT. We’re thrilled about the capabilities and versatility of the machine and know that the CT will further revolutionize basketball training. Already coaches and trainers are calling it “The Peloton of Basketball.” When our
HOT: Roberts Resigns at DII Lander University
Lander athletics director Brian Reese has announced that Steve Roberts has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach and that assistant coach Ryan Hilburn will take over the program as the interim head coach effective immediately. Roberts, who played in 125 games for Lander from 1980-84 and worked for all four previous head coaches at Lander
Former Arizona Assistant Richardson Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charges
Former University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson plead guilty today to bribery charges surrounding the current college basketball pay-for-play scandal. According a release by the Department of Justice, Richardson pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. As a condition of his plea, he agreed to forfeit $20,000 (the amount
Gallaudet Assistant Coach John Perry passes away
Long-time Gallaudet University assistant basketball coach John Perry has passed away. GU AD Victor Mansure issued the following statement earlier this morning: Dear Campus Community: On behalf of the Athletics Department, I welcome you back for the spring semester. It is my sad duty to share with you that John Charles “Bird” Perry, ’96, who
Week 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 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
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/17/19
Coaches have gone wild in the American Athletic Conference with three ejections in the past two nights. Tuesday night, Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin was ejected for arguing a shot clock issue. Last night, both UConn head coach Dan Hurley, and Tulsa head coach Frank Haith were booted for arguing…with each other! The fairly amusing
Columbia College (MO) Head Coach Bob Burchard set to Retire
After a storied 31-year career, Columbia College Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director Bob Burchard has announced that he will retire following the 2018-19 basketball season. “Bob has positively impacted thousands of lives over his three decades at CC. He has served as role model and mentor not just to the athletes on his teams,
Three Coaches to be Inducted into NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame
Charlotte, NC – With over 1,800 combined career wins and 73 years of total experience coaching junior college basketball, the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association has announced the induction of three prominent coaches into the Hall of Fame class of 2019. Two current head coaches – Steve Eck of Hutchinson (KS) and Pat Smith of
Stire joins UAlbany Basketball Staff
Former University at Albany men’s basketball player Greig Stire has joined head coach Will Brown’s staff as video coordinator for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. Stire moves into the role vacated by current Director of Basketball Operations Ty Conyers, who served as video coordinator during the 2017-18 season. “I am excited to have Greig
Week 9: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 9 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
UAFS Head Coach Justin Bailey Placed on Administrative Leave
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has placed head men’s basketball coach Justin Bailey on administrative leave. The University has issued the following statement: “The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has placed head men’s basketball coach Justin Bailey on paid administrative leave pending a review of information that has been brought to the university’s attention.